Homosexuality

[Jaded Scribe]

Whatever occurs between two or more consenting adults is their business, not mine.

I prefer if they keep PDA limited and appropriate (hand-holding, touching anywhere but the goodies, hugging, light kissing), but that's anyone. I hate watching couples in public having full on make-out sessions that looks like they're going to start ripping each other's clothes off.

I also think that gay marriage should be 100% legal. The Government should not care about what gender two people who want the benefits and protections of marriage are. Churches can decide on their own whether they will allow ceremonies to be held there.

 

[Amphoteric]

Why do people take such an interest in where 2 people like to put their penises?

 

[Arkhangelsk]

I'm all for it, but I would look away if I saw two guys snogging. No offense to them, I just don't find it attractive.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

the gay people i met or knew of when i was in school were incredibly obnoxious. At least two gay males were the spitting image of the loud, flamboyant, bitchy irritating and generally foul and untrue image of homosexuals as a whole. I resented them for the fact they were so 'IN YOUR FACE' about everything (think bitchy preppy American girl) and i couldn't help but associate that with the fact that it was simply because they were gay.

Of course, the reason this stereotype persists is because the many many non-flamboyant gay folks just go unnoticed. Like, it just doesn't occur to most people that a person could be gay if they AREN'T acting flamboyant. Those two gay males may have been the only two flamboyant ones, but they weren't the only two gay males in your school.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

Well the reason there's a gya stereotype is because just how many people fit in to it. It's impossible to deny that people make their homosexuality their #1 personality trait.

It's EASY to deny this. Here, I'm denying it right now. I DENY.

 

[Cynical skeptic]

Uh... homosexuality isn't something you can be for or against. Its simply something you are or aren't. Its no more complex or meaningful than liking various size of breast or having a preference for various types of facial hair.

The male biological imperative is simply "get rocks off." Where or how doesn't play into basic drives.

As for female homosexuality... whatever they want, really. Its hard to argue if there is a female biological imperative, as female sexuality is documented as being vastly more mental than physical. Simply having the capacity for something doesn't making it a governing force.

As far as the people who think homosexuality is an identity, they're attention whores. Nothing more.

 

[Jonabob87]

Well the reason there's a gya stereotype is because just how many people fit in to it. It's impossible to deny that people make their homosexuality their #1 personality trait.

It's EASY to deny this. Here, I'm denying it right now. I DENY.

I should probably have elaborated that I didn't mean it was everyone who made the fact they're gay their #1 trait. Just a lot. In the same way that a lot of "Christians" act as if it makes them superior, where as the rest of realise that's far from the case.

 

[cartzo]

aaaahh, another lovely NICE thread where everyone AGREES isn't that NICE.







god i'm bored.

 

[fletch_talon]

As for the act, I believe it is wrong and unnatural.

*BZZZZT*

I'm sorry to be abrupt but you're wrong... again. Assuming we use the most common definition of natural, being used to describe something that occurs in nature.
People have been linking the proof that homosexuality and as a result homosexual intercourse occurs in many creatures without any form of human intervention.

But surely gays "choose" to involve themselves in anal sex, that makes it unnatural. Yeah, about as unnatural as the heterosexual intercourse I choose to have with my partner.

Lets face it, when it comes to defending anti homosexual beliefs (even if its only in regards to what they do, not who they are) you're better off sticking to a simple "its in the Bible" because any other attempt at excusing it gets shot down by logic and facts.

Because I prefer traditional model of family, with male and female parent. Simple as that.

Fair enough. Though personally I'd argue that a child growing up with no parents, whilst more traditional, is ever so slightly shittier for the child than growing up with *shock* 2 mummies or daddies.
But hey, fuck the child, we're talking tradition here dammit.

Or to put it more politely, we aren't talking about bringing new children into the world for the express purpose of giving homosexuals babies. We are talking children that are already abandoned and giving them a chance of life with a loving family rather than some form of government care.
I also prefer the "traditional" family, but its not always possible. Better to be untraditional but loved, than never loved at all.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

Well the reason there's a gya stereotype is because just how many people fit in to it. It's impossible to deny that people make their homosexuality their #1 personality trait.

