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daphneWpolsce OP t1_j26vzs2 wrote

Reply to comment by Rare_Message_7204 in Looking for LGBT and Women-Owned Contractors, Electricians, Painters, Plumbers, etc. by daphneWpolsce

I am gay and a woman and like to support my people, and also have had unpleasant encounters of all sorts with men in professional and trade settings. I recognize these industries are male dominated, but/and for that reason prefer to seek out women first!

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Rare_Message_7204 t1_j26xjqb wrote

Got it. That's to bad you've had all sorts of bad experiences with male tradesmen. That surprises me.Many are good people, try not to cast them all off.

Also, for what it's worth, if women are your preference, cool but saying you want to support just your people is kind of a bummer. We should all be doing our best to support each other and not put everyone into boxes.

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daphneWpolsce OP t1_j27504g wrote

In my experience, only people who have not experienced discrimination and marginalization say things like that. Of course I want to support everyone and I'm kind and respectful in all of my interactions as long as I'm receiving the same. I simply feel more comfortable with women and other queer people, because they are more likely to understand me (and, let's be honest, not hit on me).

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Rare_Message_7204 t1_j28kwid wrote

Its not one size fits all..I've experienced plenty of adversity in my life. Through all of it I've learned that most people are good. I try to keep that mindset and I don't feel visual or sexual traits have anything to do with one's character. Completely discounting men for being men, wouldn't that also be discrimination and marginalization?

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Paper_Disastrous t1_j28l5rw wrote

Do you know where mansplainers go to get hydrated?

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BurningPage t1_j29wcgb wrote

Is it in New Hampshire?

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Paper_Disastrous t1_j2bg8vh wrote

It's a "well actually"

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Drivedrivefff t1_j2bh5lc wrote

Thanks for providing nothing to the discussion.

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Paper_Disastrous t1_j2big5c wrote

The discussion was incel drivel dipshittery. Cope my dude.

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Drivedrivefff t1_j2bkk6f wrote

I don't know how you can read what that person wrote and come to the conclusion that it was just incel drivel dipshittery. They were fairly respectably sharing their thoughts and perspective on a contentious matter. You coming along and slinging sex based insults doesn't help anyone.

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Trailwatch427 t1_j28vtm1 wrote

I would suggest you contact LGBTQ NH-based people or organizations. Businesses owned by LGBTQ folks or women.

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