#I’m also positive it wasn’t a coincidence that this discourse started the day I became active on tumblr

[yellowjacketslesbian]

I just wanted to reiterate that my page, ask inbox, dms, etc. will always be a safe space to discuss Van Palmer’s canon butch lesbian identity, as well as any headcanons related to Van’s gender identity. I know there are certain individuals in the fandom who have always fought very hard to shut down, undermine, and deflect from those conversations. however, I believe they’re important discussions to have, particularly because of the level of push back they receive (and especially because I know many people in this fandom are butch, gnc, and/or nonbinary themselves).

I have personally dealt with a lot of hate (both direct and indirect) for daring to write Van as nonbinary in fics on occasion. however, I will never stop, because knowing even a few people felt seen and accepted because of something I wrote far outweighs any vitriol I receive for it.

also, having discussions around Van’s butch lesbian identity or gender identity in no way cancels out an appreciation for any other part of Van’s identity or taivan as a ship, and especially not other characters, and it’s very weird to imply it does imo.

as a nonbinary butch lesbian, I am personally very skeptical of people who are cis (and especially gender conforming) actively trying to shut down these type of conversations and implying butch identity or gender nonconformity is somehow less important than other facets of the characters’ identity.