By Thanks guys - 26/11/2013 05:21 - United States - Richmond

Today, I logged onto Facebook to see one of my "friends" had used my account to post a coming-out story. It had comments on it such as "I knew it!" "Finally." and "That explains so much." FML
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babyblueyes 27

That's when you put your "friends" numbers on Craigslist under "men seeking men".

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tpm45 25

Hey, at least your friends are accepting. Now you can REALLY come out.

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swick25 22

If you are indeed gay that is messed up. if Facebook was around when I came out and my friends did that I would be pissed. buuuuut its kind of funny in a way. if you are not gay then really have fun with it

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MizzCandyCotton 13

I don't understand why sexual preference is being used as a means for bullying. 1. If you are not gay, you know that, so why get upset? F... what people think. 2. If you are gay, embrace it. Really, now...

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SweetasCandy0609 28

#33 I don't think they meant it as bullying OP I think it was more of a prank.

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blackonblight 32

Being misrepresented is not something to just brush off. Sexual and Romantic orientation are part of a person's identity, and while it may be easier for someone who is part of the heterosexual heteromantic majority to just assume others won't be mislead, those of us who are GSRM (Gender/sexuality/romantic minorities) might be a little hurt by this. Not to go into outing someone against their will, that's going to be covered by other people I'm sure. But being labeled as something you're not, and then treated as something you're not, because someone decided to misrepresent your identity as a 'joke' is really not something to just shrug over. If someone were to represent me as homosexual-homoromantic, I would be upset because it isn't true. I know it isn't true, but just saying that doesn't explain to people that the things they've assumed based on that do no apply. Being misrepresented as desiring something you do not is at the least discomforting. As an asexual aromantic, being misrepresented in that way would give people the wrong impression with regards to relationships, the same as if ones marital status was misrepresented. Ok, I think I've probably made very little sense, but maybe something sticks out enough to be asked about/pointed out/mocked relentlessly.

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glitterkuro 18

Yeah, I was outed against my will and it wasn't fun at all. For the person in question, of course it matters whether or not they're actually a GSM/LGTBQ* person. It'd be a lot easier for a straight person to shrug that off. But in terms of others who may be unwilling to come out, for whatever reason, or who are out but found it particularly hard, it can be pretty hurtful to see sexual identity seen as a "joke".

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SweetasCandy0609 28

I think it's time you start thinking of something to get your "friends" back with for example maybe pull the popcorn prank and then post it on YouTube it's hilarious.

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elusiveshame 22

Don't leave yourself logged in and things like this won't happen. Or make stronger passwords.

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Dark_Stream 29

YDI. Never share your accounts, even with your SO. You never know what a fit of anger, some drunken bumbling, or a not-so-innocent prank can do for your peace of mind and reputation.

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worldclassrager 39

Get a girlfriend quick...or post an apology of someone hacked you and best of all always log out and change your password...

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perdix 29

That's a so-so prank. If they also made friend requests to Westboro Baptist Church, the Boy Scouts and Chick-Fil-A, that would have been hilarious!!!

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blackonblight 32

That is a tremendously shitty thing for the so called friend to have done. Regardless of OP's actual sexuality. Sexuality is a part of a person's identity that the individual should have the ability to control when and if it is discussed with anyone. If one decides to keep the matter private, that should be allowed and respected. Outing someone against their will is a horrible thing to do, and misrepresenting a person's identity is just as bad. Gender/Sexuality/Romantic Minorities have enough issues to deal with. OP, you probably need some better security on your accounts, and a screening policy on who you hang out with. The ones who thought this was an acceptable joke are probably best kicked to the curb. Those who responded to the story by treating you the same as before are the keepers.

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ccdude14 4

Could your friends have known you well enough that they knew this was a joke? If so that is likely it. A friend of mine left his facebook open and someone posted a bunch of my little pony pictures he already was a fan.

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