Comments on: Warts and all

By: Damien Stephens

Damien Stephens — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:17:22 +0000

I’m sorry, Jeremy. I can be a bit of a cynic sometimes. If it’s your first Mardi Gras, you should totally get involved. I know what you mean about feeling on the outer – especially when coming-out. There may be a judgmental element among the scene, but do you really need the ‘approval’ of people like that? There are some awesome community groups for GLBTI youth, like Twenty 10. They throw some fantabulous events for same-sex attracted youth, where you can get to know others with similar reservations. And they’re probably feeling just as daunted as you. Check-out the below links. What have you got to lose? The world is your oyster! Hugz and cheers for the comments! xxd http://www.twenty10.org.au/ http://www.acon.org.au/youth/news/ya

By: jeremy

jeremy — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:53:53 +0000

this perfectly describes my current situation trying to fit in on oxford street. i’m 19 and overweight, and i always have been. i am not made to feel welcome nearly everywhere i go where body beautiful guys and designer clothes are all they care about. that is why i like the bears, they at least more down to earth. this is my first m-gras, and i am thinking of not bothering with this “family” at all !

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:09:42 +0000

This will not be a popular article. It is a little cynical to suggest we are guilty of bigotry as a community. Perhaps it is about how we choose to look at it??? However it is very possibly true and I applaud the author and your publication for not pulling any punches.

By: Wil

Wil — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:57:35 +0000

BRAVO!! Thankyou for telling it like it is! We should put on an inclusive Mardi Gras which we can be proud of on a global scale!