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signsonthewalls:

I would just like to say this—I think the ‘A’ in GLBTAQ should be more about ‘asexual’ than ’allies’ because asexuals deal with ALL KINDS OF BULLSHIT re: people being unable to process the idea that sex does not need to be a THING in relationships/‘natural’ for…

…. Am I the only person who thought “A” was for asexuals? Can I just say, dear acronym, that I’m disappoint.

It IS for Asexuals. I remember being told years and years ago that it was for allies, so I suppose maybe at one point that was the marketing, but… urg. So less needed.

I do agree, Asexuals do need to be represented more.  However, I also think Allies are important.  I love my Allies, I love having support.  It makes me happy to see people who don’t identify as someone in this diverse group supporting said group :)  One of my favorite moments working at GameStop was hearing straight people tell me how dumb it was that I couldn’t get married, and just… that means a lot.  I sort of expect people in this circle to be supportive, so when someone outside the circle is like, “omfg why can’t you get married you two obviously love each other,” that makes me happy.  Like both of my managers were supportive, so much so that they let my partner use my discount even if we weren’t “married.” They recognized her as my wife.  Not every store would do that.  It’s something small, but it meant the world to me.

I’m not saying that Asexuals shouldn’t be represented, because they should, but in this coming out day I’ve seen two posts that have been like, “Allies, whatever,” and no.  Allies are important, guys.  I appreciate all of them.  Yeah, everyone should be supportive, but not everyone is, so it means a lot to meet people who are.