What is OutiePride?
OutiePride is about owning who you are. It’s a virtual hilltop for you to scream out “I’m no longer ashamed of being __________”. OutiePride is a celebration of honesty and courage. OutiePride is not exclusively about sexual orientation. It’s about people of all kinds coming together and being proud of who they are and where they come from. Life would be a lot easier if we just stop hiding who we truly are. Hiding your identity shuts you out from more meaningful relationships. Lying empowers ignorance. What would the world look like if there was an explosion of honesty? Only by working together can we defeat of ignorance and fear. Why is a website like this needed? Sometimes it’s easier face your fears by writing things out or talking to a camera. Together we can create a supportive environment for people to face their biggest fear - who they really are. Together we can start a movement. |
What OutiePride isn't
Outie Pride is not about something you can change about yourself. Outie Pride is not about confessing something you’ve said, thought, or done. We have all done things that we are not proud of. You need to resolve those matters directly with the people you feel you have hurt. Outie Pride is not about outing others. Outie Pride is not about seeking reward or praise. If this is your motivation for coming out, then you should think twice about it. Outie Pride is not for children. (Message for anyone under 16) This is a tough one. Who am I to tell you that you’ve only begun to discover who you are and that it may not be time to come out. All I can say is that it would be exploitative to publish information that you may regret one day. I suggest you keep a personal journal about your feelings. This isn't a matter you should take lightly. Outie Pride is not about humor. Don’t try to be funny here. We're serious about this matter. Lives are lost every day to fear and ignorance. We are serious about changing that. There are plenty of other places you can go if you want to try to impress people with your wit. OutiePride has no place for posers, liars or haters. They have our sympathy and understanding, but their views have no place here. This is a supportive community, not a place to push the limits of free speech. |
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