LGBT Friendly Linkshell

[DamianFatale]

I am starting a linkshell for LGBT People, now I know there is a common argument that it only "divides" the community, but let me explain.

If I were to make an lgbt free company, that wouldn't really do much. People are already committed to their free companies, so they might not be willing to make the jump. Instead, I am proposing a linkshell, so that we can have a safe place to converse with one another. Allies will be welcome too!

I have had a few negative experiences, and as a result I'm feeling out of place. Someone "proposed to me" for the ceremony of eternal bonding, now I wasn't expecting a serious relationship, but I thought he was gay. Apparently, he wasn't. It was only a joke that he kept going. I don't really want a straight wedding on here, because a straight wedding would make me uncomfortable, but I feel like the odds of that happening are very little. I wanted to be on Gilgamesh, but I was bumped to Jenova. Leave your suggestions.

[cgbspender]

You can also use this thread to let people know about your LS : http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ed-August-2014

[DamianFatale]

Thanks.

[Mr_Grinch]

"LGBT friendly" Linkshell implies that other Linkshells are not. I've never heard about any FC or Linkshell that excludes LGBT. In fact, why is sexual preference even a factor for anything in game? Do you plan on discussing sexual preferences in this Linkshell? If not why bother with the advertisement?

[DamianFatale]

I don't like comments like these. If people want to gather under a common umbrella then let them, if they feel separated from doing so, then just don't join. It's really that simple.

[DamianFatale]

The linkshell is now active, and its doing well. We have about ten members, and we've scheduled a beach party for every saturday. Everyone is super happy. http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...8999068458247/

[Noira]

Ignore Grinch, like really ignore him, the amount of transphobic comments I see on Jenova daily and the amount of "dude that's ****ing gay/faggot" I see daily.

So yes an LBGT linkshell is welcome..

Send me an invite when you get on .

[PalomPorom613]

I liked that you mentioned transphobic comments, it's hard for transgender players to find like minded people to just be social with or discuss issues with.

General statement/addressing prior discussion:

There is transphobia even within the LGBT community, so it can be even more difficult at times. The aim isn't to not include others or create a schism within the games community, but there are many in the general community who know little about or may not want to know about anything having to do with transgender individuals. It's nice having a place to go where people understand what you are talking about, and who can give you feedback, and be social with you. Even though it may not directly have to do with the game, mmorpgs by there very nature are social. Anyway I'm glad someone brought up transphobic comments, it often goes unaddressed, and it's a group of people that's not always represented and not always in an accurate or good manner.

[PalomPorom613]

BTW if you wouldn't mind I'll take an invite too! Character Name: Cherie Lafury, Thank You!

[DamianFatale]

I'll add you to the linkshell, just let me know when you're on. We have 35 members now.