You Might Just Be Acting Homophobic if -
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You Might Just Be Acting Homophobic if -
(inspired by 'You Know You're Addicted to Yaoi/Slash when;' - because damnit, something that rage worthily homophobic needs a response)
You believe anyone from the GLTBTQI community exists solely for your enjoyment
You believe you have the right to co-opt an entire group's struggles for equal rights, because OMG increased voyeuristic potential
You believe that "weird, creepy, invasive fetishization of real people, and their sexuality" (credit: toastedpancakes on LJ), is appropriate behaviour
You equate same sex attraction with the word 'perversion'
You talk about Slash Fiction in terms of a burgeoning sexual fetish
You use the words 'Normal, homophobic Mother' in a sentence
You have posted the 'You Know You're Addicted to Yaoi/Slash when;' list to your FFN profile
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Dear Fanthings everywhere...
The 'You Know You're Addicted to Yaoi/Slash when;' list is not cute, and it sure as hell isn't funny. By equating same sex attraction with concepts such as 'perversions' and 'fetishes', and putting forth the idea that same sex attracted people are mere objects to be used for the gratification of others, you are engaging in homophobic behaviour, whether you like it or not.
On behalf of the GLBTQI community, and my fellow Slash writers - kindly STFU and GTFO!
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Original List for reference:
1. You start mentally pairing up random guys on the street.
2. You wish you had gay friends just so you could perv on them kissing their boyfriends.
3. You don’t remember the last time you read a heterosexual fanfiction.
4. You have developed a sexual fetish for handcuffs, leather and BDSM.
5. If you are a heterosexual girl, you keep trying to seme your boyfriend, despite the fact that you don’t have the necessary parts.
6. You suddenly become interested in gay rights, thinking this will increase your opportunities for voyeuristic activities.
7. You try to get your friends into it, simply so you can talk to them about it without them getting that bored look on their face.
8. You keep lying about the number of hours you spend each day on the computer reading slash fanfiction, watching yaoi anime etc.
9. The most exiting moment of your life so far was when you discovered hentai manga.
10. You celebrate turning 18 not because you can watch R movies, but because you’re old enough to watch movies with explicit gay sex scenes.
11. It’s the only aphrodisiac you need.
12. When your boyfriend tells you he’s gay and has been dating another man, you immediately ask if you can join in.
13. Your gay son wishes he had a normal, homophobic mother who didn’t ask him questions about his latest sexual exploits.