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Subject: Re: LGBT Character Representation On TV Decreases Again, Per GLAAD Report
Date: Fri, 03 May 2024 08:44:07 -0400
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On Fri, 3 May 2024 01:14:53 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

>The Horny Goat <lcraver@home.ca> wrote:
>> On Thu, 02 May 2024 01:50:40 -0230, David Dalton <dalton@nfld.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Do they have LGBT actors play LGBT characters?
>> 
>> Why is that a reasonable expectation? 
>
>Because years ago people started screaming that only deaf people could play
>deaf and only blind people could play blind, etc. etc.

I get that sort of opinion if you are in one of those groups as it
means you are competing in a much smaller group of people.

>
>
>
>Everybody knows lots of gay
>> actors have played straight roles through the year and there are lots
>> of roles where the sexuality of the character isn't relevant.
>> 
>> Tell me do YOU care which way Han Solo swings? Not me.... (even though
>> he does get a thank you kiss from Leia at the end of the first
>> movie...)

It's not an issue for me with any of the characters in the TV
shows/movies I watch unless it is an important part of the story.