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Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia – Competition

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The Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia (HAHAT) was created to spread awareness of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, and to stand together as a writer community against discrimination of our works.

There is a website with more information here:

http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com/

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
I have a phobia. It's one that a lot of people share. Arachnophobia was what I labelled it when I was younger. Those moments where you freeze in abject fear when you see the scuttling legs and the yucky bodies hurtling towards you. It's irrational, especially in the UK when there aren't really any killer spiders. What I really have is a hatred of spiders. The way they look, the way they run, the way they hide in washing.

I can't understand why the word phobia is even connected to the hatred that is often found towards things we don't like or understand.

Homophobia isn't a phobia… it's an excuse and justification for hatred.

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  1. qaf22 says

    May 17, 2014 at 12:05 am

    This is one of the better hops that take place each year. While giveaway hops are great its great to also raise awareness at the same time.
    -Miranda P bones_mcp(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2014 at 12:16 am

    It's good that more awareness and acceptance is coming about. 20 years ago this last February I lost a friend who couldn't deal with life as a homosexual. I hope our young ones get the understanding that there's nothing wrong with them & true love is unconditional. Thx, Kendra kjpattersonrn@yahoo.com

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  3. Kitty's Random Thoughts says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:18 am

    This is very moving for me. Just lost my sister who was a lesbian. I miss her so much. No matter what people said to her about being with someone of the same sex she proudly held her head up. She was a great inspiration to all of us. This is a wonderful blog post <3
    kittyissweet@gmail.com

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  4. Lee Todd says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:59 am

    please count me in

    leetee2007@hotmail.com

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  5. aelnova says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Yeah, I have a fear of all things with 8 legs too. Thanks for your thoughts, now if only more people could read them.

    aelnova@aol.com

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  6. Bronwyn says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

    oh man that is so true. what's so scary 'bout a person loving another person – but eight legs moving individually…. *shivers violently*

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    • Bronwyn says

      May 17, 2014 at 11:39 am

      ah… my email is beeheeley(at)gamil(dot)com – sorry forgot that part above

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  7. laurie says

    May 17, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    thanks for your great blog post

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  8. Debra E says

    May 17, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I always look forward to this hop. So many great, personal stories of hope are shared.

    debdeege (at) optonline (dot) net

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  9. Cathy Brockman says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    great post and cause! cathybrockmanromance@gmail(dot)com

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  10. Susan says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    I can't believe in the 21st century people still discriminate for any reason whatsoever, let alone something innate. I thought I would see an end to this in my lifetime, but maybe not.

    skadlec1@yahoo.com

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  11. Lisa G says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    We've come so far in the last few years but this message can never be said enough. I'm so proud to be part of this m/m community. Thanks to all the authors and bloggers who are participating.

    lgrant1@san.rr.com

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  12. trishaboylove says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I so agree! Homophobia is not a phobia, it's an excuse to hate people who are gay, nothing more.

    trishaboylove@gmail.com

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  13. Tracy George says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Great post RJ. Who has the right to tell someone who they can and can not love. Hate is such an ugly word and should never be used against other people.
    geetracy1170 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  14. Suzi Webster says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Concise and eloquent as always!

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  15. Elayne says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Good post. Eloquent and to the point. No one has the right to tell someone else who they should love.

    younela48@yahoo.co.uk

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  16. Erica Pike says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    It's totally an excuse for hatred. I have arachnophobia, meaning that I freeze when I see a spider and a cold wave of shivers rush over my body (good thing I live in Iceland!). I very much doubt "homophobes" get that when they see two people of the same sex holding hands. What they DO fear, however, is that it will become such a commonplace practice that people will accept it without a second thought.

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  17. Cherie Noel says

    May 17, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Rj, beautifully succinct.

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  18. Katy Beth McKee says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Thanks for being a part of this.

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  19. MrSouthernBaby ss says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Totally agree, it's an excuse for hatred and causing someone else pain, suffering and humiliation. In my parents case, they use their religion to excuse their homophobia and transphobia. Even in Canada, you get intolerant assholes. *sigh*

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  20. Rodney Batterman says

    May 18, 2014 at 12:08 am

    Great post RJ
    rockybatt@gmail.com

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  21. Jen CW says

    May 18, 2014 at 12:50 am

    Great post! I totally agree. Rather than try to understand, they hate and call it a phobia. It's ridiculous.

