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nosleepforthedreamer t1_j6ddkq4 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Reply to comment by Drag0nfly_Girl in Dickens' David Copperfield: Were men more affectionate with each other in the 18th century? by angelojann

> the visibility of homosexuality had a direct negative effect on same-sex affection

No, the negativity came from the fear of being stigmatized. Maybe you didn’t mean to but I don’t like your placing blame on gay people for being themselves.