I'm not outraged by this post, @Manton – but I am disappointed.

Some people have accepted the twisted narrative that Vincent is a bigot and fascist. If they truly believe that, his post won’t be enough of an apology. But it’s enough for me.

Let me speak for myself: I have serious questions about whether he supports LGBTQ+ people, and why he supports Musks. And he must've known that's the questions people had. Then why didn't he address them? The first he only did in a roundabout way – but the second not at all. And I haven't "accepted" any narrative yet, but I still don't think that was a proper apology.

In a similar way, you also failed to properly address the most pressing question head-on. Did you not understand what was asked, or do you, for some reason, just don't want to answer it? You must've known that what several have been asking about, and not only Adam, is about your beliefs. Not just Micro.blog's. Then, and I ask this from a place of love, why on earth won't you just take the words into your mouth?

Micro.blog is a good place for LGBTQ+ people. It’s a good place because we have been trying to lay the foundation for a safe community for 8 years. It’s a good place because we are passionate about understanding why communities work and how to make them better. I know there are LGBTQ+ people who have been happy here, who have found the perfect place for their blog and a community that respects them, and I hope they stay with us.

Why isn't there no humbleness in this paragraph? Why nothing about what people can do if they experience not being safe? Why no personal passage like "If you're an LGBTQ+ person: I will work hard to make sure it's a safe place – and please let me know if I can do more."?

To be clear, I'm not questioning your beliefs. I'm questioning why you keep them obscured.

I ask again: Did you not see that people wanted reassurance from Manton the person (and not only Micro.blog the service)? Where you to proud to provide it, or what? I don't get it… You might feel like it's performative – but you're not doing yourself any favours here. 😕