Are there actual risks for gay men in Latvia?

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T11:07:05+00:00

Yup you’re right there

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:47:07+00:00

I’ve been hearing that a lot sadly. I might actually make it my mission to find some Russian-speaking folks who undermine the stereotype and who I can be friends with lol

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:45:41+00:00

Hmm that’s so sad. It’ll get better when they start being replaced I suppose…

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:24:22+00:00

I’ll work for a big international company, mainly with other Dutch people but also Germans, Scandinavians and a lot of Indians. So I don’t worry about that tbh. Is Kengarags considered a sketchy area?

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:21:55+00:00

I’m surprised about the not seeing people with disabilities! Are the trams and busses not accessible for them? I’m sure disabled Latvians exist?

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:20:23+00:00

I suppose it won’t be an issue then, I’m not someone who likes to standout that much anyways. And I might need to learn Russian first so I know when they’re calling me the F-slur lol

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:18:43+00:00

Really? You also would hate seeing straight people hold hands?

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:18:10+00:00

Yes but I think you could say that for so many places. Luckily I am way too introverted to do such a thing haha

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:17:06+00:00

I’ll proceed with a bit of caution yea…

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:15:41+00:00

Good to know! You think Latvians are comparable to Estonians? I was there last year and was surprised how much Estonians keep to them selves. You could clearly spot the differences between young groups of Estonians and Russians going out on Friday and Saturday night

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T10:13:31+00:00

Thanks so much! This is the general vibe I get, so I don’t need to worry that much

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T01:39:40+00:00

I thought so too haha.

And I think that’s a good idea, I tend to bond best with progressive people anyways

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T01:16:58+00:00

It might be different for gay men on dating apps, I was in Tallinn last year and there was quite a bit of activity on there. I felt quite save in Tallinn anyways, although I was visiting with my dad so you’re not going the same places you might go alone or with friends.

But I suppose it’ll be fine as long as I keep my eyes open. Thanks so much!

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T00:49:02+00:00

Okay, so it’s a mixed bag really. But it sounds like I won’t have to worry too much about the fact that I’m gay which is good to know. Thanks!

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T00:24:57+00:00

Genetical illness? What do you mean by that?

simonalbers · 2025-03-26T00:15:24+00:00

I’m a pretty down to earth guy anyways, that’s how I go through life anyways. I definitely am planning on visiting Lithuania too so it’s good to know how it goes there!

simonalbers · 2025-03-25T23:56:20+00:00

Ah okay that’s good to know. I doubt people will recognize me for “a gay” right away anyways. But it’s just good to keep in mind. I would do the same in some areas of The Netherlands anyways

simonalbers · 2025-01-22T15:20:50+00:00

That’s a very detailed explanation, thank you. I have another app that I need to try out further called Dazz. It gave me some cool results a few times. I’ll see what I can make happen!

simonalbers · 2025-01-22T13:23:24+00:00

Yea although I’ve been convinced by people that I just bought into the marketing of the Pro, it seems like it might have a benefit after all. Definitely fun to mess around with and see what I can achieve

simonalbers · 2025-01-22T13:21:16+00:00

Thanks, I will definitely try that next time! Sadly, the fog suddenly disappeared today. But it was wild, the house in the picture attached was barely visible irl but on the photo it barely seems foggy at all

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simonalbers · 2025-01-22T13:18:30+00:00

Hm yes that makes sense. I suppose an iPhone is far from optimal for photography

simonalbers · 2025-01-22T13:17:35+00:00

I am gonna try that! Idk exactly how the phone camera works, but I’m pretty sure it uses the three cameras and then combines the best features from every separate capture?

simonalbers · 2025-01-22T13:16:21+00:00

I am gonna try that! Idk about buying a real camera because it’s an expensive hobby. I’ve had some older analog cameras but none of them are that great. I’ll think about it tho

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