Board Thread:Fanon Discussion/@comment-10860529-20141107042854

So I've been wanting to make a thread on this subject for a while: A safe space to discuss general LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Queer, Inter-sex, and Asexual) topics regarding Ever After High headcanons, ships, and our OCs!

Now I know that, depending on your knowledge, this may seem like a broad topic. To help produce discussing, have some semi-specific, nifty bullet points to help generat some conversational goodness:


 * So, which characters do you headcanon as a specific sexuality (or lack there of, for those of us who are ace/aromantic)?


 * Any particular same-sex ships you support for whatever reason? Or with no logical reason? I mean people ship straight ships for no reason other than being "cute" all the time, so there's shouldn't be no shame.
 * What about canon characters and transgender headcanons? Or is there anyone you think that could possibly be non-binary?

On the topic of OCs: A note on the last bullet point above: Keep in mind that the opinion an OC has on this subject may differ from the poster's opinion, whether or not an OC is narrow-minded. That being said, be mindful of those who could be triggered and please, no homophobic/transphobic slurs.
 * If you have EAH OCs that aren't straight and/or happen not to be cisgender, does their gender/sexuality affect how they view their story and parent's legacy? Or is it not a big deal at all?
 * Are they in the closet, so to speak, or is their sexuality/gender out in the open? Or perhaps, do they trust specific people with this information, and who?
 * Are their parent(s) in on it, or are they kept clueless? Are they/would they be supportive with this knowledge? Heck, is their parent(s) somewhere within the LGBTQIA spectrum (hey, you knever know)?
 * Regardless of your OC's gender and sexuality(whether they fit any letters in the LGBTQIA or happen to be cis/straight), what is your OCs stance on LGBTQIA? Supportive? Appathetic? If cis and/or straight, is your OC an ally?

(Though on the subject of "queer": If can be a slur depending on the context, but in this case of a certain abbreviation, it is being used as a reclaimed, catch-all term for anyone who isn't straight or cis. If you're unsure how to use it, it's probably for the best that you don't say it.) And last but not least, a little something that pertains to both:


 * Are their any particular tropes, literary devices, and stereotypes regarding LGBTQIA folks that you want to discuss, would rather not perpetuate, arewanting to avoid, or want to subvert/play with regarding headcanons/ships/OCs?  Any headcanons that bother you when it comes to the more harmful stereotypes that crop up in mainstream media?


 * And what about gender roles? This is a rather broad su

Feel free to come up with more on-topic questions, fic/OC help, and anything that can relate to the subjects at hand

Since this can be a touchy subject, I'm urging folks to be respectful of each other throughout the conversation. There may be some terms mentioned that you or others might not be familliar with, and in that case we are here to help educate (as long folks are open-minded and we are quick to correct our mistakes and blunders). Try not to stray too far off topic, and if things get out of hand then I will close the thread indefinitely. 