ATTN: Slash fic writers!
I keep seeing people upping ratings for slash fic because it's slash fic. It infuriates me.
“Gay relationships” and “concepts of gay relationships” are not a reason to bump the rating.
Say it with me:
“Gay relationships” and “concepts of gay relationships” are not a reason to bump the rating.
“Gay relationships” and “concepts of gay relationships” are not a reason to bump the rating.
“Gay relationships” and “concepts of gay relationships” are not a reason to bump the rating.
Is there some heavy petting? PG-13 is warranted. There are two dudes/gals/etc., they are in a relationship, and there is Disney-style kissing? Then G is fine.
Needlessly bumping the rating just because there are two dudes/gals/etc. who are in love continues the idea that there is something inappropriate or illicit about same-sex relationships merely existing.
There isn’t. Stop perpetuating heterosexism.