I’m an LGBT ally, but I decided to show support with LGBT flag in a pretty red area next to highway. I got the f slur thrown at me and a fishing reel handle thrown at me (didn’t hit me). Just the experience itself affects me. Idk how the LGBT community in general does it or if it’s just different for everyone.

I guess it was a small number of people. There was some love.

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    Hmmm, I figured it wasa situation were you had to accept that there’s irrationally violent people out there 😐

    Well I hope smiling and gesturing throwing my heart helped

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      The thing is, violent people tend to pick targets that visually stand out, e.g. by sporting rainbow symbols or flamboyant fashion. If you’re just some unassuming dude who in no way visually indicates that they have anything to do with LGBT or any other visible minority, you don’t clash much with them. The downside is that it’s kind of a shitty life to live when you’re basically closeted, and it’s kinda throwing all the people who do inherently stand out to the wolves.

      Well I hope smiling and gesturing throwing my heart helped

      You mean the Musk thing? Ballsy move :D

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        Well, yeah kinda but my hand ends up in a position like it’s handing something(my heart) or like I’m embarrassing for a hug.

        The target was a 3’ by 5’ rainbow flag about 4 feet above me other than that I was black coat with blue jeans