Hi! I recently had a difficult confrontation with someone in the LGBT community who says that A-people shouldn’t participate in the LGBT movement because the movement “is meant to celebrate non-heterosexual sex” and that A-people are “weakening” it. I say that my saying “not applicable” to sexual desire is just as revolutionary as non-heterosexual activity. Is there a good resolution to this divide that’s mutually supportive for all us non-het-sex people?

fuckyeahasexual:

Ever notice how LGBT people were “othered” and now at times that is mirrored back at us. It’s similar to how kids are bullied and become nerds only to bully people who aren’t nerdy enough. Anyways— 

LGBT people who are truly inclusive and open minded don’t have issues with asexuals. They welcome asexuals.  Aces and other a-spec people can also help the movement, but I’m getting off track again. 

So, yes I fully think that a good resolution can and will happen and the answer is simply more awareness. 

I don’t wonder if it’s because some aces have heteroromantic relationships, which, from the outside, would appear to be straights invading LGBT spaces. Doesn’t excuse the attitude, but it might explain it.

There’s also probably an element of thinking that aces aren’t nearly as discriminated against as the rest of the LGBT community.

Which, to be fair, I’m ace, and no one gives a single fuck, as far as I know, not even the co-workers of mine who know I have zero interest in dating. They may think it’s a little weird, but they’re very live and let live.