The purple (Fortitude) and indigo (Diversity) in the flag represent diversity in presentation, relationships, & life experience. We have a lot of unadressed and blatant Transphobia, internalized Homophobia, and Toxic Masculinity directed towards GNC/non-cis men in our community that we need to address and resolve. The white stripe is adopted from the Trans Pride flag because trans, nb, and GNC men are often erased or talked over and need explicit representation. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (Carnations, hyacinths, etc.) to symbolize our love, reinforcing our connection with Nature. I thought this was important because love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. 'The green (Community) and teal (Joy) in the flag represent Nature.
Ever since its creation, this one has been more common and accepted by everyone. The previous version was contested due to doubts of its intentions, the creators intentions, and the meaning of the colors. English: This is the new, more accepted and widely used version of a flag for gay men specifically, similar to the lesbian, bisexual, transgender flags, rather than something to be used by the whole community like the rainbow flag, created by user gayflagblog in 10th of July of 2019.
