men here don't touch each other platonically largely b/c we want to avoid being labeled gay. i myself avoid it b/c i am gay and i don't want men i touch to think i'm coming on to them or feeling them up for a thrill.

that's how homophobia operates to isolate us from platonic touch.

homophobia operates differently in other places.

w/o regard for the root of touch isolation among men, it's a problem as identified by the author. i agree. and i'd agree even if we were isolated from touch for reasons that have nothing to do w/homophobia.