Hi! So you’re with another lover. I am disappointed but NOT because because you just proved everyone that you are a simulacra of your satirical song Blank Space…
After carefully thinking about why I’m confused to my anger on your latest romance: the latest tragedy appeared on my Twitter feed which reminded me that it’s been days of going back and forth on your Twitter account hoping for a shout-out of support (to the LGBT) or disgust (to the mass shooting) at an LGBT bar that killed 49 brave people.
It dawned to me the obvious fact that you want nothing but profit… And since you’re not fighting to any ideals, except the ones you benefit for (e.g. Fighting with Apple Music): you don’t want to be attached to any current issues as it may affect your fanbase, business and image as the world’s biggest popstar.
My suspicions started when you said you could’ve done better with your RED album just because you didn’t get that approval from winning the Billboard Award. Then the Keisha issue where Demi Lovato obviously called you out since your feminism cries that doesn’t reflect well in real life especially when a woman was in a battle of her life. You only gave support after Lovato called you out, still I thought Lovato was a drama queen and I stupidly defended you with hypotheses. And finally the Orlando issue where you remained silent amidst the terror of the LGBT community is facing.
Is it necessary for superstars to react? Is it necessary to acquire validation from these people? NO. But as a human being. YES. You should, Taylor. Your fanbase also consist of the LGBT community who are currently suffering with hate crimes; and you somehow owe your success to this community who look up high to you.
I know the LGBT community has a place in your heart: as per your song Welcome to New York, a low-key line says, “…you can want who you want/Boys and boys/And girls and girls” celebrating support. But it seems like you are more afraid to lose Republican or Homophobic supporters than letting your stand be obviously heard.
Because when an influential celebrity, like you, speaks: people listen, matters heard, talks induced, plans made, solutions bring forth…
It’s not about obligation because that’s your right not to be. But as a superstar with a strong support from the LGBT community, it’s more of a responsibility: the visibility of the issue is vital and needs to be shared so that people will be made aware… so change can begin.
So, I realized my disappointment doesn’t range within your disheveled romantic boundaries. Your support could’ve actually change general perspective but you chose to hang out with a guy without caring to anyone but you.
I am so affected because it took me back to high school once again: you suddenly became the typical girl friend who ditches friends when you’re in love and loses yourself in the process.
And if you insist that it’s your right to be silent: I accept. And that’s the reason why I will not take part in your fandom.
‘I love you so much but I just don’t like you anymore.’ -One Day by David Nicholls
(UPDATE: You posted a tribute on IG and Twitter 4 days after people have been calling you out).
