Anonymous #2 2w

lol I didn’t even realize that. I was trying to censor it just in case it violated any rules

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Anonymous OP 2w

nah you can say whatever on here

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Anonymous #4 2w

Just recently (last 20 years) claiming allyship to queer ppl (while they still date their violently homophobic bf), which for some gay men, just means being treated like an accessory

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Anonymous #4 2w

And then to have the BOLDNESS to say that this media was not meant for the very people it represents. I believe the show is genuinely beautiful. It is a show that highlights that we need more honesty and emotional sincerity in the world, but public reception by pop culture and, more specifically, the straight people it caters to has kind of tarnished any first impression that this show might offer

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Anonymous #4 2w

I understand. As a pansexual woman who consumes gay and sapphic media I too get uncomfortable around straight people who fetishize our community. Many authors are also guilty of doing that too and add weird tropes like in*est and p*dophilia into their stories and romanticize it which is incredibly damaging. I had the same thoughts as you before watching it. But I’ve learned that the author of the book is a bisexual woman and had asked her bisexual husband for his opinions when writing the books.

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Anonymous #4 2w

The director of the series is also a gay man. If you watch the show it is very clear that it was not written for straight women at all. Those people who say it is are just really weird and stupid. I promise

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Anonymous OP 2w

Oh yes I definitely heard that and that’s what I think makes it even more beautiful is for it have been written by a queer woman who then asked her QUEER husband to confirm the accuracy and then for it to be directed by a queer man. That is the level of command I want to see us have in our own stories within media and greater culture. But the other half of this contribution to culture is the work’s reception and how we participate in it, which is that part I feel unsteady about

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Anonymous #4 2w

But I think I’ll watch when the world becomes less scary and less serious so I could actually enjoy it😭

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Anonymous #4 2w

as a gay woman, even though i'm not a man so i haven't had those exact experiences, i've had similar experiences with women. it really is just a huge eye opener and it made me feel so seen. i know you will enjoy it! hopefully you're able to soon <3

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Anonymous #4 2w

i was a little suspicious of it at first cos of the hubbub around it from straight women but then i watched it on my own and it completely broke me down. i only really talk about it in person with other queer people and i’ve found that most of us can relate to it one way or another and the perception of the show from queer people is VERY different than the perception from straight women.

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Anonymous #7 2w

YESSSSS there was so much PASSION and LOVE and VULNERABILITY during the sex scenes like how can you possibly reduce it to p*rn

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Anonymous #9 2w

I think there is nothing more guaranteed in the world than a S2 lol

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Anonymous #9 2w

they already confirmed there will be at least 3 seasons

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Anonymous #5 2w

Ik I mean i’m hoping it comes out soon

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Anonymous #2 2w

Plot-porn

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Anonymous #4 2w

I watched it with my friend and we are both ace with varying degrees of sex-repulsion. Admittedly we skipped past all of the sex scenes but we still enjoyed the overarching story immensely.

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Anonymous #4 2w

I doubt the Canadian government would pay to produce something that was just porn (yes they helped fund it, I ❤️ 🇨🇦). But as a queer person whos in a relationship with a Russian person, I totally get the desire to watch it in a less scary world. It completely emotionally gutted me after each episode. There’s a reason this show inspires real life gay athletes to come out and it’s not the sex scenes. I don’t remember a single one of those but I do remember the emotional sledge hammers

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Anonymous #2 2w

charles dickens’ son?

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Anonymous #9 2w

oh yeah you need a lot of hope for that one lolololol

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Anonymous #18 2w

It’s certainly a part of it but not all, also the second book is a lot less about sex and more about them navigating the relationship (to my recollection) so if that’s not really your thing season 2 will probably be better for you

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Anonymous #11 2w

I didn’t pay any attention, we literally put it on cuz we can’t stay quiet and wanted something to blame the noise on if neighbors complained… But now I feel like I should actually watch it to make up for defiling it or something idk 😭

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Anonymous #18 2w

I fully realized I read the first part of your first comment incorrectly lmao sorry! That’s actually pretty funny and creative. It’s a good show, watch it if you want. I bet the people who made it would be down with how you used it tbh 😂

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Anonymous boobs_ 2w

Niche but elite reference.

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Anonymous #21 2w

His over-the-phone confession in Russian had me in literal TEARS

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Anonymous #13 2w

I speak Russian and in that moment I completely forgot the actor is from TEXAS and hasnt been speaking for years cause all I could think was… nothing actually I was just crying

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Anonymous #16 2w

Saaaaammmmee it hit a little too close to home when he was unloading his family stress😂😭

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Anonymous #24 2w

Where is your proof cause ive never seen him talk bad about our community

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Anonymous OP 2w

I will if you’re receptive but judging by how you’re defending fetishizing I don’t think you’re very open to any kind of criticism of the show or its cast

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Anonymous OP 2w

I’ve never seen ≠ never happened

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Anonymous #24 2w

I’m not defending it bro I’m asking for proof. That’s it lol

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Anonymous #24 2w

Ok I did my own research. The account that was tweeting about Hudson calling him a homophobic straight man is literally labeled as a parody account on the app. They spend all day making fun of him. Also he never confirmed that he has a girlfriend or that he’s straight. People just like to speculate apparently. Come on bro😐

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Anonymous OP 2w

He will never confirm it since he is gay for pay like quite literally but people active saw him hide her off his account

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Anonymous #20 2w

See you’re speculating that he is “gay for pay” and so what if he plays a gay character and potentially has a girlfriend? From what I’ve seen he actively supports our community and even uplifts other queer films like moonlight. I don’t expect actors who play characters to have the same sexuality as their characters. Natasha Lyonne for example plays many queer characters but isn’t herself. But she supports. This is such a weird mindset to have

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Anonymous #20 2w

And also bisexuality and pansexuality exists. So many celebrities come out as bi/pan and get hate for “queerbait” if they date the opposite sex. It’s weird

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Anonymous OP 2w

If I got famous for a gay role I too would support the queer community but as a member of the community it would be a better use of our time to uplift actual queer people and if he comes out he should be welcomed but idk also he uses AAVE which is a red flag

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