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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street" How can they protest? | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest?" That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay. In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay. In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere " But aren't we still standing up and being open by going along to Pride? More 'party' now because it's definitely improved in the last 20 years. I realise there's still a way to go. I know my question 'how can they protest' sounds dumb but I think Pride had changed with the times. -Just thinking aloud as to whether having all the multiple, massive, popular, party Prides is still a protest of sorts. | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest?" By marching and being an ally. Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? By marching and being an ally. Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist" Who says I’m being a tourist because I’m straight?. I’m going with gay friends one of who is trans and is well known in the LGBT community where we live. And I actually know what stonewall was and represents so find your comment quite patronising. | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? By marching and being an ally. Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist" I have a lot family and friends who are gay/bi/trans etc my own father in law is trans I actually know about what happened with stone wall etc Don’t judge a book by the cover.... | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? By marching and being an ally. Many straight people who attend Pride enjoy the glitter and fun but most have never heard of Stonewall. Having performed at various Pride events (biggest being Copenhagen) it's wonderful to see straight people at Pride. Just need them to support LGBT people home and abroad all year round. Don't be a tourist Who says I’m being a tourist because I’m straight?. I’m going with gay friends one of who is trans and is well known in the LGBT community where we live. And I actually know what stonewall was and represents so find your comment quite patronising. " Where did I say anywhere in my post that I was talking about you. I said many. Nothing was aimed at you Happy Pride | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay. In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere " Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ? | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay. In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ? " I think you’re stereotyping massively, maybe you should pop along and see what it’s about? The March is about being ‘out and proud’ the phrase “we’re here, we’re queer and there’s nothing you can do about it” is directly from pride. It’s about refusing to hide and being as wildly open and flamboyant about it. | |||
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"Worth remembering Pride is still a protest. Yes it's fun but not just an excuse to get pissed the street How can they protest? That’s how it started, as a protest against unfair treatment and marginalisation, essentially standing up and declaring their openness and pride (see what they did there?!) in being gay. In recent years it’s taken on a different feel though and is far more commercial and more of a party atmosphere Exactly, I know that I am going to stereotype it a bit for the sake of the argument but I fail to understand how dancing half naked in the street while drinking alcohol serves their cause ? I think you’re stereotyping massively, maybe you should pop along and see what it’s about? The March is about being ‘out and proud’ the phrase “we’re here, we’re queer and there’s nothing you can do about it” is directly from pride. It’s about refusing to hide and being as wildly open and flamboyant about it. " Oh I have and I think that they don't need to be dru*k to be seen or accepted or respected but I definitely agree that protesting about those rights is important though. Just think that sometimes it deserves more the caude than it serves it. | |||
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"Manchester Pride? Come on! Seriously? Don’t be proud you’re from Manchester!! " | |||
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"So accommodation is booked and I’m off to pride I’m just slightly excited...... glitter and face gems on order... anything goes I’m told. Has anyone been what should a pride virgin like myself expect. " I was part of the possession yesterday,it was brilliant | |||
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"I was part of the possession yesterday,it was brilliant" Did they call a priest for you Sorry couldn't help it... | |||
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"I was part of the possession yesterday,it was brilliant Did they call a priest for you Sorry couldn't help it..." Sorry I don't get it | |||
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"We are at Manchester Pride sat and Sunday who’s partying xxxxx" Not sure. It's not going to be the same this year... I'll probably turn up anyway but still annoying. | |||
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