There is a gay couple that frequents my local (rollerskaters). It was recently their anniversary and they posted a progression video, in the comments they thanked me specifically for making them feel welcome at the park. Which really made me stoked, but also kinda caught me off guard because i've never really done anything other than just chat with them. Mostly surface level conversations. A couple times i've had to REGULATE some of the younger dudes saying some dumb shit (they all comply and feel dumb/embarrassed), but i didnt think the couple took notice of that stuff.
Any way, one of them started to take an interest in skateboarding recently so I've been giving him tips here and there. I hope his boyfriend picks it up too, that would be rad.
I also hosted a skate event at another park last weekend and a few members of the LGBT community DM'd me afterwards saying how much fun they had or that they felt safe or included. Again, this completely caught me off guard. I didn't make any special preparations for any gender/orientation at the event, but the feedback made me happy nonetheless.
Both of these things kinda made me realize how little you have to do in order to make LGBT people feel welcome. Basically you just talk to everyone the same and tell people to shut up people when they are being dumb. I really havent done anything aside from that lol.
Just wanted to share these things after reading other people's less positive stories, that shit sucks. But just know there are people out there that have your back. Also, i felt like this was the best place to share these things.