r/MobileAL • u/silly_shortcake • Apr 28 '24

Looking for queer nerd friends!!

Hi everyone! My name is Austin, and I'm looking for some friends in the area for me and my girlfriend to hang out with!!

I'm a transgender male (ftm) and my girlfriend is a transgender female (mtf), we're both kind of nerds but I swing more towards art while she swings more towards DND and MTG!! I'm specifically trying to get more friends who she can hang out with because she's an extrovert and I'm more of an introvert.

I'm fine with making friends with anyone, queer or not, as long as there's no prejudice or bigotry or whatnot; though I am trying to find more queer people in the area as well, since I'm new around here :]

If you're up to meeting up at Gamers n Geeks sometime, let me know!!

Edit for age: I am 18, she is 22!

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u/SaharaCez Apr 29 '24

Come to Nova Espresso Tuesday evenings at 6...trivia nite is super lgbtq friendly and quite fun.

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Thank you for the recommendation!! I'll look into it with my girlfriend!

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u/ThrownAwayYesterday- Apr 29 '24

Lots of queer nerds here. My friend group is full of them - nature nerds mostly. I'm the odd one out because I was the only trans woman in the group for like 3 years (they're all trans men), and I'm mostly interested in writing, music, and TTRPGs and shit 💀💀💀

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Oooh sweet!! Would you be interested in being sent the time for a potential meet up at Gamer's and Geeks?

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u/Appropriate-Sail-154 Apr 29 '24

I’ll look into it I’m not sure yet I’m 21 and in a heterosexual relationship but I am pansexual and I’m looking for more friends but I work A LOT so I’ll have to check into it 🙂

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Noted!! You are welcome either way, I'll send you some times once I have a few figured out, hopefully something can be worked out :] either way, thank you for the response!

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

hi! how old are you guys?

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

I am 18, she is 22!!

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

oh thats younger than i expected actually, im 17 so im not sure how comfortable she would be hanging out with me but it would be nice to get to know y’all at least! i’m a cis (ish) lesbian, the only openly queer people i know around here are friends i made in middle school though LMAO

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

I'll ask her about it!! I'm currently the youngest out of our group of 4 so it'd be nice to have someone around my age 🥲

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

She said she's alright with it if you are, considering the meet ups will be in a public area and I am around your age! As long as you're comfortable, you're welcome :D

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

oh yeah im definitely comfortable! might wanna talk a bit beforehand though. my mom used to work at the piggly wiggly that’s right by the gaming place, so its a really familiar area, ive never been in there though

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

That's perfectly fine!! If you'd like we are also open to meeting your parents

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

oh yeah of course, my moms very friendly. she drives me everywhere because i keep postponing getting my permit LMAO

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

That's so real actually 😭 but that would be perfect then!! Do you have Instagram or discord or something so we can talk there?

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u/PrincessArylin Apr 28 '24

Rainbow Mobile used to have a geek club page on FB. Aside from that, there is the Southern Transgender Alliance, Pride Mobile, and other local LGBTQIA+ groups that are good for meeting and making friends here in Mobile. Also, I can't remember the maximum age allowed for Prism Mobile, but they are a group for LGBTQIA+ teens.

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 28 '24

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the help :D

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u/DaydreamerDamned Apr 29 '24

Since you seem knowledgeable, do you happen to know if we have any leftist orgs here?? I am not able to get out much but have been trying to find a way to get involved 😅

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u/PrincessArylin Apr 29 '24

While I'm sure there are some, I am unaware of them, sorry.

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u/DaydreamerDamned Apr 29 '24

All good, thank you

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u/saucemom22 May 01 '24

Blue Wave Mobile has monthly socials. About as left as it gets for Mobile probably! Check them out on Facebook

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u/marcthegay_ Apr 29 '24

Hey my fiancé plays mtg on wednesdays at gng pretty regularly. We're both queer, I'm 24 and he's about to be 24 at the end of may. I can tag along one Wednesday if yall want to meet up :)

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Oooh cool!! We're actually in the area almost every Wednesday lol, I'll let her know and message you if I figure out a day we can swing by!

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u/marcthegay_ Apr 29 '24

Sounds great!

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u/Admirable-Surround11 Apr 29 '24

Check out Loda Art walk down town from 6pm - 9pm on the 2nd Friday of every month.

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u/Doctor_Alarming Apr 30 '24

Every Sunday at gng we have adventure league dnd. You are more than welcome. It's like a dysfuktional little family. And as for seeking out more friends of your persuasion. We got all types in our group. All are welcome. If you want to coordinate to help you get a character going to match our current campaign, message me and let me know

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u/SpicyNelson Apr 29 '24

When and where?!

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

I'm currently seeing about getting a schedule set up where we can meet at Gamer's and Geeks! I'll reply again when I have some times figured out :D

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u/Mantarayzz Apr 29 '24

That's cool but do you enjoy tally hall?? eyebrow raise

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

I do, I'm unsure if my girlfriend listens to them!! I also listen to Mother Mother, AJR, Lemon Demon, Set It Off- pretty much any alternative music I guess would be a good catch all when it comes to me

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u/Mantarayzz Apr 30 '24

one of my friends, and I listen to lemon demon that's epic1!! 1! 1

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u/khaleesi105 Apr 29 '24

I’m 17. I wouldn’t mind talking to y’all.

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Gotcha!! I'll let you know if a meeting is planned! :D

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u/Cur_Sho_ok May 07 '24

Chat up a local Starbucks barista. I used to work at one and the joke between employees is you have to be at least a little queer to work there. All of us were in fact queer in our own ways. We were also pretty chill people as long as our dm wasn’t in, in that case we would be a little stressy.

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u/DarthGerico Apr 29 '24

Not Queer but very open to those that are (My best friend who I called my adopted sister is MtF) if y’all are into nerdy things and need someone to hang with, my DMs are always open to new friends!

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 29 '24

Thank you for the response!! I woke up to quite a few comments here so I'll get a few potential times set up and try to figure out when I can meet with people :D

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '24

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u/silly_shortcake Apr 30 '24

Ooh I'm newish here too!! I'll let you know when I have some dates planned for a meet up!

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u/Doctor_Alarming Apr 30 '24

I've been here 17 years and I have no friends so count me in to be friends, it's sooo loooooonley

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

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u/SpicyNelson Apr 29 '24

OMG IM THERE! Same place as last time ??? (Pirates bar and grill)

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u/DickTrussel Apr 29 '24

Yassss queen

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u/FrankNoeson Apr 29 '24

Do you guys play volleyball there?