Homosexuality

[Blunderman]

A lesson a lot of people could stand to learn: "I don't like it" should not be synonymous with "I think it's wrong".

That's very true. I treat them differently in my own mind, but it's such a frequent thing, seeing people go inter-personal with their opinions. That being said, even if you hate something with utmost intensity and at the same time think it's completely wrong, that's still not a legitimate ground for disabusing someone else of their right to an individual life free from bigotry.

I don't even think the concept of "wrong" is legitimate in itself, but that's a whole other subject.

I'm arguably straight, but I find myself quite warmly welcoming any future modifications or alterations to that. I'd rather think of myself as sexually fluent since it's a matter of attraction and companionship and it changes from person to person. If I found myself attracted to someone it'd be just that, and it wouldn't be affected by any preconceptions about my sexual orientation.

I suppose you could say I'm an ad lib-sexual. Whatever feels good for the moment.

 

[Creator002]

I have no problems with homosexuals. My parents on the other hand...
I don't understand why.

what i do mind is when they throw it in your face likes it a big deal...I dont care move on....

This too.

 

[FamoFunk]

so it appears everyone's fine with it. I think at this point, the few people who are against it just aren't saying anything because they know they'd be shouted out of here.

Why would these people be shouted out of here though, surely everyone is aloud their opinion?.

Ok, I'd understand if they were like "Fucking fags, they all deserve to die"
But if someone came on here with a genuine reason, whether it be Religion or the way they were brought up, I don't see why they should be attacked (or am I missing something)

 

[Hashime]

I am against homosexuality, but I am not homophobic, as I do not fear homosexuals. I just don't value their life choices.
If a person wants to take themselves out of the genetic pool so be it, but the second they decide to adopt and screw up a child I draw the line.

 

[Phenakist]

The can do whatever they like so long as I don't see any of that shiz...

It disgusts me, but I've no problems with it, it's their choice and I'm not going to say anything. Basically so long as they don't act gay around me I'm fine with it.

In all fairness I rather couples in general keep it fairly low key in public/with groups of friends, lets face it, it gets rather annoying when you're having a conversation with your friend, you look away for a second and then they've got their tongue halfway down their partners throat...

 

[Hashime]

I'm not so sure about that. It seems more likely that there are a few homophobes but they're just reluctant to post about it here. Anyone who came to this thread and said "Yeah, I just hate gays," would probably have half the community lining up to castigate them, and possibly some mod wrath as well.

This.

This thread is kind of flawed in that since there's such a strong bias against homophobia on this site, no-one who opposes homosexuality is going to say anything for fear of persecution.

I know for a fact there are Escapists who see it as wrong, but they keep in the closet about it (so to speak) every time this matter comes up.

I'm not scared to say I dislike homosexuals. Disliking something or a group is far from mod wrath worthy. And every person is entitled to their opinion.

 

[Saltyk]

Unless they live in a swamp or is in denial, no one in modern society has anything against homosexuals, or very few anyway. Gay-jokes still get tossed around like snowballs in winter, and I think people should stop that and indeed any jokes based on soemthing that a person CANNOT change themselves. If it's cause a person smells funny, why not? They can fix that. They can't, however, fix their curly hair or love for hairy bums.

Me? I'm mostly attracted to women, but since I'm dating a guy that means I'm bi-sexual then =3.

I have a problem with that first statement. I know people who have problems with homosexuality, but it's more of a "I don't get it" than "I hate it" thing. They aren't bad people. They just have trouble understanding why. My grandparents are Catholic, and I'm sure have issues with that concept, but they aren't bad people. In fact, I'd say that they would accept a gay family member, they would just have moral qualms about their lifestyle.

And what do you mean gay jokes? The one I hear the most is "That was gay." Is that such a problem? Actually saw a commercial where some teens were talking about things being "gay", then Wanda Sykes walks up and starts talking about it being insulting and how would they feel if she started saying things were so "16 year old boy." Personally, I feel its a slang term. Not meant to offend (though I can see how it would offend some). Personally when I think "X is gay", I'm not implying that gay is bad. It's a completely different word to me.

Oh, and if Wanda Sykes did that to me, I'd look at her and say: "That was really gay, lady. Really gay!"

Now, before you think I'm a terrible person, let me clarify. I have no problem with homosexuality or bi-sexuality. I think of it like this. I'm a guy and I really like girls. They are really attractive to me. I'm not making myself think that. I don't see a guy and have to force myself from thinking how cute he is. I'm attracted to women as naturally as breathing. On top of that, so many people have problems with homosexuals, why would anyone CHOOSE to be that way? Obviously, they are just as naturally attracted to the same sex as i am the opposite sex. I'd just rather not be forced to see some of it, as it does make me a little uncomfortable.

 

[8-Bit Grin]

I've never had a problem with homosexuals, and my best friend is a truly flaming individual.

They present no real threat to everyday life, so let's leave the medieval mindset behind and mature as a culture.

 

[CincoDeMayo]

I have no problem with people being homosexual, as long as they respect that I'm straight. I have a friend who tends to cross that border (grabbing my ass "for luls"), it can get on my nerves sometimes but other than that I have no problems at all with it.

