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Modoc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 4:44 pm The only missed opportunities are the days when everyone who wants to wear a skirt doesn't do it.

I'd echo that sentiment Modoc.
The key is everyone who "wants" to wear a skirt!
Mr Average Hetero-Normal is put off by LGBTQ association probably isn't that keen in the first place and likely bases more of his life decisions on "other" opinions too.
Follows the herd in other words.
Steve

I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.

DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.

If you want to associated me with LGBTQ I dont care an old college buddy is gay.
One of my favorite skirts.

Now THAT is an eye-catcher -- I like it. Not sure where I'd wear it -- but I'd find something!

This is about "The Skirt" - -

Where to wear it

I've seen several hot-air balloons with that color scheme
Really stands out in flight

UncleAl

Here is my effort with a similar skirt, out, about, loud and proud.
Steve.

DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.

With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.

timemeddler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.

At the moment, DrFishnets lives in the UK, so is free to not care. Obviously governments change and new laws can be added, but we are all free at the moment.

Mouse wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:46 pm

timemeddler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.

At the moment, DrFishnets lives in the UK, so is free to not care. Obviously governments change and new laws can be added, but we are all free at the moment.

At the moment, but even from a non legal perspective, I've literally been bitched at on account of skirts being associated with lgbtq. It just makes it harder on some of us who aren't part of it.

timemeddler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm

DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.

With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.

Maybe so in the land of Uncle Sam but over here in the UK and especially Scotland the governments are easy on the LGBTQ movement at the moment.

BTW I’m not LGBTQ. I am just a man who likes wearing skirts, dresses and tights.

Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.

phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.

How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.

timemeddler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:37 pm

phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.

How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.

That law applies to State owned buildings and requires you to use the restroom matching your biological sex. It does not apply to private facilities thats up to the owners of those facilities to decode. The trend in new construction here is unisex bathrooms where the stales are actual rooms with a full height door for complete privacy.

phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:52 pm

timemeddler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:37 pm

phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.

How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.

That law applies to State owned buildings and requires you to use the restroom matching your biological sex. It does not apply to private facilities thats up to the owners of those facilities to decode. The trend in new construction here is unisex bathrooms where the stales are actual rooms with a full height door for complete privacy.

It's still a law aimed at trans people with fines that cost about as much as a small house. This isn't the only state doing it either.

Consider this, a guy chooses to wear a skirt as his personal choice dictates.
An individual or group of individuals consider him to be LGBTQ oriented because of that one action.
It is feasible that he may carry on regardless, but that judgement remains.
Same man, same skirt lives in a jurisdiction where anyone who has LGBTQ leanings is subject to official sanction and MIS are so designated by the law of that land.
He may defy the edicts, but there is a risk attached and likely the status quo will prevail.
Then we have the places that he is free to choose without any fear of repercussion in any way at all.
Cherish that freedom, it is a rare and fragile thing.
Above all never take it's permanence for granted!
My point is that we really cannot affect the prejudices of society and governments towards MIS, all we can really be ambassadors for change at a very individual level.
Consider this carefully, very carefully.
Steve.