Post B6psgrM6qlpsnTt3Ka by anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz
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 (DIR) Post #B6psgptMIBFAG1QZsW by anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz
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       Seeing the whole 'corporate pride is fake' thing going around again, and I have a few thoughts to share on this;1) those are usually organized by actual LGBTQIA+ allies at those companies, not just empty marketing- but that's my personal experience.2) This is also the reason why you won't see it in countries which are actively hostile and make it actually illegal to be LGBTQIA+ aligned, not because they're 'selective'.3) I'd rather have more, than less allies, but that's my personal take.
       
 (DIR) Post #B6psgqvWRcZJT1RotE by anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz
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       that doesn't mean you shouldn't be wary, doesn't mean you should be suddenly cutting them slack on other issues they have, or pretend their work culture and ethics are flawless, even when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ topics.But it does feel rough to see colleagues who are 100% well intentioned getting shouted at and hated for no other reason than people perceiving it as hostility, when it really is not what it's intended to be.I really wish people would come together more. We're in this together
       
 (DIR) Post #B6psgrM6qlpsnTt3Ka by anthropy@mastodon.derg.nz
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       because to be quite frank, it takes quite a lot of coordinated efforts to set up and carry forth pride events at e.g big tech companies.And to go through all that effort, just to be met with hostility from people who you presumed to be actual allies, is disheartening, and feels very wrong.If you want to build a better world, if you want places everywhere to be more friendly towards these things, I personally don't think infighting over what is essentially puritanism, will do anyone a favour.