So, I showed up to my book launch at the literary festival today. Telling Greek and Roman myths, appropriately dressed because why not :)
Then I was told 3 minutes before stage time that... my #mythology book is not being sold at the festival.
Because... by Hungarian law, you can't sell #lgbtq content within 200 meters of a school.
So 8pm, at an adult literary event, I couldn't actually sign. Greek mythology. Because there is a school building nearby.
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in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •For a country an old as Hungary, I would have hoped they would have evolved past such BS.
I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm sure your book will be a success, even though you were unable to share it at the festival.
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This is apalling.
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I read that book. Very funny, very interesting and very educational. Literally a piece of Greek culture.
Machine Lord Zero
in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •Hungarian law: Absolutely not, there's a school nearby!
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in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • •Stay safe there (or move).
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in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •I'm really sorry this happened.
I guess this also means schools don't teach Greek mythology and maybe even parts of ancient history because, well.
Sylvhem
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in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •Orban a béka segge alatt van
(the man is so low, he's under the frog's ass)
Alexander Karn
in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •I’m really sorry to read this, and I hope there will be other venues to share and promote your fascinating work.
We’re entering an age of violent stupidity. Sometimes the violence is more prominent. Sometimes it’s the stupidity.
Wishing you strength and sending solidarity.
Sordid Amok!
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in reply to Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág • • •I am so sorry. This is terrible, awful and an insane abuse of power.
I hope your release went well, even so. Maybe this even showed people how ridiculous this kind of propaganda and government is.
I do hope for the best and wish Hungary a better future.