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Inconsistency with asexuality
The article opens with "Coming out of the closet, or simply coming out, is a figure of speech for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and asexual LGBT+ people's self-disclosure..." but later lists coming out as ace under Non-LGBT contexts. Is there some sort of protocol here I'm not aware of or should appropriate edits be made? KillTheToy (talk) 18:21, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

I agree. I've removed it from the non-LGBT context as asexuality is part of the LGBTQ+ community.--109.153.96.42 (talk) 20:46, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

Hello. On 13 September 2017, according to the revision history, someone put asexuality back into the list of Non-LGBT applications. I do not feel qualified to perform an edit, so would it be possible to remove it from that list? Thank you. 198.135.118.2 (talk) 21:00, 16 March 2018 (UTC)

Data mining laws
Administrators of websites can use data mining in a threatening manner. Is there activism against LBGT persons besides Linux? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.44.2.152 (talk) 18:59, 20 March 2018 (UTC)

"Openly" listed at Redirects for discussion
A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Openly. The discussion will occur at Redirects for discussion/Log/2020 November 19 until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Hog Farm Bacon 23:15, 19 November 2020 (UTC)

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Edit Suggestions
In addition to editing language used in the Identity Issues section, content was added under the transgender section specifically, to expand on a few points stated.

Transgender Identity and coming out

See also: Transgender Coming Out

Transgender people vary greatly in choosing when, whether, and how to disclose their transgender status to family, close friends, and others. The prevalence of discrimination and violence against transgender people (in the United States, for example, transgender people are 28% more likely to be victims of violence) can make coming out a risky decision. Fear of retaliatory behavior, such as being removed from the parental home while underage, is a cause for transgender people to not come out to their families until they have reached adulthood. Parental confusion and lack of acceptance of a transgender child may result in parents treating a newly revealed gender identity as a "phase" or making efforts to change their children back to "normal" by utilizing mental health services to alter the child's gender identity.

The internet can play a significant role in the coming out process for transgender people. Some come out in an online identity first, providing an opportunity to go through experiences virtually and safely before risking social sanctions in the real world. However, while many trans people find support online they don't have in real life, others encounter bullying and harassment for stating their identity online. According to a study published by Blumenfeld and Cooper, youth who identify as LGBT are 22% less likely to report online bullying due to factors such as parents not believing/understanding them or fear of having to come out to explain the incident. This further shows the problems trans individuals can have coming out, where it's very rare to find support and help.

Transgender identity has a different complexity in terms of coming out than the problems associated with LGBT identity. While coming out in terms of sexual orientation influences a variety of perceptions, from family expectations to social stigma, those same problems manifest in a different light when coming out as trans/non-binary. Lifestyle changes such as wardrobe changes or gender reassignment surgery often add complexity to people who want to come out, on top of other financial and physical implications. Additionally, as the transgender community is smaller than most LGBT groups, support and research of this identity isn't as accessible and well known. DCHWave (talk) 20:32, 17 November 2019 (UTC)

Strong agree with this edit idea. Also, there should be more trans people in the list of prominent people coming out. It seems weird to me that Caitlyn Jenner, although I understand she is unpopular for many reasons, is not listed, given that she is essentially the first openly trans person that many people had ever heard of. 李艾连 (talk) 05:26, 9 November 2021 (UTC)

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Coming out as handicapped -- does it count if there is nothing to lose?
As someone on the Spectrum (Asperger's), I see nothing potentially shameful about something not my choice that has messed up my life badly. The problem is that others hid it from me and ensured that I could never act in ways that have might have gotten me help, including better guidance on education and careers.Pbrower2a (talk) 20:09, 10 May 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Gender and Technoculture 320-01
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Wiki Education assignment: Gender and Technoculture 320-01
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