Yeah I have tried, several times.

So far:

• I told one straight friend about homophobia in the trans movement, and her reaction was complete indifference. Which I found a little dismaying; I was hoping she'd at least express some sort of empathy for how it affects LGB people, but I'm also relieved that she doesn't mind at all what my views are on the subject.

• I told two separate friends of mine who are straight guys, and they were both in complete agreement and had criticisms of the trans rights movement, and scoffed at people virtual signaling. They didn't seem very interested in discussing the more harmful side of gender identity ideology, though, just the cringe. Which I don't mind joking about a bit, but it doesn't make for a very substantive conversation, unfortunately.

• I told a close friend I've known for years, about r/AL and the whole "cotton ceiling" BS. I had to go slow, but I've slowly gotten into conversations with him about the big stuff-- transing children, the definition of gender identity, what should society ideally do to be actually accepting of gender-nonconforming people, etc. It felt so nice to be able to just talk to someone about it.

But with all these people, I've been very wary when starting conversations about homophobia within LGBTQ+ communities. Criticizing the TQ+ movement is socially taboo, at least where I live. I still have never just had a 100% unfiltered, "speak my mind freely" type of conversation with anyone about this topic, IRL. Currently, the only place I can do that is this sub. Which is why I appreciate you people so much :)