|
Post by girldrummer on Feb 27, 2020 11:07:24 GMT -5
Since it seems a bit slow, even though it's off topic, some of you might be interested to read about the actual state of lgbt people, especially lgbt kids who come out in the US. It may surprise you that things are as bad as they ever were, if not worse. Tie-in to Adam: his Feel Something Foundation has been created to help prevent this kind of stuff. medium.com/james-finn/the-narrative-is-wrong-lgbtq-kids-not-safe-at-school-7ec159d97e4eThis is a very eye-opening article. I think many of us assume that just because more and more well-known people (or singers and actors at any level) are "coming out" more frequently, it must mean that gay people are not facing as much bullying and harassment. But this article shows that this is not necessarily true. There are plenty of average every-day gay people who are treated very badly. The story in this article about the high school student is heart-wrenching, especially since the school refused to step up even when the evidence was over-whelming and overtly public. We have a long way yet to go.
|
|
|
Post by bamafan on Feb 27, 2020 12:14:02 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by bamafan on Feb 27, 2020 12:30:27 GMT -5
The "you look tired" comment lives on......
I'm not sure what Tiktok is....is it to rival IG stories? Saw where parts of the Govt are banning some folks from using it because it's monitored by China. I really don't want yet another SM app
|
|
|
Post by lurleene on Feb 27, 2020 12:38:10 GMT -5
On the last thread it was mentioned about Adam playing Wembley. Does anyone know how the sales are going or is it too early to ask? On that thread I mentioned that Adam has played solo concerts on tour in a few arenas before and they were great. Finland, South Africa, etc. But speaking of South Africa, he filled 2 arenas there before so I wonder why he has never been back even if to more downsized venues.
About the bullying and harassment of LGBT kids, I never thought it went away. Some adults/parents and politicians are still at it. The kids pick up on it. And celebrities are not immune to the discrimination either. Sadly the fight for LGBT equality will continue to be hard and long.
|
|
|
Post by svca on Feb 27, 2020 12:52:51 GMT -5
The "you look tired" comment lives on...... I'm not sure what Tiktok is....is it to rival IG stories? Saw where parts of the Govt are banning some folks from using it because it's monitored by China. I really don't want yet another SM app The manufactured drama of social media is ridiculous...one reason I stay off social media altogether. No twitter, Insta, Tiktok, etc for me. I'm sure the comment was perfectly innocent, but fans keep spreading it, ie some fan who felt compelled to write a few paragraphs of how bad this fan feels for making the comment in the first place. Ridiculous. And now as we're learning, some of these apps represent security risks as well...yet another reason to choose carefully what "trend" you choose to follow. Also, and this is just my personal opinion, social media enables a level of narcissism that I'm not sure is really that healthy. How many selfies does one person need lol? Do I really need to know what you had for breakfast, or how you look in the bathroom mirror? My niece posts facebook stories literally every day, sometimes several times a day...often it's just a Starbucks, or a pic of her cat.
|
|
|
Post by bamafan on Feb 27, 2020 13:12:22 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by bamafan on Feb 27, 2020 13:17:02 GMT -5
|
|
SophieB
Member
Posts: 3,485
Location:
|
Post by SophieB on Feb 27, 2020 13:25:24 GMT -5
On the last thread it was mentioned about Adam playing Wembley. Does anyone know how the sales are going or is it too early to ask? On that thread I mentioned that Adam has played solo concerts on tour in a few arenas before and they were great. Finland, South Africa, etc. But speaking of South Africa, he filled 2 arenas there before so I wonder why he has never been back even if to more downsized venues. About the bullying and harassment of LGBT kids, I never thought it went away. Some adults/parents and politicians are still at it. The kids pick up on it. And celebrities are not immune to the discrimination either. Sadly the fight for LGBT equality will continue to be hard and long. Half answered on last thread....but tickets seem to be going quite well....should look good by September. It is helped by the fact that they don’t seem to be offering the blocks (6) for sale, at the far end opposite the stage. So not looking to fill it entirely. several ticket sellers have allocations and only Ticketmaster have the seat map showing unsold seats so....
|
|
|
Post by lurleene on Feb 27, 2020 13:52:18 GMT -5
The manufactured drama of social media is ridiculous...one reason I stay off social media altogether. No twitter, Insta, Tiktok, etc for me. I'm sure the comment was perfectly innocent, but fans keep spreading it, ie some fan who felt compelled to write a few paragraphs of how bad this fan feels for making the comment in the first place. Ridiculous. And now as we're learning, some of these apps represent security risks as well...yet another reason to choose carefully what "trend" you choose to follow. Also, and this is just my personal opinion, social media enables a level of narcissism that I'm not sure is really that healthy. How many selfies does one person need lol? Do I really need to know what you had for breakfast, or how you look in the bathroom mirror? My niece posts facebook stories literally every day, sometimes several times a day...often it's just a Starbucks, or a pic of her cat. Yep. And one person thinking he looks tired means nothing. Others can look at the same darn picture or video and not find a thing wrong with it. What matters is how HE is feeling and not what someone thinks he is feeling. Cause he is on tour and it is not as if he can stop. I'm thankful that Adam can fly by private jet right now and this leg of the tour is ending. Helps to keep the stress level of so much travel down. And with all that is going around, imagine if he had to hit all these countries using the regular airlines. I hope they get things under control soon, before he starts his solo tours, and for the sake of others as well.
And the selfies are getting ridiculous. I can understand celebrities who are promoting themselves or a product but they are not as bad as some of the non-celebrities. Why do I want to see some average Joe or wannabe, who has accomplished little or nothing, always excessively posting pictures of themselves? And sometimes with the shirt off or a picture of the butt as if it is an advertisement, lol. There was a time when I was so sick of the Kardashian's doing that all the time. However, at least they got to a point where they had a hell of a lot to show for all the narcissism, lol.
|
|
|
Post by bamafan on Feb 27, 2020 13:54:36 GMT -5
|
|