It's EASY to deny this. Here, I'm denying it right now. I DENY.

I should probably have elaborated that I didn't mean it was everyone who made the fact they're gay their #1 trait. Just a lot. In the same way that a lot of "Christians" act as if it makes them superior, where as the rest of realise that's far from the case.

But still, that kind of logic almost suggests that all stereotypes are justified, simply because some people act that way.

 

[zehydra]

I would just like to point out a quick second, that while I support the right to gay marriage, the word "homophobic" is not, and should not refer to those who oppose gay marriage. The word homophobic, means being afraid of gays, not specifically opposing marriage.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

I would just like to point out a quick second, that while I support the right to gay marriage, the word "homophobic" is not, and should not refer to those who oppose gay marriage. The word homophobic, means being afraid of gays, not specifically opposing marriage.

Of course, many people who oppose gay marriage ARE homophobic. But you're right, the two aren't necessarily mutually inclusive.

 

[Hashime]

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.

And good on you for voicing that opinion, even if I resent it.

Do you really dislike homosexuals, or do you not like merely seeing it?
If you were to find out your best mate was gay, would you leave him for that alone?
Just nitpicking your wording.

Nitpicking is good. If at first glance all I can think of a person is "he / she is gay" then in my opinion they are the problem, by displaying that they are gay and flaunting that, they are just looking for attention. To summarize if I know one is gay I will avoid them, but not be a jerk about it. If I do not know I will treat them no differently than something else, and If they flaunt it I refuse to associate with them.
I cannot say how I would react to your scenario though. Most likely if he was gay I would have found out years ago considering how vocal my opinions are and some of the discussions we have had.

 

[Abengoshis]

I'm disgusted that people have to blurt out their opinions on things in peoples faces to try to change something which isn't anything to do with themselves and probably will never affect them in any way.

Simply, why can't people just stick to "each to their own".

Nitpicking is good. If at first glance all I can think of a person is "he / she is gay" then in my opinion they are the problem, by displaying that they are gay and flaunting that, they are just looking for attention.

Don't most girls just look for attention too. I've noticed that wherever I go (if there are girls there) they're dressed up in really bright, excessive amounts of generic stuff that probably follows the "scene" trend. I say generic because every single one wears really similar clothes.
Basically, you say gay people who "flaunt" their femininity are a problem so why aren't girls who flaunt their femininity or males who show off their masculinity a problem.

 

[Timmey]

But still, that kind of logic almost suggests that all stereotypes are justified, simply because some people act that way.

Stereotypes come about for a reason, just as prejeduces do. The fact that there are such stereotypes suggests that certain behaviour/actions are often exhibited.

 

[Lieju]

I'm gay and don't have any problems with you weirdoes who for some reason are attracted to the opposite sex. It's just not for me, and I find the idea of hetero-sex kinda creepy.

But as long as all involved are consenting adults, it's none of my bussiness what kind of sexual relationships they want to have.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

But still, that kind of logic almost suggests that all stereotypes are justified, simply because some people act that way.

Stereotypes come about for a reason, just as prejeduces do. The fact that there are such stereotypes suggests that certain behaviour/actions are often exhibited.

Yes, stereotypes do come about for a reason. That reason is ignorance and laziness.

 

[Furious Styles]

I have not great love for them and no great dislike for them, they're just people and frankly I don't care what they do.

Live and let live probably best describes my standpoint on them

 

[zerofan]

I love some of the comments here... so narrow minded worded in a way of being so open...

Keep making me chuckle please!

 

[SextusMaximus]

I have no problem with it. I DO however have problems with homophobes... They seriously piss me off, even though they don't attack me, they can easily ruin people's lives.

Especially when the head of a certain "group" spews ignorance on how it's not natural. I appreciate opinion, not hatred.