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Swiss study on hate speech is alarming The fact that the Internet is not a "lawless space" has been emphasized many times in the past. However, precisely this does not seem to stop many people from discriminating against and insulting others on the basis of their appearance or sexual orientation. A JAMESfocus report by ZHAW and Swisscom also recently dealt with the topic of hate speech. The results are shocking and show how present hate has become on the Internet. Around half of the respondents said they were confronted with hate speech more often per week. The problem is particularly widespread among young people between the ages of 16 and 19. Girls and women are affected more often. Sexual orientation also an issue in hate speech Anyone who launches an investigation into the topic of hate speech naturally also asks the question of why people are "hating" in the first place. The LGBTQI+ Communi...

Lil Nas X tweets of new album When you think of self-aware, queer rappers, one name often inevitably comes to mind: Lil Nas X! The artist is known for not mincing words - neither in "real life" nor in his songs. All the more it should please his fans that there will now obviously soon be new songs. Because: Lil Nas X has tweeted that his album will be released on 17.09.2021. After "Old Town Road" and "Montero (Call me by your name)" nothing should stand in the way of continuing the success story. The tweet in detail On Thursday, the tweet referencing Lil Nas X's album went online. But Lil Nas X wouldn't be Lil Nas X if he simply pointed out the release date. Rather, he addresses clear words to his fans and explains, among other things, that it was a kind of therapy for him to work on the album. The artist, who is otherwise actually very s...

Things remain exciting around the OnlyFans platform. Only recently it became known that erotic content should actually - from October - no longer play a role here. The platform planned to distance itself accordingly. Now, however, there seem to be changes again. Allegedly, it will still be allowed to distribute such content. But how did the sudden "change of mind" come about? And how safe is it that OnlyFans users can continue to watch sexy content? Questions upon questions... But a few can already be answered. Many users of OnlyFans criticized the procedure For many people it was clear what they expected at OnlyFans or what the platform stood for. Here, the focus was increasingly on naked skin and sexy content. In return for payment, it was possible for users to let their thoughts wander a bit in erotic terms. What for some, however, was merely fun, was...

Actors and actresses from the soap GZSZ set a sign against homophobia At a time when homophobia is unfortunately still a threat to many people, the makers of GZSZ have decided to make a special statement. Under the hashtag "#nichtsgegenheteros" they confront viewers with statements that queers actually have to deal with. However, it is precisely when they are turned around and directed at straight people that it becomes clear how queer they actually are. What makes you smile at first has actually a serious background. Among other things, the campaign is to be set on Facebook and on Instagram. Participants and statements at a glance Among others, Ulrike Frank and Valentina Pahde are involved in the campaign. Frank utters exactly the sentence that surely just about every single queer - albeit "a little differently" - has heard at least once in their life: ...

In the program of the new BILD TV station one dealt with LGBTQI+. Many readers had already been waiting for it, and now BILD TV, the TV channel for the newspaper, saw the light of day in the media world. In a talk show, among others with Thomas Gottschalk, the topic LGBTQI+ was discussed. And once again it became clear how much opinions seem to diverge here. In summary, the question was addressed whether members of the LGBTQI+ community might feel neglected or disregarded, who do not fall into the "grid" of "gay" or "lesbian" and are therefore often mentioned less in general language. Often the talk is about "gays and lesbians". Pansexuals, transsexual people and all the others are forgotten a little bit. Apropos: The fact that at least the editor-in-chief of the BILD has no problem with sticking to old formulations was already shown at the beginning of the discu...

Prince Charming episode 3: it's kissing and emotional At the latest with the third episode of the third season it is clear: with one or the other candidate deeper feelings are already in play. There is not only kissing, but also crying - last but not least, one candidate decided to leave the show voluntarily. In short: the events overflowed once again. Spoiler warning: If you don't want to know what happens next on Prince Charming because you want to stream it yourself on TVNOW, don't read any further! For everyone else, have fun! The episode starts with a group date In the meantime, the ranks of Prince Charming have thinned out a bit. Currently, at the beginning of the third season around Prince Kim, 14 men are still fighting for the victory and thus also for the heart of "Mr. Charming". The fact that the mood between the participants has become much more relaxed is evident at the latest during the group...

Israeli gay (and bisexual) men now also allowed to donate blood An important step on the way to more equality and tolerance! In Israel, gay/bisexual men are now officially allowed to donate blood... Without private questioning and insinuations. Until now, those concerned were always asked on the spot if they had had sex with a man in the last year. If the question was answered with "Yes!", they were excluded from donating blood and accordingly discriminated against in an unbelievable way. In the meantime, things have changed here. Now the responsible persons on site only inquire whether the blood donors had "high-risk sexual relations with a new partner" in the previous three months. New approach supported by Israeli health minister Of course, the Israeli health minister has already spoken out in the meantime. He has expressed se...

After the summer vacations, before the fall vacations: Queer-friendly vacation spots Queers who feel like planning their next vacation may be wondering where LGBTQs are especially welcome. Holding hands among same-sex couples is not welcome everywhere. All the better if a little planning is done in advance to find out where nothing actually stands in the way of a relaxed vacation. The following tips will help to get a first overview here. No matter if alone or in a group: at these destinations everybody usually feels comfortable and is welcome! Vacation idea No. 1: Ibiza The Balearic island of Ibiza is considered open, tolerant and incredibly versatile. Possibly this is due in part to the island's "hippie past"? No matter why the situation is currently so gay-friendly: people from all over the world know the special flair, which, by the way, not only the famous old town has to offer...

Karl Lauterbach recommends unvaccinated not to come to the CSD The final preparations for the Cologne CSD are underway. Now SPD health expert Karl Lauterbach has had his say. He advocates that those who do not yet have full vaccination protection should not attend the CSD, as the risk of infection is too high. In an interview with T-Online, he referred, among other things, to the dangers that the Delta variant of the virus would bring. Ideally, therefore, everyone who will be on site should either be vaccinated, tested or recovered. Otherwise, he said, it would be difficult to justify such an event. Fear of the consequences of a full CSD? Karl Lauterbach was in the past again and again into the criticism, because he would see according to many critics the situation approximately around Corona, rules and CO. too black. However, the health expert stands by his opinion, pointing out, among other things, which ...