LGBT Exiles may be recruiting.
" The point isn't to promote your sexuality, but to avoid harrassment because of it. There are plenty of people who are offended by the terrible attitude of some trolls or assholes in global, and I completely understand where they are coming from, and the idea is that in this guild, there won't be insults used as derogatory terms based on sexuality or homophobia |
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" When relaxing after work and spending HOURS AND HOURS online playing a game and chatting about things - it is much, much easier to do so with a group of like minded friends and people with the same interests and likes/problems. It is much more satisfying being around a group of people who you can actually talk to without having to censor every single word out of your mouth, watch everything you type and be afraid if you forget and slip up someone is going to be offended and/or refuse to be friends with you any longer because you happen to be a little different that they are. Judgement and people being an asshole to anyone different that them are extremely common place and even in an online game harrassment and people being mean are much more common than you think, if you even say one word wrong to indicate that you might, just might be a little different than they are. I, personally, could give a fuck less what any one thinks about me but it is so much less worrisome to play with actual people who you would be friends with in real life than have to worry about censoring yourself every time you play a game. I don't get why people care if anyone wants to be with people who they share real life common interests with. Why should it matter to you what this guild is for? If you don't want to be in it or don't agree with it - Fuck off and don't post here. If we could be in more than 1 guild, I'd be in this one but I already have much love for my current guild :) “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
—Leo Buscaglia Contact support@grindinggear.com to report issues relating to the game or forum. Thanks! My beloved pets....  |
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What if a heterosexual person wants to join the guild?
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" While I'm not in the guild, I don't see why they would care. The idea is that its a safe place for LGBT people, it doesn't exclude others, but you would obviously have to be what I would like to refer to as a good human being, but wouldp robably be defined as someone who isn't going to make people feel unsafe to be themselves |
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" The point of a LGBT guild is to acknowledge that people of any persuasion (well, apart from trollish dickheads) are welcome and that the environment is tolerant and safe. There are enough stresses in the real world without having to deal with closeting oneself when trying to relax and have fun. I'd guess as long as people are respectful and accepting, they won't have a problem with you if you want to apply... Such a pity that we still live in a world where safe havens are required of course, but I digress. Best of luck with your guild guys and gals ;) |
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So why wouldn't it just be called the non-judgmental guild or the no discrimination guild or something?
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" Because LGBT has become a well known acronym regarding the community of people who support and have no problem with those of LGBT origins |
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" It wouldn't be discriminatory, but there wouldn't be much point, heterosexual people are extremely common and unoppressed. " First of all, if that person is MtF, they are a woman. (What does singing opera have to do with being noticed as trans, anyway?) If people wouldn't insult us, treat us like second-class citizens, even kill us, just because people are obsessed enough with what's in our pants to force us to act certain ways based on it, we wouldn't have to be waving banners and fighting to be treated like human beings. This is not your sister's "preference", she finds attractive who she finds attractive. Forcing her, or any homosexual, to be with the opposite gender would make you feel like you would if someone forced you to be with the same gender. We are public about this because people like you need to notice and learn that we are ordinary people with friends, with jobs, with lives, and the only difference is that we want to love who we love and feel comfortable with who we are. These issues can easily come up in global chat (for example, people talking about relationships and a male player mentions their boyfriend) and this guild is so we have a place to talk without having to deal with people like you joining in on the conversation. Also, give your sister my condolences for having to be your sibling. Really, good luck with the guild darqfractal. I would join it if I could join multiple guilds. |
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I hate it when people apologize to someone they don't know for being associated with someone you don't agree with. It makes absolutely no sense and is somewhat ignorant. You want people to be more open minded with how they look at sexual/gender orientation? Being a jerk isn't going to do it.
There is no reason for any people to want to be defined by sexual orientation or gender orientation unless you're a drama queen. I get along fine with several gay individuals and they have no problem with the way I think or preach hypocritical equality speeches. That said, I fully understand the demand for a guild like this. I'm glad your actively seeking ways to accommodate your desire to play with others that think the way you do. I'm happy for you guys/gals etc even if I don't agree or understand your lifestyle. |
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