Singapore's Online LGBTQ+ Talks: A Decade in Review

Singapore is a place where old and new ideas mix in interesting ways. The country is very tech-savvy, but it still has a law from colonial times that makes homosexuality illegal. This law, called Section 377A, was not strictly enforced, but it was still there. It was like a reminder of what society thought was acceptable. For a long time, people argued about this law. Some wanted it gone, while others wanted to keep it. In 2022, the law was finally removed. But even before that, people were finding ways to express themselves online. Social media became a place where they could talk about LGBTQ+ issues without too much fear. In Singapore, being LGBTQ+ is not fully accepted, but it's not completely rejected either. This in-between state makes people careful about how they express themselves. Online spaces, like Twitter, became important for these conversations. They allowed people to share their thoughts and connect with others who felt the same way. Over the past ten years, Twitter has been a key platform for LGBTQ+ discussions in Singapore. It has allowed people to build communities, share experiences, and even challenge societal norms. These online talks have played a big role in shaping the country's views on LGBTQ+ issues.