Gelato Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I'm not going to inflict Lil Nas's music on my ears just because he's gay 1 5
imabadkid Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Honestly, individuality is important and people can like whatever they like and shouldn't feel forced to like someone just because they have similar life experiences (whether it's being gay, etc) HOWEVER - I have noticed with LNX there's a weird thing that's happening esp with gays... esp people talking about how "arrogant" he's become. He's a black gay male popstar who people have tried to tear down from the second he came on to the scene, there's a chorus of people (including other gays) rooting for his down fall, I don't necessarily think he's arrogant, he's proud of himself because he beat the odds... he made it. There's no other mainstream gay popstar/rapper. I love Troye but his music hasn't reached the level of success it should have. That being said, someday we will have a discussion about self hate in the community (and envy). I didn't even notice it until I followed LXN I noticed the comments from other gay esp when he would post with Jack Harlow. But like I said, that's a whole 'nother convo for another time. 3
ATRL Moderator feelslikeadream Posted January 16 ATRL Moderator Posted January 16 I'm sorry, but this is a very reductive take that: — Reduces an individual to their sexuality — Calls for false solidarity built on an identity factor rather than something more substantial (respect, solidarity, etc.) — Treats sexuality as a stable and always-identifiable category I think you're probably well-meaning in your idea, but I fear it doesn't really hold up. 6
Cain Posted January 16 Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, dawnettakins said: Or maybe some of us would just prefer or like gays who act like actual, everyday regular people and not all extra dramatic queens or something. Or maybe you should go to therapy 6 1
Space Cowboy Posted January 16 Posted January 16 7 minutes ago, Gov Hooka said: I am not (and refuse to be) in “community” with a significant chunk of the LGBTQ (lbr mostly white cis gay & bi men making up this chunk) demographic… What’s wrong with that?
playwithme Posted January 16 Posted January 16 This is so dumb. I'm not going to listening to trash music simply because it is recorded by a gay man. Gay people are actually supposed to deliver great content for this content to be appealing for both gay and straight people. For instance, everyone uses ChatGPT without thinking that Sam Altman is gay. Everybody watches/reads Fight Club without thinking that Chuck Palahniuk is gay. 1
Pendulum Posted January 16 Posted January 16 What is this condescending post? I'm not obliged to like something because the creator is queer or whatever. Gay people are not a monolith, how many times do we need to repeat this? "our own" why are you using first person plural?? I will continue supporting female artists over people like Sam Smith, thank you
Karla Cabello Posted January 16 Posted January 16 27 minutes ago, West Coast said: We support troye tho lil nas doesn’t make good music who is we 1
Strawberry Bubble Posted January 16 Posted January 16 21 minutes ago, Cain said: Love the comments in here touting “I won’t let ANYONE tell me what to think!!” as if preferring heterosexuals over homosexuals isn’t exactly what mainstream media and ideology has told you to think Umm, mainstream media often treats LGBTQ+ individuals as marketable commodities, encouraging the idea that you should support them simply because they are gay, even if their music is bad. This is called pinkwashing and its pretty common.
Ryusei Posted January 16 Posted January 16 If it‘s good and I like it, I‘ll support. It‘s very simple. Whatever media that concerns. 1
Damien M Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Yt gays dislike/are indifferent towards Lil Nas X bc they can’t relate to him. It’s absolutely a race thing, they just can’t see it. Meanwhile Troye Sivan makes serviceable pop songs (not great, just ok) and they fawn over him. see where the disconnect lies? 2 1 1
Ryusei Posted January 16 Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, Damien M said: Yt gays dislike/are indifferent towards Lil Nas X bc they can’t relate to him. It’s absolutely a race thing, they just can’t see it. Meanwhile Troye Sivan makes serviceable pop songs (not great, just ok) and they fawn over him. see where the disconnect lies? Both are mediocre and have contemporaries in their respective genres who do what they do way better than them. Men have a harder time with gays anyway just look at every thread having „pop solo female …“ at the front of the title. So if it‘s then no big voice, no bop, no particular uniqueness (not to say that many of the girls have that either) it‘s out. Rush is popular cause it was new for him and an upbeat bop, exactly what most gays want. J Christ was more of the same which some didnt like to begin with.
imabadkid Posted January 16 Posted January 16 11 minutes ago, Damien M said: Yt gays dislike/are indifferent towards Lil Nas X bc they can’t relate to him. It’s absolutely a race thing, they just can’t see it. Meanwhile Troye Sivan makes serviceable pop songs (not great, just ok) and they fawn over him. see where the disconnect lies? I'd hate to think it's a race thing but it is v odd and weird TBH
Khal Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Why would people support LNX if they don't enjoy his (barely listenable) music?
DamianSolo Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I don't focus on someone being gay or straight in whether or not I choose to support them. I support those whose artistry and talent resonate with me. I'm not going to support someone solely based on their sexuality, if I'm not into what they're doing. I love Troye Sivan.
loveisdead9582 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I support where I can but I’m not going to support someone based solely on their sexuality. If I don’t like it, then I don’t like it. Sorry, but I don’t care for Lil Nas X’s latest song. In all fairness, I dont love Ariana’s either but it is more appealing. Quality is a factor that you aren’t bringing into the equation. Should we make a better effort to lift up members of the LGBTQ+? Absolutely. Am I going to do it when they aren’t delivering something worth supporting? No. Step it up. Lil Nas X delivered some good songs on his last album. I hope he’s able to recreate some of that success.
dumbsparce Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Support queer art sure but are they presenting anything worth supporting is the question. 1
nostalgic Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I agree with some of your points but don't think we should be obliged to support someone just because they share a label or similar life experience. Nas is selling stale controversy and the music behind it isn't much better
CBC Posted January 16 Posted January 16 gurl what support?? people will buy what they sell if its good, it's not rocket science
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