 

[Outright Villainy]

Asking about homosexuality onone of the most homo freiendly gaming forums there is (imho)...

Well I'm against it, I used to argue in some long thread where I listed all the arguments but the basic premise is:
Homosexuality is fine.
Saying it's normal is not.
It's a deviation. All in all, sex is about procreation and having offspriing as we are just animals that need to pass their genes. Homosexual "brain wiring" that is supposed to drive them to have sex is flawed and they are attracted to the wrong sex. So it is wrong, in the sense that it's broken.
Still, as homosexuality is harmles and doesn't affect any other aspects of life (on the contrary, homosexuals are often artistically talented) it's not my problem. But propagating it as an equal alternative to heterosexuality - a well developped and working system, pisses me of to no end.
I hate love parades and "educating" childeren that often have little idea what sex even is. We should teach tolerance, not lies.

Well, what's so great about pro-creation? Humanity has some pretty serious over population issues right now, promoting a lifestyle that doesn't result in offspring would be a good thing for our species at this stage.

 

[Mr Shrike]

I'm OK with homosexuality, as long as it's not massively obvious or forced upon me.

I mean, I'm not all up in your face with my heterosexuality.

 

[The_Emperor]

gayness is not a choice so to have a problem with it is equivalent to racism

also the word fag should not be a homophobic slur. in my mind it means wuss.

you can be homosexual and not a wuss. look at rob halford.

 

[bak00777]

im a lil uncomfortable around them sometimes(but not always) I dont have a problem with them adopting children or doing the whole domestic partnership thing, but i think marriage should be men+women only.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

But if someone came on here with a genuine reason, whether it be Religion or the way they were brought up, I don't see why they should be attacked (or am I missing something)

Well, I guess the problem is that a lot of people (myself included) don't believe there is a "genuine reason" for being against homosexuality. As far as I'm concerned, any "reason", including religion or upbringing, is simply wrong. (Which makes it deliciously ironic that one above user expressed concern about gay couples adopting and "screwing up a child"). Now, I don't fault a person for being wrong, but I certainly don't have to respect him either.

 

[Kiju]

I'm fine with it. Hell, I better be, got a boyfriend myself.

But, yeah, I don't think it's fair that we can't have what "normal" pairing of male/female gets in legal benefits...at least, not that I could tell (I tend to pointedly avoid politics).

I don't understand what's song wrong with homosexuality; admittedly, I don't have much of a standing on understanding homophobia as a legitimate phobia given the fact I am bisexual myself, but I view it as thus: Homosexuality is as natural a part of human behavior as any other genetic trait. It's not a choice, it's not something we can choose to become in the sense that some people have. The 'choice' of homosexuality to those against it view it as something that you can just choose at a whimsy. And in a way, that is true; you can choose to be gay/lesbian at will, but you may not enjoy it as someone who was born with that trait would. What is our choice is whether or not we allow ourselves to accept our sexuality, despite the fact it goes against the "norm". Homosexuality was viewed as a completely normal, everyday occurrence in the past until Catholicism decided it was bad (Not wanting to bring religion into this, but it's mostly true).

I agree with the general consensus of 'don't ask, don't tell', being against those rather faggotry-ridden people dressing in tight shorts and pink everything. Those people disgust me, and need some serious help...they're not embracing their sexuality, they're shoving down other people's throats. It should be a crime to do that, but I'm afraid the law against such a thing would get out of hand. I'd like to be able to kiss my boyfriend in public; not make out with him until we're both half undressed...no, just a kiss or holding hands, a hug, something like that without someone jumping on my head about it.

...sorry, starting to rant. It's late/early, I need sleep.

 

[Ham_authority95]

"Let me see, Homosexuality is perfectly fine with me if it's not shoved in my face."
This. No problem, why should I ? But I dont care and I dont whant to know either. I am cool with Homosexuality, but (faggy) "NOTICE MY GAYNESS !!1" people seriously annoy me.

This. Fucking this.

I have a few gay friends, and I think that anyone should love whatever gender they want, but the second a gay pride parade comes to town, I feel like shooting at it with a flamethrower.

I mean, what the fuck? Should straight people have "Straight Pride" parades? Of course not.
Have your sexually preference, and quit telling people about it.

 

[project23]

I'm pretty sure all the major religions are against homosexuality, so it's therefore stupid to have a homosexual marriage.

Although I am heterosexual and non-religious (an I don't have any major problems with either of them), I do like information. So here is some information relevant to the topic.

"The Episcopal Church affirmed at the 1976 General Convention that homosexuals are "children of God" who deserve acceptance and pastoral care from the church. It also called for homosexual persons to have equal protection under the law. This was reaffirmed in 1982."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcopal_Church_%28United_States%29#Homosexuality

 

[SUPA FRANKY]

I think you can do whatever the fuck you want, so I'm cool with homosexuality. I still do think its kinda of nasty, but who am I to say what you can and can't do?

 

[wynnsora]

Love is love! I have no issue with that.