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Blocked and Reported

Primo: Ask Us Anything

May 31, 2023
The hosts discuss the concept of community within marginalized groups, the controversy surrounding referring to females as 'boys', their favorite characters in the game 'Slay the Spire', and the lack of conservative guests on the show.
16:43

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Quick takeaways

  • The LGBTQ+ community is not a cohesive entity but a diverse population with varying needs and desires, and referring to it as a unified community is based on a false premise similar to the notion of the black community as one cohesive group.
  • The podcast faces challenges in finding ideologically diverse guests, as some individuals on the left are becoming increasingly reluctant to engage in discussions with those who hold opposing viewpoints, while conservatives tend to be more willing to defend their positions and engage in dialogue.

Deep dives

Is the LGBTQ+ community a cohesive entity?

The episode explores the question of whether the LGBTQ+ community can be considered a cohesive entity. The host and guest discuss the idea that there is no unified community, but rather a population of disparate individuals with varying desires and needs. They argue that referring to the LGBTQ+ community as a community is based on a false premise, similar to referring to the black community as one cohesive group. They also discuss the benefits and utility of maintaining a sense of linked identity within the LGBTQ+ community in the face of a resurgence of homophobia and transphobia.

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