Odd Bisexual to Gay Escapist Demographic
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I had no idea that being bisexual was becoming a trend. Being one myself, I can agree that many people will use this term as an excuse to hide they're preferred attraction. However for me and for many others out there, being bisexual is actually being physically attracted or aroused by both genders, the factors varying. I personally get more satisfaction from being with a woman then with a man, being with guys for me can be described as a quick fix. (that is honestly the best way I can describe it) And yes, there are those out there who don't flaunt their sexuality, most times its just easier to say straight or gay, but frankly it's no ones business. People can usually tell off the bat when a person is using their sexuality as a pedestal in the conversation. My only advice is to not dismiss or bash it as a cheap fad, and that not everything is set in black and white: gay and straight, because a lot of people really do enjoy being with both.
i dunno... you like uncut raw carrots and watermelon equally?
but maybe its because they're just more comfortable in their sexuality, so they bring it up when applicable.
but maybe its because they're just more comfortable in their sexuality, so they bring it up when applicable.
Yes, I've definitely noticed a number of fake bisexuals who seem to think they become cooler or more interesting by having a non-standard sexuality. The number of people I've met who tell me something along the lines of "oh yeah I'm totally bi, would never have sex with a man though ewwww" is ridiculous. And bisexuality is the easiest one to fake, since you can continue to have relations with the opposite sex while claiming to be bi.
Now before anyone rages at me, there are legitimately bisexual people. I'm not trying to deny that. There are also a lot of people (in my experience, at least) who claim to be bisexual because... it's cool, or they seem more open-minded, or they want to be part of a minority so they can blabber on about oppression, or some other silly reason.
Now before anyone rages at me, there are legitimately bisexual people. I'm not trying to deny that. There are also a lot of people (in my experience, at least) who claim to be bisexual because... it's cool, or they seem more open-minded, or they want to be part of a minority so they can blabber on about oppression, or some other silly reason.
Babitz said:
Are they? I seem to remember reading a study a while back that showed that bisexuals of all genders usually had a preference for one particular sex. If I can find the link I'll post it here (it might have been medscape or BPSD, I'll scrounge around there).poppabaggins said:
Bisexual/unlabeled women had stable overall distributions of same-sex/other-sex attractions but greater absolute fluctuations in attractions from assessment to assessment than lesbians. All women reported declines in their ratio of same-sex to other-sex behavior over time
Female bisexual preferences experienced strong periods of fluctuation of preference from one gender to another and levelled out to a preference of heterosexuality towards the end of the longitudinal period.
So...your informed answer is genetics then? BTW...if you can't back it up it's an opinion, except maybe less informed than others.Princess Rose said:
I agree with you one hundred percent. In every argument about any topic about sexuality anywhere on the internet, the exact same thing happens: Someone says a Generalization, Someone calls them a homophobe, and the first person replies with something along the lines of "I'm not a homophobe, my cousin is gay, how am I a homophobe, YOU *****" and then a flame war erupts. It's repetitive, annoying, and drags on for to long. well now I've had my two cents, I'm abandoning thread, see ya.Realitycrash said:
Seriously... I don't get this... people want to be treated equally, yet they talk about their thing like it was some special bonus their received.corneth said:
Well then, I really don't care what you insert or don't insert when you are in bed. Please end these threads, they are pretty uninteresting and how the hell are they related to gaming anyway?
Think of this thought experiment: statistically, it is estimated about 10% of the population is 'queer', which is a conservative guess. If you know 20 people in your circle of friends, family, and acquaintances statistically speaking 2 of them are gay, and you may not even know it. If nobody said a thing (which they often don't), you would never guess that the guy changing the oil in your car or that cute waitress you see at the restaurant are both queer.
Now while it can be annoying as hell when people treat 'bisexuality' like its the newest fad and really are not walking their talk, its better than the alternative: people never saying anything, and queer people simply 'not existing'. Its better that the odd confused straight person might fake being queer, rather than a queer person *having* to fake that they are straight.
PS: We should take what people identify as for face value, just out of basic respect, and its pretty revolting how bi people have to 'prove' to people they are so.
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Now while it can be annoying as hell when people treat 'bisexuality' like its the newest fad and really are not walking their talk, its better than the alternative: people never saying anything, and queer people simply 'not existing'. