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Originally Posted by charper
Does it really matter that Edmonton's is "bigger"? I don't think so. It's about celebrating our diversity. As a Province we've made a lot of progress. That's what counts, not who got there first.
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Of course it matters to undo this idea that Edmonton is more progressive than Calgary. I had to sit through some douche in Vancouver telling me that queers born in Calgary always move to Edmonton before ending up in that gay valhalla known as Vancouver and when was I going to make that move? We get slagged all the time for being rednecks and it MATTERS that Calgary's celebration has become huge and big-city in most respects. Is it bigger than Edmonton's? Not so much the point as the fact that it's not smaller (and never was to my knowledge) and relatedly Calgary isn't a podunk hellhole that queers need to escape from anymore.
Partner and I were in Van in mid-august enjoying drinks and snacks on the terrace at the Hotel Georgia which is FUCKING CLASS AMAZING and women at our table tells us that we "seem like Vancouver guys" and meant it as a compliment. I told her that we represent the new face of Calgary and we LOVE our city. So no I'm not just going to sit on my hands when somebody posts patent nonsense about us. If people really want to discuss Edmonton pride go do it on that thread.
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