Hey any Gay members?????

[gritsar]

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Well, it shouldn't have...I'm just sayin'.
We ALL share one thing in common-we're all chicken/duck/turkey/goose and keepers of animals.
That in and of itself tells me you're good people.
By the way, can I have that can of worms you opened? It's been so dry here my birds can't find any.

Gonna share?

 

[easttxchick]

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Well, it shouldn't have...I'm just sayin'.
We ALL share one thing in common-we're all chicken/duck/turkey/goose and keepers of animals.
That in and of itself tells me you're good people.
By the way, can I have that can of worms you opened? It's been so dry here my birds can't find any.

Gonna share?

Well, I WOULD, but they're for the chickens/ducks-not for me!
You could potentially lose an eye, though-they haven't been able to find earthworms in months due to the drought.

 

[kla37]

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I edited my post, but I think it got buried!

I'm bi, and trans, and looking forward to starting a family and doing some homesteading. We're out here, and will be here even if this thread gets shut down because someone decides there's something 'wrong' with us, don't worry.

And to answer the actual question...yeah, I do often feel out of place at more 'rural' events. I've had several people assume that it's okay to gay-bash around me or make jokes about transgender people because at first glance I guess I look like any other white guy. And depending on the environment, it's not always safe to speak up.

As a result, I've just started avoiding a lot of those events. I rarely go watch local horse events, which bums me out because it's something I really enjoy.

That is a shame and I'm sad for you!

Hopefully the day will come, soon, when you can feel safe being yourself. You should come visit my neck of the woods. Orange County, specifically the Chapel Hill and Durham areas, are very progressive and accepting.

 

[smokeykk]

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By the way, can I have that can of worms you opened? It's been so dry here my birds can't find any.

Gonna share?

I can't find any and I need some treats for my chickies. I'd like some too!

 

[bald k9]

Quote:
Well, it shouldn't have...I'm just sayin'.
We ALL share one thing in common-we're all chicken/duck/turkey/goose and keepers of animals.
That in and of itself tells me you're good people.
By the way, can I have that can of worms you opened? It's been so dry here my birds can't find any.

Sending the worms your way LOL thanks again for the support, from all

 

[Happy Chooks]

We realize this is a sensitive topic. We have moderated this thread as we would moderate any thread. If you don't agree with the contents of the topic, then move along to other threads.

Please respect the diversity of our members, whether the beliefs are religious, political, etc.

Nifty's message:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=512484

 

[gryeyes]

Thank you!!! Thank you so much for returning the thread!!

 

[Laurajean]

Wow, I'm shocked and thrilled. I really hope people who don't care for this subject will respect the mod's suggestions and just move along. Kudos to BYC for doing the right thing. This is wonderful.

 

[geebs]

to cut out this thread would be very sexist, racist, fearist. I have lots of gay friends and even a relative or two... Whatever floats your boat folks... I had to open this thread because it has some shock value... Kinda like seeing a wreck.... gotta looky lou it... Carry on!!

We like chickens!!! and all the ppl said:

 

[mom'sfolly]

Thanks mods....

I think that rural areas in general can be difficult for anyone who is seen as different. Many rural areas are such that new people are still new after living in an area for 20 years.

I can't really speak to your topic, but I know that being a liberal in a very conservative county in a very conservative state makes me self-moderate more than I would like. It also opens me to assumptions that I believe just what everyone else does because of where I live.