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[Boomshakalakalakaboom]

I am so boggled by all of this. I have gay, straight and bi friends and these words like 'bi-phobia' and 'bi-erasure' have never come up. i actually had to go and look up what bi-erasure meant. I'm kind of glad I live in a country where non of this is a huge issue. Sure there are still people that discriminate but they get slammed for it pretty quickly, it just isn't tolerated here. In my town alone, we have a woman on our council and she is openly cross-gender and no one cares.

 

I guess it just makes me sad that any of you - as well as anyone else - feels discriminated against because of your preferred sexual preference. That's what i have taken from all of this, though as I said I'm not used to speaking about such things so I could be making no sense right now.  

[meanieweenie]

Kirrahe, you are amazing and I'll never forgive you if you don't get well soon!

I have to concur wholeheartedly! Sending all the good juju your way! 

[The Elder King]

Damn, out of likes.
See you soon, Kirrahe !

[Lady_Aescwyn]

Late, but...

They are fighting words. I take it you missed the Twitter fight between the writers over who was better looking. It got quite heated. Just so you know, Patrick and I were in Dean's corner, David and Karin in Sam's. Cori was the tie-breaker, and Dean won.
 
(Castiel was not in the running, and neither was Dad Winchester--that would have been unfair.)
 
And I had to jump through a few hoops get this for you guys, so... here you go:
 

Spoiler

Cullen is a stud... CONFIRMED!
That **** is my new wallpaper.

I choked on my own maniacal giggles. You, Sheryl, are a goddess.

*flees back to lurk mode*

[CuriousArtemis]

True. I agree. I don't think it's fair to demonize those that did like the all-bi system. That being said, I'm more happy with the homosexual and bisexual representation in DAI.

 

Out of likes, sigh. But like

[Phate Phoenix]

Spoiler

Oh my fellow Cullenites you make me so happy! Between discussions of noodle hair, sitcom cullen, Dean vs. Sam (uh Castiel and Crowley for this boy -uhmph! Seriously why is Crowley hot to me? The universe.... Weird place) the Dorian lovers and silly iron bull, cole, Cassandra, sera and mustache pictures, posting the devs amazing twitter comments, news updates and the awesome gifs and wonderful artwork y'all make and post.

I MISS AND LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!

I received some news from the doctors, and everything is a little touch and go so I wanted to post in case I can't for a while

I know I haven't been on twitter but was told in the chatroom I got many messages, I'll check it right now- I've just been really tired lately. They still won't let me escape the hospital lol!

But I'm excited for the Cullen reveal and thankful I made it to the point I'll get to see it! So help me -I will live to play this Damn game! I will see my kids graduate college and watch them get married too, and see my middle daughter rule the world and my oldest publish her fantastic poems! The little one is three so she's mostly just in love with Aladdin. I don't think it's gonna work out but whatever her dream ends up being I want to be there to say "of course you can! You're amazing!" All that stuff
I also have grand schemes of getting a house in my elder years with my partner and having too many cats and a ton of grandchildren of different races! Hannah baby we are gonna be neighbors.

But I want to say I do adore you guys. This thread and the 2.0 has made me smile and laugh for so long. I'm proud of your accomplishments and your talent and skills. I'm excited to read about your families and kids, how college is going for you and your thoughts on the world. The stories you write, drawings, 3D models and videos you are talented enough and brave enough to share are incredible and it's great you show us your passion.

I think it is so wonderful that many of you are patient and kind and welcoming to others. I wish I could get to know the new posters better but that may have to wait a bit. You are all so amazing and spectacular. I SHOULD be able to get on the chat, and Cassie will keep updates going for my chat buddies - but seriously to you chat guys-I really really love you. I want your dreams to come true and wish you absolute, shameless unabashed happiness, confidence, success and love. From just being able to talk to you more closely (and off topic) I know you deserve it, And I want it SO BADLY! Lol!
So my wonderful lovely friends I may not post for a while, or if things don't work out (they totally will, if you pray save them for others. I'll be fine and don't want to take anything away from people who need it more!) but this might end being one of my last ones. but JUST IN THE VERY UNLIKELY CASE it is, Cullenites, thank you. This and the other Cullen threads are so much more than an appreciation of a very hot, fascinating character. What made this a place I liked and like to stay was all of you.

