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Originally Posted by Benjamin

The lady is part of the LGB community. You’ll find there’s an increasing number in the LGB community who are trying to separate themselves for the TQ+ community on the basis LGB is about sexuality whereas TQ+ is about gender ideology/identity which is not the same thing/experiences.

I do see the merit in this, absolutely, and I do think grouping T (particularly) with LGB confuses the matter for all. They are different, but the Trans community has already been an integral part of the gay community for historic reasons, right back to the very first pride riot and really LGBT is just made from a collection of people who were all persecuted for similar reasons despite the distinct differences between the identities.

And so while I understand the logic of "it's not the same, it shouldn't be grouped together" I also understand there is a 'strength in numbers' and particularly for historic reasons that was extremely vital for fighting for rights.