Grizzly Pines, a private gay campground, ignited controversy by banning transgender men from its property, claiming the policy was aimed at preserving a sense of comfort and shared experience among cisgender men. This decision came on Trans Day of Visibility, leading to vocal condemnation from the bear community and broader LGBTQ+ sectors. The Houston Bears were among the first to respond, canceling their Bear Camp event, emphasizing the incompatibility of exclusion with their values. The situation has sparked significant debate about inclusion, transphobia, and community definitions within LGBTQ+ spaces.
This campground was created as a haven specifically for men who historically lacked spaces where they could express themselves openly without outside judgment even from within the broader LGBTQ+ community. We're not anti-trans; we're just focused on preserving this unique sub cultural dynamic.
The idea of having an event where we would be forced to tell some of our members 'not you' is incompatible with our values.
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