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Jul 14 Reblogged

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Dan Savage talks to David Jay, founder of AVEN

I decided to listen to Dan Savage’s podcast, because up until now, I’ve only read quotes from him, and I’ve had a problem with a lot of the things I’ve read about him. I have to say, hearing him speak directly did not change my opinions about him at all. In fact, he came off as a bit sexist in parts, which added to my dislike. Referring to Marcus Bachmann as the “first lady” in an attempt to emasculate and discredit him comes across as really sexist. Telling a woman that her behaviour was “very female,” as if this is a negative thing and telling her to “man up” comes across as really sexist. I’m undecided about the “getting fucked” bit near the end, but it definitely has sexist undertones. Also, referring to anyone as a “controlling psycho bitch,” is not only sexist, but ablest as well. Fat-shaming is frequent throughout the podcast. As to the part of the podcast about asexuality, it wasn’t quite as offensive as I expected it to be, given what I’ve read (which isn’t saying much, as it was still quite offensive). I don’t think this was the most adequate depiction of Savage’s views on asexuality, however. The fact that David Jay was under contract probably affected what Savage could and couldn’t say. The comments from his listeners underneath the podcast make me want to cry. They’re awful. I really sincerely hope they’re not representative of the LGBT community as a whole. I really don’t like Dan Savage at all.

I use this tag frequently on my personal blog and I think it applies here too: Dan Savage is like the poster child for being a douche.

I always enjoy hearing David Jay talk.  Dan Savage not so much.

(Source: electricdeathtulips)

Notes

  1. sirchubbybunny reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    Dan Savage is a fucking putz; how the hell can people still support this fuckwit?
  2. aliwhat reblogged this from fistfightsandstilettos and added:
    The comments actually remind me of what the world as a whole thinks of asexuality when they actually know what it is....
  3. ohdeargodwhy reblogged this from electricdeathtulips
  4. potassiumhydride reblogged this from pansexualpride
  5. missanndree reblogged this from fuckyeahaces and added:
    is Privileged Denying Dude incarnate.
  6. keepcalmandveganon reblogged this from transqueery and added:
    Ugh, I hate Dan Savage.
  7. boney-eyes-jefferson reblogged this from pansexualpride
  8. howoddnichole reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    dan savage is a misogynist, assimilationist asshat who hates fetishists (unless it’s his fetishes, of course).
  9. sibi-horas reblogged this from funkyeyepatch and added:
    I could hug you right now Cambrian *sniffles*
  10. funkyeyepatch reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    The comments on that site are what I expected. Ignorant comments from a bunch of fuckwits (possible trolls?). Asexuals...
  11. brownsugaar reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    I’ve noticed this as well, thought I was the only one. Even when people confront him on his blatant sexism, he’s...
  12. clownyprincess reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    This just in! Dan Savage is STILL a jackass and STILL not worth your support or commendation.
  13. fistfightsandstilettos reblogged this from pansexualpride
  14. bigmamaunikorn reblogged this from pansexualpride and added:
    People I know really like him and that makes me sad/mad. He was one of the grand marshals or whatever at NYC pride. I...
  15. humanthedeathdance reblogged this from pansexualpride
  16. captain-sonic reblogged this from iamthecrime
  17. iamthecrime reblogged this from electricdeathtulips
  18. electricdeathtulips reblogged this from fuckyeahaces and added:
    I should add that it was really great hearing David Jay talk, and I would recommend listening to him for those of you...
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