Maybe. I just don't know if changing a profile pic amounts to speaking up in any significant way. I have a hard time seeing anyone being "overwhelmed" by facebook profile pics.
I can see that happening. Especially with teens. Imagine if you were brought up in a homophobic household (like most people), used the word "gay" as an all encompassing pejorative (like most people) and then saw a whole lot of people you either like or respect showing their support for the issue. It might make you think twice at least.
Also, don't get me wrong, I'm all for heaping scorn on slacktivists but I actually see this as having potential positive impact. I work with kids dealing with this issue and I know how much it means to them to not feel alone. I guess I'm also conflating it with a wider "it's OK to be gay" issue, but we are still at that point (at least in this country, in Queensland getting hit on by a guy is grounds for justifiable homicide, but only if you're a guy).
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