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(06-24-2015, 02:00 PM)Graeham Wrote: Would Eorzea even have 'gay bars' though? I could understand a brothel catering to gay men but 'gay bar' feels like a term that's a bit too...modern. As for the drama, I've sort of trained myself to be wary of the LGBT community due to all the drama that seems ready to burst from beneath the surface at the slightest misunderstanding or perceived 'easy target'.
I've been harassed for playing and preferring men who look and act like men instead of conforming to the stereotypical portrayal of gay men. I've been harassed for being bisexual with people claiming that I want to sleep with everyone I meet or that it's 'just a phase'. This has happened far more often at the hands of the LGBT community itself than at the hands of anybody outside of it. I suppose in some ways the LGBT movement is its own worst enemy at times.
Firstly: Yes the LGBT+ community has to deal with its own prejudices and stuff! Like with bisexual folks, or transgendered individuals. It is something that good activist groups and kind-minded people try to keep in check. I try to call out the hypocrisy whenever I notice it. (It's something I was trained to look forward to in college, with student organization things.)
I have my own theory about the vaunted 'gay drama.' It kinda boils down to a person unable to handle their own power after being used to being powerless or something to that note. It's hard to describe in just a few words, and it's just the psych side of me (yay psychology livelihood!) overthinking, perhaps.
As for the gay 'bar.' Eh, I dunno. Sometimes people just want to have a little fun with the setting. Not EVERYTHING has to be 100% lore explainable. It could also just be a weird quirk that is rare, but if it's not hurting anyone who cares?