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[–]yayblueberries 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I disagree on the point that just because somebody is famous, doesn't mean they have some sort of obligation to live their lives in such a way as to be a role model/voice for others. If they are so uncomfortable with their sexuality that they cannot call themselves a lesbian then that is where they are at. They are humans too, with flaws, with pain, with past experiences that have forced them into being uncomfortable. I just find all discussions around people owing other people or entire groups special things very tiresome and part of the entitlement culture the U.S. has. Many people who are famous did not CHOOSE to be famous, on top of it all.

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I agree that no one needs to share their sexual orientation but I don't like the "I don't like labels" reason. A sexuality is not a label. They should just say mind your own business if they want to keep it private.

[–]carrotcake[S] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah you're right. And I said that I think it's ok that someone famous isn't out, it just saddens me when she's out but she doesn't say that she's a lesbian. But that's ok too. As you said they're people with problems and internalized homophobia just like we are. It's just unfair that this happens in a systemic level. I guess more to lesbians than to other LGBT people. I probably phrased it like it was her problem but I agree with you.