Queering the map is such a cool project. Sometimes I like to just see what people wrote close to where I am.
I was surprised to see that even my remote state has posts
I added my own to the mix
It’s quite shitty that despite all the heart-warming stories and potential to make folks feel less alone, my first thought was how this self-disclosure on a map can endanger said people.
Same, tbh. I think a lot of people who do this know there’s a risk, and I admire their courage. I wouldn’t dare.
Oh! Worth mentioning you can donate to the people handling this project on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/queeringthemap
aww, i love this site! but i also can’t find the pin i know i put there when i found the site anymore- i wonder if they removed it. oh well
Yeah the moderation seems to take forever. My pin from a year ago is nowhere to be seen
What a wonderful project, I teared up a little reading some of these, especially the ones from my home province. We’re small, rural, and usually quite behind on LGBTQ+ rights (not to mention our government’s current attack on trans & non-binary kids in schools.)
It’s honestly a treasure to be able to read experiences that closely reflect mine. Makes me feel less alone in the sea of constant cisheteronormativity.
What a beautiful little project. This is what the Internet is made for. People sharing moments because it makes them feel happy
I’m amazed that even my small hometown in the north of England has points!