What happened to cancel culture. I’m sorry but if ANYONE thinks it’s okay to not inform sexual partners of their disease should be cancelled and taken to jail.
Myles Sexton has an article in NOW this week. They claim they are being trolled for the Shoppers Drug Mart campaign because they have a beard and wear makeup. There is no mention of their comments about informing their sexual partners. NOW doesn’t mention this information either. Myles should address the comments and the TikTok and stand in their words if that’s their truth. Own it.
(from NOW) Sexton said that for the first few days after the campaign launched, they received positive feedback, with people giving them kudos for the gig and sharing photos of the in-store posters.
However, on Monday, the narrative surrounding the campaign began to change, with some people sharing their upset about Sexton’s involvement.
“All of these [comments] are very much, like, heavy on my image,” they explained. “You know, a lot of people commenting on how upset they are that a person who has a beard and is wearing makeup is featured in an ad like this.”
Sexton says that they deal with online hate due to their identity every day, adding that it’s only gotten worse over the last few years. They explained that the hatred and trolling tend to flare up when they work on a project with a large brand.
“I’m better now, at like managing how it impacts me… I just really try to look at it as a really great way that we can have more meaningful conversations around this topic.”
The influencer said that they believe a lot of people think the fight for equality and representation is over, which is not true.
“This just shows the work that still needs to happen in order to create safer spaces for people in Canada and the world.”
SEXTON SHARES ADVICE FOR 2SLGBTQ+ YOUTH
Sexton says they have suffered through verbal and physical violence due to their identity for years, and shared some advice for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
“Choosing your authenticity over your safety, takes a lot of courage,” they explained. “[You have] to celebrate yourself, that you have the courage to be your authentic self, and like, walk out that door every single day.”
They added that criticizing someone online does not take courage.
What happened to cancel culture. I’m sorry but if ANYONE thinks it’s okay to not inform sexual partners of their disease should be cancelled and taken to jail.
Myles Sexton has an article in NOW this week. They claim they are being trolled for the Shoppers Drug Mart campaign because they have a beard and wear makeup. There is no mention of their comments about informing their sexual partners. NOW doesn’t mention this information either. Myles should address the comments and the TikTok and stand in their words if that’s their truth. Own it.
(from NOW) Sexton said that for the first few days after the campaign launched, they received positive feedback, with people giving them kudos for the gig and sharing photos of the in-store posters.
However, on Monday, the narrative surrounding the campaign began to change, with some people sharing their upset about Sexton’s involvement.
“All of these [comments] are very much, like, heavy on my image,” they explained. “You know, a lot of people commenting on how upset they are that a person who has a beard and is wearing makeup is featured in an ad like this.”
Sexton says that they deal with online hate due to their identity every day, adding that it’s only gotten worse over the last few years. They explained that the hatred and trolling tend to flare up when they work on a project with a large brand.
“I’m better now, at like managing how it impacts me… I just really try to look at it as a really great way that we can have more meaningful conversations around this topic.”
The influencer said that they believe a lot of people think the fight for equality and representation is over, which is not true.
“This just shows the work that still needs to happen in order to create safer spaces for people in Canada and the world.”
SEXTON SHARES ADVICE FOR 2SLGBTQ+ YOUTH Sexton says they have suffered through verbal and physical violence due to their identity for years, and shared some advice for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
“Choosing your authenticity over your safety, takes a lot of courage,” they explained. “[You have] to celebrate yourself, that you have the courage to be your authentic self, and like, walk out that door every single day.”
They added that criticizing someone online does not take courage.