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<blockquote data-quote="KirayaTiDrekan" data-source="post: 6595770" data-attributes="member: 6755061"><p>Good question. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I choose to live openly and honestly about everything. That means I read D&D books in public, identify myself as a gamer where ever I go, and speak about gaming whenever I get the chance.</p><p></p><p>I do the same about my status as a transgender person.</p><p></p><p>Why do I do both of those things?</p><p></p><p>Being a visibly open person, whether it be a gamer or a transgender person, lets others know they are not alone. It gives people who can't speak up (for whatever reason) a bit of hope to see someone standing up for them. </p><p></p><p>I'll admit, I'm a heck of a lot braver about it online than I am out there in the really real world, but, even so, if I can give hope or support to someone just by being willing to be open and honest about myself, than I'll do it.</p><p></p><p>The other part of that question is...am I "baiting" people to mock me or judge me? No. If I get some negative backlash that is ok, because showing people that LGBTQ+ gamers are real people is worth it. LGBTQ+ representation is important to RPGs, as evidenced by Green Ronin's recent announcement regarding the Blue Rose RPG, Paizo's introduction of a transgender iconic character in their Pathfinder line, and WotC's efforts at inclusivity in the D&D 5th Edition Player's Handbook. These things all came about because people like me stood up and said, "We are here and we play your games." I'm not about to stop standing now. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KirayaTiDrekan, post: 6595770, member: 6755061"] Good question. :) I choose to live openly and honestly about everything. That means I read D&D books in public, identify myself as a gamer where ever I go, and speak about gaming whenever I get the chance. I do the same about my status as a transgender person. Why do I do both of those things? Being a visibly open person, whether it be a gamer or a transgender person, lets others know they are not alone. It gives people who can't speak up (for whatever reason) a bit of hope to see someone standing up for them. I'll admit, I'm a heck of a lot braver about it online than I am out there in the really real world, but, even so, if I can give hope or support to someone just by being willing to be open and honest about myself, than I'll do it. The other part of that question is...am I "baiting" people to mock me or judge me? No. If I get some negative backlash that is ok, because showing people that LGBTQ+ gamers are real people is worth it. LGBTQ+ representation is important to RPGs, as evidenced by Green Ronin's recent announcement regarding the Blue Rose RPG, Paizo's introduction of a transgender iconic character in their Pathfinder line, and WotC's efforts at inclusivity in the D&D 5th Edition Player's Handbook. These things all came about because people like me stood up and said, "We are here and we play your games." I'm not about to stop standing now. ;) [/QUOTE]
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