Sorry it was sappy and long. Return to your normal schedule of posting sexy Cullen pictures, women Fangirling and hot men crying awkwardly.

I'm Captain Kirrahe and this is my favorite thread on the BSF. Hold the line for me while i'm away

 

[SALUTES] We'll do our part. Now, you go do yours.  (Get well and keep well.)

[CuriousArtemis]

Always, my friend. Always.

 

Out of likes, so... agree We will HOLD THE LINE!

[ahellbornlady]

I am so boggled by all of this. I have gay, straight and bi friends and these words like 'bi-phobia' and 'bi-erasure' have never come up. i actually had to go and look up what bi-erasure meant. I'm kind of glad I live in a country where non of this is a huge issue. Sure there are still people that discriminate but they get slammed for it pretty quickly, it just isn't tolerant here. In my town alone, we have a woman on our council and she is openly cross-gender and no one cares.

 

I guess it just makes me sad that any of you - as well as anyone else - feels discriminated against because of your preferred sexual preference. That's what i have taken from all of this, though as I said I'm not used to speaking about such things so I could be making no sense right now.  

 

Allies are also important to the LGBT community, so thank you. Sadly it comes from all sides. I can't tell you the number of times I've been to pride events (which should be safe spaces) and gotten eye rolls from Lesbians when I say I'm bisexual, who say I'm either in the closet or just pretending to like other women for attention from men. Neither of which are true, and both very hurtful things to say, especially coming from people who should know how it feels to be discriminated against. Also, whenever people say I have "straight passing privilege" I flip out. That's not a thing.

 

ETA: I MISS YOU KIRRAHE. I also love Crowley. I love him even though he killed half of my SPN OTP.

[littlenikki]

Beautiful post Kirrahe, and don't worry I'm totally on the Crowley train with you!   Can't wait for you to get better and be able to hang out with us more on the forums and such!

[Ava Grey]

I'm Captain Kirrahe and this is my favorite thread on the BSF. Hold the line for me while i'm away

Sending positive thoughts your way. Get well soon soldier

[CuriousArtemis]

By the way, while on the subject... funny story, but the first time I played ME and walked into the hanger... did a double take when I saw Kirrahe and his boys all standing there LOL "How did you guys get here?!" I was shocked but happy.

[MacyNell]

Kirrahe1, you will be in my thoughts every day and I will send all my good vibes your way.  You will heal, and you will be here to squee with us soon.  I believe it.  

[phyreblade74]

I wanted to romance him. But it's okay. I'll just make a male Inquisitor for one of my playthroughs. Not a big deal!

 

This is what I'm confused about, since it's easy enough to explore and experience that romance arc.  All it takes is making a rather interesting male character, right?  I simply don't understand the angst.

[BFace]

 Hold the line for me while i'm away

It's a deal, Ser. *Hug*

[Boomshakalakalakaboom]

Allies are also important to the LGBT community, so thank you. Sadly it comes from all sides. I can't tell you the number of times I've been to pride events (which should be safe spaces) and gotten eye rolls from Lesbians when I say I'm bisexual, who say I'm either in the closet or just pretending to like other women for attention from men. Neither of which are true, and both very hurtful things to say, especially coming from people who should know how it feels to be discriminated against. Also, whenever people say I have "straight passing privilege" I flip out. That's not a thing.

 

I don't even know what "straight passing privilege" is! I'm 27 and I feel so sheltered right now. People like who they want to like, it's not as if any of us have a choice in the matter! That's the end of it, there is no right or wrong about it, it just is and EVERYONE needs to learn to accept that. *Huffs out a breath*

[ahellbornlady]

This is what I'm confused about, since it's easy enough to explore and experience that romance arc.  All it takes is making a rather interesting male character, right?  I simply don't understand the angst.

