🏳️‍🌈 If You’re LGBTQ+ Like Me, Read This! 🌈

As a gender-fluid person, I recently created an Instagram account to explore how the algorithm works. I wanted to see what kind of content it would show me if I actively engaged with LGBTQ+ creators and hashtags.

Over the past few weeks, I intentionally liked and followed LGBTQ+ posts to get into that part of the algorithm. What I saw was deeply upsetting, but let me be clear: this was my experience, and yours might be different.

If you’re curious about what’s out there, here’s what I did:

1. Open Instagram.
2. Search for any post about transgender issues or LGBTQ+ topics.
3. Scroll through the comments.

For me, the comments were filled with hateful, harmful, and cruel rhetoric directed at people like us. It was heartbreaking to see so much ignorance and bigotry. 🤮

That said, your experience might not be the same, you may see supportive and uplifting content instead. But for me, it was a stark reminder of how much hate now exists on Instagram.

If you’ve had enough of Instagram after seeing this (trust me, I get it), here’s how you can delete your account:

1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Accounts Center > Personal Details.
4. Tap Account Ownership and Control > Deactivation or Deletion.
5. Choose the account you want to delete and select Delete Account.
6. Follow the steps, confirm with your password, and tap Continue.

Instagram gives you 30 days to change your mind before it permanently deletes your account.

#Disgusting #Harmful #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBT #Pride #LoveIsLove #Equality #Queer #Gay #Lesbian #Bisexual #Transgender #Asexual #Pansexual #NonBinary #TwoSpirit #GenderFluidity #GenderFluid #Intersex #Progress #Community #ChosenFamily #LoveWins #CelebratePride #LGBTQRights #QueerVisibility #OutAndProud #Acceptance

#GiveItToMeBi: A New #Bisexual #Space in the #StarObserver

After 46 years of #publishing, Star Observer has welcomed its first #column dedicated exclusively to the #Bi+ #community. And it is about time, right?

#Women #Bisexuals #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Australia #Media #Representation #Culture

https://www.starobserver.com.au/opinion/give-it-to-me-bi-a-new-bisexual-space-in-star-observer/234259

Source: The Lumberjack - Oct 20, 2023

From the article: "The constant hate and fear-mongering of queer people portrayed in the news greatly impact the mental health and well-being of those in the community. The news should dedicate more coverage to the positives of the LGBTQ+ community.

"With how supportive and open the queer community is, it’s genuinely disheartening to see how we get portrayed. Drag shows and school clubs bring people together to uplift one another in a safe place, regardless of how someone identifies.

"However, if queer people are not exposed to these safe spaces and only ever see the lies and hate spread about their community, they may be hesitant to be open about themselves. Negative media coverage can contribute to a diminished sense of hope and confidence a person may have regarding coming out."

#Media #NewsMedia #SocialMedia
#Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIAPlus #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Transgender #Queer #Intersex #Asexual #NonBinary

https://www.jackcentral.org/opinion/negative-media-harms-lgbtq-mental-health/article_e99721ec-6f93-11ee-919e-c7282daee24c.html

Queer media really needs to tone down the "trigger" headlines and focus more the facts so the community is better prepared to protect itself.

#Media #NewsMedia #SocialMedia
#Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIAPlus #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Transgender #Queer #Intersex #Asexual #NonBinary