...no one queer person can speak for the community... For? No. About? I'd argue yes. I'd also argue that straight people can speak about the community, and that it opens dialogue. Of course, in a self-interested manner, I'd rather those portrayals be positive and realistic, but if we compare that to some queer lit (descriptions of 'gritty realism' make me shudder, in this context - it pretty much guarantees emotion-less sex, drama, aids, and drugs)... well... it's hard to argue that positive portrayals always come out of even the community concerned. *shrugs* Realistic or not. So, yeah, while I'd generally prefer that the community be written about by someone IN it, I honestly don't much care as long as it's well-done.
Continuing debate indeed... But, frankly, I fail to see the point in censorship of any kind. I'd articulate more clearly, but I feel shitty and I'm going to bed. 'cause sleep is preferable to other options, really. Especially given the way I feel right now. You know how you have days where NOTHING goes right? Ooooh yeah. So there. So I'm going to bed before I fall or break something or just generally decide that my entire life sucks and that I should say 'Fuck School' and move to Mexico... Actually, that isn't a bad idea. What's airfair to Mexico right now? I'm sure Padre would put me up for a few weeks...
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Date: 2005-11-15 07:11 pm (UTC)Continuing debate indeed... But, frankly, I fail to see the point in censorship of any kind. I'd articulate more clearly, but I feel shitty and I'm going to bed. 'cause sleep is preferable to other options, really. Especially given the way I feel right now. You know how you have days where NOTHING goes right? Ooooh yeah. So there. So I'm going to bed before I fall or break something or just generally decide that my entire life sucks and that I should say 'Fuck School' and move to Mexico... Actually, that isn't a bad idea. What's airfair to Mexico right now? I'm sure Padre would put me up for a few weeks...