The new asexual flag makes me feel seen, especially as someone in a queerplatonic relationship who is open to having additional queerplatonic partners. While the redesign may not resonate with everyone, no one is being forced to stop using the previous flag.
What concerns me far more than the flag discourse itself is the treatment of its creator, Aceingrace. Criticism of a design is one thing; racist comments and attacks against the creator are not acceptable. As a community that already struggles for visibility and understanding, our focus should be on supporting one another rather than tearing each other down.
One thing I appreciate about this redesign is that it has encouraged conversations about representation and whose experiences are reflected within our community. It has also reminded me of the importance of continually examining my own biases and remaining open to learning from others.
It's okay to prefer the old flag. It's okay to use the flag that feels most meaningful to you. What isn't okay is responding to disagreement with racism or personal attacks.
