the aspec communities have some problems that really need to be addressed otherwise we’re going to tear ourselves apart. we’ve gotten enough from the “ace discourse” of 2017, and the effect that it’s had on our communities is devastating. we need to understand each other better and support each other. we need to stand in solidarity. below the cut i’ll be addressing these issues. these are problems that i’ve personally noticed in the community as well as suggestions from others. you’re free to comment your thoughts, of course, but please no discourse. that will detract from the message of this post.
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Heyy Phantom of the paradise fandom...yall exist right...right?😿
"we need more weird queers!!"
you start parroting TERF talking points the milisecond someone says they are a lesboy or gaygirl
you cry when mspec lesbians/gays exist
you refuse to use neopronouns or it/its, even when those are a persons only set of pronouns
you expect a-specs to experience attraction in some way (yes, that includes platonic attraction)
you exclude intersex people
you can't even accept furries.
SWAN !
It is very important to criticize the “Why does everything have to by gay? Can’t they just be friends?” attitude that homophobes have towards gay characters, but it’s possible to do that without saying things like “This character literally did xyz for the other. Friends wouldn’t do that!” or “But character A says character B is the most important person in their life! There’s no way that’s platonic!” or even things like “Actually, they should have sex with each other instead of being ‘just friends.’” Whatever it is you think that friends can’t do, they can. Friends can think of each other as the most important person in their lives. Friends can go through pain for each other, risk their safety for each other, be physically affectionate, rely on each other, and die for each other. Friends can share beds, kiss, or have sex.
Friendship is not a tier below romance.
Day 06 - deal
pschoo!!⚡
Jarthur doodles
winsune leachu. is this anything
"There's no platonic explanation for this" there is if you're aromantic enough about it, hope this helps!
Today I came out to my brother as aroace and he said: "Oh, just like Jaiden!"
The relief of immediate understanding... I've never had that before. That's what why good representation is important, you guys. I'm so thankful for that video she made.