There are a lot of sexually uptight areas in this world. How disappointing. I live in Las Vegas. So, Hell Yeah! Gay PDA is common. So is heterosexual PDA. I guess people are less guarded about their sexuality when they are on vacation.
Is gay pda common in where you live?
- Thread starter jynx
- Start date
Recommended Videos
Some people tout the urban differential with LGBTQ acceptance, but I've found that sometimes it's the rural resort type places to be most welcoming. When I went full-time, I used to have on my person things like trans flag, and such. Because I figure early days, haven't changed my papers, might as well be open and project an aura of confidence because it's going to come out somehow, whether another co-worker talks, etc ... and small towns talk. I figure meek is going to get you beaten up more than feigning quiet confidence ... that and I'm almost 5'11'', so confidence + height seems like a useful blend.Silvanus said:
Personally I think it's relative noise to population as opposed to simply population. I suppose a resort town that relies on tourists, and someone making it headline news for all the wrong reasons, is going to get their head kicked in by other townsfolk. Sleepy country towns would probably be pretty bad, however.
It's not uncommon in the Netherlands, generally people encourage it (or at least want an air where it's comfortable for gay couples to be themselves). But idiots aren't uncommon either and violent attacks have happened. Luckily they are condemned and prosecuted very harshly. I feel my homecity is one of the nicest places to be for the LGBT though.
Nope, as I live in a very conservative country. Dudes and girls kissing in public would garner a lot of attention.
Stuff like holding hands is more common I guess.
Stuff like holding hands is more common I guess.
I assume I gave a signal in some way-- touched his hand maybe, or looked into his eyes a little too long. I do hug my platonic male friends frequently, and it's never provoked the same reaction. Only with the BF.kenu12345 said:
That's one factor.Fischgopf said:
But how many people do you reckon you see on an average day? I live in a capital city, and work relatively centrally in that capital city. I see a good few hundred people daily. Thousands weekly, easily.
Even going with the lower estimates of the proportion of gay people, I would expect to see far more hand-holding or other expressions... if they felt comfortable to be as open as straight people do.
I live in the Malay Archipelago where there are roving bands of vigilantes who will "set straight" people who "misbehave". An unmarried man and woman being in close proximity in private is grounds for a beating if discovered. A woman having a beer can expect to be flogged if noticed. Let's just say that if a homosexual couple does a public display of affection, they are going to have a very bad day if those lunatics see them.
Oh, man. That's just horrible! I feel sorry for them.Mechamorph said:
Is there any form of political movement to remedy their situation in the works?
We've seen that a rapid and too forced push for homosexual rights more often backfires so I was wondering how you think such a change could be made and accommodated in your country?
Sadly no. In general the world outside Liberal Europe and the Anglosphere is still pretty conservative. These vigilantes can operate openly to enforce "public morals" mainly because they are in the pockets of the ruling regime. A little bit like Mao's Red Guard in this respect, they can raise a little hell so long as they also go in the direction that the government points them in when required. I have never heard of any significant political movement advocating for homosexual rights. Remember, that is a tacit admission that you yourself are either a criminal or supporting criminals. Not to mention the actual, physical violence that will likely be visited on any such protest or march outside of the capital.Vendor-Lazarus said:
Even Japan, where there is plenty of LGBT representation in their popular culture it is not always okay to actually be homosexual. While there is something of a generation divide, from what I understand from my Japanese colleagues, you are expected to have children to continue the family line. Thus pairings that would never produce children are frowned upon.
- Nov 27, 2009
- 5,792
- 712
- 118
- Country
- The Dreamlands
- Gender
- Lose 1d20 sanity points.
Well surprisingly despite Mexico's reputation for machismo and homophobia, yes, yes it is quite common, not as common as seeing heterosexual couples and it varies within region but in Baja California it is quite common and nobody really cares, they'll maybe get a couple of glares or some people looking disgusted but that's it, in Canc?n which is where I'm on vacation at the moment, yes it is super common mostly tourists but also locals, filled with homosexuals and again nobody gives a shit because hey they are paying tourists and that's all that matters, interesting stuff really.
I worked in Fortitude Valley (highest demographic of homosexuals in BrisVegas) for a number of years. During the day, its no normally seen. Its not really seen at night either even in places like The Beat or The Wickham. But, as other people have stated, there isn't much hetero action either.
I had a lot of gay clients. It broke my preconceived perception of them being promiscuous. So that might be a thing.
I had a lot of gay clients. It broke my preconceived perception of them being promiscuous. So that might be a thing.
The most PDA that I usually see from either straight or gay relationships is holding hands every now and again. Leicester and Bournemouth, in England.
It really depends. I live in Brooklyn, and I'm a lesbian, but I surprisingly don't see it all that often when I'm on the subway or out walking. Maybe a couple times?
That said, I'm a lesbian, and I often go on dates with my girlfriend in the city, so we're out and about during the weekends. But we usually just hold hands or rest on each other's shoulders in public. Sometimes I'll kiss her on the cheek, but that's it.
I have seen some pretty crazy stuff at gay parties, though. Just not in public.
That said, I'm a lesbian, and I often go on dates with my girlfriend in the city, so we're out and about during the weekends. But we usually just hold hands or rest on each other's shoulders in public. Sometimes I'll kiss her on the cheek, but that's it.
I have seen some pretty crazy stuff at gay parties, though. Just not in public.
I'm sorry, it was too perfect!
Anyway, nah. I live in St Louis and everyone hates everyone else. No one, straight or gay displays any affection.
Ocala, FL. (Redneck area)
I don't see anyone really making out, let alone any gay makeouts. I don't even really see any flamboyant gays. I know a lot of gays, and you probably couldn't guess gay by looking at them. Normal clothes, normal bro personalities, so it's not even a cringe to hang out with them.
I don't see anyone really making out, let alone any gay makeouts. I don't even really see any flamboyant gays. I know a lot of gays, and you probably couldn't guess gay by looking at them. Normal clothes, normal bro personalities, so it's not even a cringe to hang out with them.