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In reply to the discussion: Meaningless off-screen queering has got to stop [View all]Behind the Aegis
(53,919 posts)8. No, it isn't.
First, it is sexual orientation which is being discussed, not sexual preferences. Second, by not being inclusive of GLBT characters, it excludes us from the human narrative. Third, by not having positive portrayals of us, it implies there is something inherently wrong with us, or at least not worthy of discussion. And finally, by "being cagey" it gives people an "out" to dismiss us in any narrative or story, including ones where sexual orientation is central or a major part of the story, such as the example given about Freddie Mercury's upcoming "biography."
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isn't one of the reasons Sacha Baron Cohen ended up not playing FM because they didn't
JI7
Jun 2018
#7
It is actually good story-telling. Is he/she or isn't he/she? Or characters revealed as being
Doodley
Jun 2018
#5
I have a question ... is it possible for orientation to differ from preference?
mr_lebowski
Jun 2018
#17