May 2011
16 posts
May 30th
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graft versus host: To-Do List for Asexual... →
graftversushost: I have decided to change my approach to interacting with asexuals who are struggling with articulating their oppression. I hope this can be a valuable resource for the asexual community in making a credible case for their oppression, particularly to queer people who are unimpressed so far. To do:
May 29th
43 notes
Sexual Privilege Checklist: I’ve been trying to... →
shahrazadinpants: graftversushost: sexualprivilegechecklist: I am generally not asked to educate others on my sexuality or answer personal and uncomfortable questions regarding my sexual behavior. I am go to a mental health professional without having my sexual behavior questioned as an illness. My sexuality is not assumed to be the result of a mental or physical handicap. I can visit a...
May 29th
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Sexual Privilege Checklist: I’ve been trying to... →
sexualprivilegechecklist: I’ve been trying to come up with my own list of sexual privilege for a project I’m doing [shameless plug and call for help with it], and it’s been incredibly hard making sure that my statements aren’t things that overlap with LGBTQ identities since I’m not familiar with life as a heteroromantic… If you’re seriously trying to find things that don’t...
May 28th
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graft versus host: Social Justice on Tumblr →
graftversushost: I swear, Tumblr. Everyone who has been involved or following Internet social justice for a while has a long list of criticisms of how things go down. But Tumblr SJ warriors, you are a fucking abomination. No, really, this shit you guys pull is so damaging. It’s like you have no concept of…
May 27th
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monSTAR: gingersomething: monSTAR: partysoft:... →
gingersomething: monSTAR: partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual Privilege Checklistgingersomething:… ninapedia: gingersomething: partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual Privilege Checklist gingersomething: demisexuality: Dear members of the asexual, demisexual, and…  Fair enough, but unless you’re dirt poor yourself you don’t need to be splaining to me about class.  And...
May 24th
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monSTAR: partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual... →
ninapedia: gingersomething: partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual Privilege Checklist gingersomething: demisexuality: Dear members of the asexual, demisexual, and grey-asexual communities, In response to the ridiculousness that went down yesterday when a brave blogger dared suggest sexual privilege exists/needs…  Hey, ninapedia, learn to read.  I said straight up I am only sexually...
May 24th
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monSTAR: partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual... →
partysoft: Demisexuality: Sexual Privilege Checklist gingersomething: demisexuality: Dear members of the asexual, demisexual, and grey-asexual communities, In response to the ridiculousness that went down yesterday when a brave blogger dared suggest sexual privilege exists/needs…  Hey, ninapedia, learn to read.  I said straight up I am only sexually attracted to people I have an...
May 24th
71 notes
graft versus host: attn: dumbfucks →
graftversushost: “THE QUEER COMMUNITY” IS NOT A SUPPORT GROUP No one who is a part of queer communities asks for permission to “join.” We just are queer. We might not even interact with other queer people besides our partners. In the past, a lot of us just showed up at a gay bar one night (and this was before…
May 24th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-22) →
Childish Gambino (28) Noisettes (4) Roxy Music (3) Margo Guryan (2) Echo & The Bunnymen (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
May 24th
Demisexuality: Sexual Privilege Checklist →
demisexuality: Dear members of the asexual, demisexual, and grey-asexual communities, In response to the ridiculousness that went down yesterday when a brave blogger dared suggest sexual privilege exists/needs addressing, and was met with accusations of appropriation, of “overapplying” social justice… I’m really getting fucking sick of people implying that only experiencing...
May 23rd
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May 22nd
76 notes
TW for mentions of corrective rape, homophobic... →
partysoft: polisci-prelaw: I’m slowly coming to a realization that this is what activism is. This is how it feels. This is what it looks like. These are the consequences. And I am learning that I will not, cannot, be silent. There are more things at stake here. If I truly believe in the possibility of a world of equality,… it’s funny that you should mention silence after refusing to...
May 22nd
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May 22nd
92 notes
How It All Happens: I will not be silent. →
polisci-prelaw: I’m slowly coming to a realization that this is what activism is. This is how it feels. This is what it looks like. These are the consequences. And I am learning that I will not, cannot, be silent. There are more things at stake here. If I truly believe in the possibility of a world of equality,… LOLing forever at this straight asexual playing the martyr.  People...
May 22nd
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-15) →
Noisettes (30) Florence + the Machine (27) Roxy Music (19) ABBA (15) Nellie McKay (15) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
May 22nd