Evolution of LGBTQ spaces: 1. Queer people make space for themselves 2. Venue gets popular 3. Straight cis women start coming as safe/fun space 4. Str8 cis men show up to hit on women 5. LGBTQ folk get pushed out of space/no longer feel safe 6.LGBTQ stop returning/lose the space
@dgschell In all fairness when I used to club all the time I’d always take my girlfriends to the bar (not leather type bars). But the bachelorette parties and stuff ruin the vibe sometimes lol
@dgschell @thatarchiemerc 3.1. Queer places become host to countless bachelorette parties so attendees can treat queer people like novelties.
@dgschell The sad downside of mainstreaming things. Cis-het white women are the worst and they don't get why they are the worst. I have had this conversation with a friend who likes to ask questions. They think it's all just a novelty for their entertainsment ...
@dgschell It’s entire neighborhoods. Not just a bar or club. Boston’s Back Bay is a prime example.