First time posting, long time lurking (didn't keep track, but I've been reading every day for a few hundred pages).
Just have to pop in and show my support. LGBT issues lie very close to my heart. And I'll admit I want this in the game for RP reasons as well. I consider it a huge part of my Agent's personality, for instance.
Always enjoyed the game, but the weird handling of this topic was starting to wear down on my already cautiously positive view on BioWare (FYI, I was part of the Retake movement, donating to charity and the cupcake campaign for ME3).
I was having a rather terrible day until I read the news. I'm thoroughly convinced that you guys, Natashina and everyone, brought this answer on. You broke the silence, for better or for worse.
I see some people are disappointed or angered by Hickman's update. I'm an unshakeable optimist, so I'm simply just gleeful at the moment. Though I understand the concerns. No way of knowing how/if we're getting more than these NPC flirts, but honestly right now I'm just incredibly thankful for what we're getting. Makes it a lot easier to support BW and this cause in the future. This is a good first step.
A big thank you and much love to everyone who posted here, sent emails or otherwise made noise so SGRA's didn't end up forgotten in the dark!