Anonymous Media in LGBTQ* Development 
A little explanation: During a live performance of "Dirty Little Secret" in 2023, the All American Rejects projected the original video's Post Secret images along with recent secrets sent via text & social media behind them on the stage. During this performance, I was suddenly reminded of the important role that ephemeral, anonymous online media played in the development of LGBTQ* youth of my generation (Millennial). 
If this experience resonates with you, please complete this survey and you may freely add whatever you feel is important context for your personal experience. 

I will be utilizing the results of this poll for a term project. If you would like to contact me with additional information, stories, images, concerns, or general thoughts, you may email me at lstaplet@uoregon.edu
Thank you for your trust with these stories and ideas. 
All responses will be kept anonymous, even if I am informed of your identity in your response.
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This survey asks you for very personal and possibly upsetting information and it is perfectly valid to have an emotional response to this. If you need support at any time during or after this survey, please contact one of the US-based organizations below or search your local area for support groups. 
You are loved and your experiences are appreciated here.
  • The Trevor Project - Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386
  • General LGBT Hotline - Call 888-843-4564 Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm, Saturday from 9am-2pm (Pacific time)
  • Youth LGBT Hotline - Call 800-246-7743 Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm, Saturday from 9am-2pm (Pacific time)
  • Senior LGBT Hotline - Call 888-234-7243 Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm, Saturday from 9am-2pm (Pacific time)
  • Coming Out Support Hotline - Call 888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT) Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm, Saturday from 9am-2pm (Pacific time)
  • Trans Hotline - Call 1-877-565-8860 to reach the Trans Hotline 24/7
  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 to get crisis/suicide support. Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States
    Crisis Text Line -     Text HOME to 741741
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Do you consider yourself a member of the LGBTQIAA2+ or "Queer" community? *
Regardless of your answer to Question 1,  you may include how you identify (gender and/or sexuality), but this is completely optional.
Growing up, would you describe your area as rural, urban, suburban, or something else?
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During your formative years (13-30), did you have access to offline LGBTQ* spaces or media? There will be space at the end of this survey if you would like to add context.
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To which generation do you belong?
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Do/Did you utilize or experience any of the following during your "formative years" (13-30)? Please add any examples you believe I missed. Select as many as you like. *
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Did you interact with the media selected above anonymously?  *
Do you believe you used these anonymous spaces & media as a way of defining your own place in the world? ie: anonymously confessing secrets, journaling, or using anonymous features to "dip your toe" into the LGBTQ* world
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Do you believe your use, or lack of use, of anonymous media was an important factor in your development? Yes and No are acceptable answers, but write more if you would like to add context.
Is there anything more you'd like to tell me about your experiences with anonymous media, LGBTQIAA2+ development, or other online communities? Do so here or email me at lstaplet@uoregon.edu
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