If I understand correctly there is a new Blog or site created by former Bettermost member Jess (injest) where it members, those who self-identify as “conservative” can discuss whatever topic they like without fear of opposition or contradiction? And further, are copying posts from Bettermost members for ridicule, without that person knowing that is done therefore not even providing the opportunity for rebuttal, expansion, clarification etc.(if that person desired to do so), which is nothing but cowardly. All because they feel victimized by “liberal” members here who won’t concede to their “conservative” arguments?
I think conservative Bettermost members, or those who think they are conservative can only blame themselves. Bettermost was setup in response to an amazing film that will live in our hearts, truly, forever. It is a film that concerned the lives of two gay men who could not, because of societal restrictions and internalized fear, live the life they should have. The people with whom this film resonated the most are gay men, followed by straight women, a few gay women, and a tiny number of straight men (as far as I know). Like it or not, most gay men, and most of their supporters, think of themselves as liberal. Of course one can be socially liberal and fiscally conservative etc. Most people have a blend of “liberal” and “conservative” views, and you’d be surprised at how much overlap there is. Knowing that most people in the gay community think of themselves as liberal and the Bettermost membership probably mostly made up of gay men, a conservative person should know that if they post a supposedly conservative view they will get a lot of disagreement, especially when that viewpoint is presented in pompous, arrogant and condescending ways.
It seems to me they have become what they claim to detest. They have created a place where they can commiserate with one another about how victimized they are at the hands of the “liberal elite”, over which they claim superiority (it’s a fascistic outlook to feel victimized at the hands of those to whom you feel you are clearly superior). They have created a place where negativity rules, where there is little discussion of positive and affirming values but mere sneering and condescension of what they perceive to be “liberal” values making is no more than a reactionary mire. Well, go for it and please don’t troll here.
