FabGuys.com forum: Is Pride still relevant?

By *laze69 OP Man
4 weeks ago

Coventry

As we are coming into various cities pride days, do you think they are still relevant?

For me they just seem to be another corporate money making sell out that just seems to antagonise people these days.

What's your thought?

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By *it FingerMan
4 weeks ago

Barnstaple

I don't bother with them. Nobody really cares if you're that way inclined nowadays.

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By *actilePigMan
4 weeks ago

LINCOLN

I think to any young people struggling with their sexuality, seeing tens of thousands of people coming together in public who are open and happy can only be a good thing. Look at the recent case of that young boy who killed himself after being bullied about his sexuality. I, for one, do not feel we are at optimal tolerance as far as

sexuality is concerned in the UK. Until then, I will join the march every year I am able.

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By *ezzadMan
4 weeks ago

Nottingham Wollaton

I agree but also that festivals are very corporate these days and probably the best thing I can do is just be out, gay and accepted.

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By *erscumdumpMan
4 weeks ago

Watford & Worth Matravers

Nah, but let the youngsters throw thier money at it and wave some flags and play dress up for the day. If anything, they've merely become an outlet for council virtue signalling.

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By *lastactionheroMan
4 weeks ago

Liverpool

Yeh everything is about making money. But people have a good old time so you kind of have to deal with it. Just like glasto, people try to fleece you for all your worth, but it's still great

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By *excessMan
4 weeks ago

Sleaford

Not really, but whenever did Brits of any sexual persuasion turn down the chance of a party!

Crack on 🙂

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By *IPMANMan
4 weeks ago

West London

Hardly, but seeing as the gay rainbow was hijacked years ago who gives a fuck

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By *uy near ArundelMan
4 weeks ago

Nr Arundel

It's a nice day out for youngsters

and families.

Lost interest in it now myself. I don't really know why they still call it pride tbh.

But nice for them to party.

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By *oxymusicMan
4 weeks ago

Cowbridge

They’re fucking shite

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By *ubtitsMan
4 weeks ago

hyde

Money as they say is the root of all evil lost it's focus and purpose certainly in manchester.

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By *astersteve906Man
4 weeks ago

Near Lutterworth

They served their purpose now just a commercial event.

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By *yker76Man
4 weeks ago

travel

Love going to Manchester pride, yes it costs, but we really enjoy it and so do thousands of others, plus it brings in alot of business over the weekend..

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By *ewBrumBiMan
4 weeks ago

Birmingham B15

Without a pride parade, how will you signal your virtue, and bask in the virtue of your corporate overlords and teenage girls draped in naff rainbow flags?

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By *yker76Man
4 weeks ago

travel

"Without a pride parade, how will you signal your virtue, and bask in the virtue of your corporate overlords and teenage girls draped in naff rainbow flags?"

To be honest we don’t go to the parade itself, just enjoy the party and whole atmosphere of the village.

Its not really like you read in the daily mail or how uncle nige tells you x

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By *IPMANMan
4 weeks ago

West London

Is the there a Gay Pride float at Notting Hill Carnival ??

Solidarity !!

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By *uangshanMan
4 weeks ago

jarrow-fellgate

No because it’s just a party for heterosexuals and everything is commercial, expensive and has no true meaning

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By *astenotimeMan
4 weeks ago

Gedling

Been to many over the years but not the last two years. Too tiring . Been there done it.

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By *mmaSTV/TS
4 weeks ago

near frodsham

Does seem to be about money.

I go to some as can meet up with friends but not bothered about the flags marches drag acts

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By *ndyfy7Man
4 weeks ago

Fleetwood

I do Pride - live near Blackpool and who doesn’t like to party in Blackpool ?

It gives people a chance to see other people like them and know that they’re not alone

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By *os001Man
4 weeks ago

Oxford

It absolutely is still relevant giving those who don't feel like they have a voice or feel alone, that crucial support.

Especially in some areas of the country and the world that are trying to turn back the clock on individuals rights.

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By *ondon RimmerMan
4 weeks ago

Islington

Despite the corporate crap, it's still a coming together of all sorts of gay persuasions that don't normally mix much.

Drag queens, leather men, student groups, unions, all sorts mixing and having fun. Not necessarily 'relevant' but still a good day out.

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By *allsdeep75Man
4 weeks ago

dunmow

Was it ever? Like most of these movements they come way to late where will you find wholesale prejudice against gay or bi people anymore? same as racism apart from some individuals or religious groups discrimination like that went ways decades ago fighting so hard for something you already have seems counterproductive

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