 

Yeah, I realized I'm gonna be playing a male at some point anyways because dat voice.

[CuriousArtemis]

This is what I'm confused about, since it's easy enough to explore and experience that romance arc.  All it takes is making a rather interesting male character, right?  I simply don't understand the angst.

 

Gender identity is a powerful thing. What's easy for one person may be difficult, uncomfortable, or even impossible for another (Not that the situation excuses rude behavior or responses to straight or gay characters, of course.)

[phyreblade74]

Allies are also important to the LGBT community, so thank you. Sadly it comes from all sides. I can't tell you the number of times I've been to pride events (which should be safe spaces) and gotten eye rolls from Lesbians when I say I'm bisexual, who say I'm either in the closet or just pretending to like other women for attention from men. Neither of which are true, and both very hurtful things to say, especially coming from people who should know how it feels to be discriminated against. Also, whenever people say I have "straight passing privilege" I flip out. That's not a thing.

 

ETA: I MISS YOU KIRRAHE. I also love Crowley. I love him even though he killed half of my SPN OTP.

 

WTH is "straight passing privilege"?

[CuriousArtemis]

Think of all the people who had to play a certain gender to romance Alistair or Morrigan. For some, it was perfectly fine, but for others, it was uncomfortable or not as fulfilling.

[phyreblade74]

Yeah, I realized I'm gonna be playing a male at some point anyways because dat voice.

 

Precisely!

[BFace]

WTH is "straight passing privilege"?

I am not good with terminology generally, but I've heard this bullcrap applied to me. It means that my being bisexual/pansexual doesn't really *count* because I can "pass as straight" because I"m a woman married to a man.

 

It's horsesh!t, and silly.

[Boomshakalakalakaboom]

Think of all the people who had to play a certain gender to romance Alistair or Morrigan. For some, it was perfectly fine, but for others, it was uncomfortable or not as fulfilling.

 

I personally don't mind having to play a different gender so I can romance someone imparticular. But you are right, not everyone feels the same way about this and some people have a stronger sense of gender identity as others and we can't judge them on that, just the same as we wouldn't judge others on their preferred sexual preference.

 

As well as that, I want everyone to have the same fulfilling experience as I when playing the game. 

[Kirrahe1]

By the way, while on the subject... funny story, but the first time I played ME and walked into the hanger... did a double take when I saw Kirrahe and his boys all standing there LOL "How did you guys get here?!" I was shocked but happy.

That will be me.....standing there staring at you in my badass STG uniform. We'll look at eachother awkwardly and you'll ask
"Who are those guys?" And I'll reply "My task force...I don't know who they are either."

then we'll all watch anime together and talk about great literature. It will be awesome!

[phyreblade74]

Gender identity is a powerful thing. What's easy for one person may be difficult, uncomfortable, or even impossible for another (Not that the situation excuses rude behavior or responses to straight or gay characters, of course.)

 

But then it's like meeting someone in RL, who's orientation is different than yours or who expresses no real interest in a romance with you.  What's uncomfortable, to me, is trying to force that person into a mold they weren't designed to fill.  I suppose, even when it's a fictional character.  It makes the character seem more like a doll, rather than the unique character they are.  It's why I never downloaded the mods that "forced" a different orientation onto a character.  To me, personally, it just didn't feel right.

 

And maybe.  I'm just that comfortable playing either male or female characters.  Complete with racey orientations and not-so-traditional relationships.  Got a stinging rebuke from someone in a personal message once about one of my Fanfic characters, because they were offended his marriage was "comfortably open".  I was like, "Blah, he's MY character.  Go read something else."

[phyreblade74]

I am not good with terminology generally, but I've heard this bullcrap applied to me. It means that my being bisexual/pansexual doesn't really *count* because I can "pass as straight" because I"m a woman married to a man.

 

It's horsesh!t, and silly.

 

That is awful.  As if yer merely pretending to love someone, even.  Puke-able.