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  22. Loveless3173 says

    May 18, 2014 at 1:44 am

    Oh man… i'm with you in the Arachnophobia. Any thing not a lady bug or a butterfly freaks me the hell out and makes my skin crawl. LOL…
    Wonderful post!

    arella3173_loveless@yahoo(dot)com

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  23. Anonymous says

    May 18, 2014 at 2:51 am

    Thanks so much for participating!

    vitajex(at)Aol(Dot)com

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  24. maggie says

    May 18, 2014 at 2:57 am

    Count me in please! Thanks, m8231m@aol.com

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  25. Alaina says

    May 18, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Totally agree it is not a real phobia!
    aegger.echo @ yahoo .com

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  26. Penumbra says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Thanks for participating in this great Hop ๐Ÿ™‚

    penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Anonymous says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I have watch this HOP grow each year – and love it! Thanks for spreading the word and participating. I am totally with you on the spiders – unfortunately for me – hubby fears them more than I do so I get to deal with them!
    Cinders1964@hotmail.com

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  28. Lisa says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for participating in the hop. Let's hope that people will continue to become more understanding and tolerant so they won't have this "phobia". Thanks for the giveaway.

    lkbherring64(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Debby says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Great post. I always cannot believe that someone would kick out their child. My daughter is still my daughter no matter who she loves.
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  30. Shorty Chelle says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Great post. Thank you for the giveaway.

    marsh10@netzero.com

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  31. Ashley E says

    May 19, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    RJ, don't even mention the dreaded "S-word"… *shudders*

    ashley.vanburen[at]gmail[dot]com

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  32. Cornelia says

    May 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for post and hop.
    cvsimpkins@msn.com

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  33. Jillian T says

    May 20, 2014 at 1:00 am

    Thanks for post and hop.
    cvsimpkins@msn.com

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  34. Lena Grey says

    May 20, 2014 at 4:25 am

    Thanks for participating, RJ. lena.grey.iam@gmail.com

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  35. Ray says

    May 20, 2014 at 6:48 am

    "Homophobia isn't a phobia… it's an excuse and justification for hatred." Well-said! Really homophobia isn't a fear at all. It's just an excuse to discriminate against LGBT community.

    ladyunwritten[AT]gmail[DOT]com

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  36. Viki Lyn says

    May 20, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Yes, I loved what you said, homophobia is an excuse for hatred!

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  37. Jbst says

    May 20, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Thanks for your post and for being part of the hop.
    strive4bst(AT) yahoo(Dot) com

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  38. Rissa says

    May 20, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for being a part of the hop and for the chance to win ๐Ÿ™‚
    raynman1979(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. Sara says

    May 21, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I love this hop and all the people who participate.
    svblix@gmail.com

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  40. Antonia says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:46 am

    Completely agree. About the spiders too…now my skin is crawling. Thanks for your post!

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  41. bn100 says

    May 21, 2014 at 6:34 am

    Nice of you to participate

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  42. Anastasia Vitsky says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    The fear comes from insecurity and lack of confidence in one's own identity. If you're focused on who you are and loving your family, you don't have time to bring other people down.

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  43. Michelle Rae says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:53 am

    Thanks for the post, this is an amazing hop! Thanks for the giveaway too.
    MHupp20032003(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. H.B. says

    May 22, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Great post. Thank you for taking part in the hop and for adding your voice against homophobia and transphobia.

    humhumbum AT yahoo DOT com

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  45. Deb :o) says

    May 22, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Please count me in. & your right some people do that, use it as an excuse for hatred.

    Deborah H
    Deborahhansen52@yahoo.com

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  46. stella matta says

    May 22, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    RJ!! I LOVE your definition of homophobia!!!!
    cvale1@virgilio.it

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  47. KimberlyFDR says

    May 23, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks for taking part in the hop!

    kimberlyFDR@yahoo.com

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  48. ShirleyAnn says

    May 23, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Thank you for the post the blog hop has been really interesting and I've learnt a lot.

    ShirleyAnn(at)speakman40(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk

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  49. rainbowgoldreviews says

    May 24, 2014 at 1:33 am

    It was interesting. I heard a lecture about 'homosexual panic' which was used in an attempt to deny men to do jobs like being stewards. It was explained that if men took care of make passengers, give them blankets, and take care of their needs – especially when the stewards looked femme, male passengers would realise their own same sex attraction and freak out in the middle of the flight. Thus employing gay males for the job was considered a risk. …

    Thanks for participating in the hop and the chance to win. marc.darkshade@gmail.com

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  50. Skeeter Lee says

    May 24, 2014 at 5:22 am

    Wonderfully succinct post.

    Spiders creep me out too. It's the eyes, not the legs for me.

    Thanks for taking part in the hop! I love finding new authors to read. Fingers crossed to win.

    Have a great weekend!

    skeeterlee63 @ gmail.comskeeterlee63 @ gmail.com

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  51. Sherry says

    May 24, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Thanks for the wonderful post. I'm so glad I followed the hop.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  52. Wendy Hoffman says

    May 25, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Thanks so much for participating and for the chance to enter! wendynjason04@gmail.com

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  53. Juliana says

    May 25, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    Yes, I have a cockroach phobia, which makes sense… Thank you for participating.
    OceanAkers @ aol.com

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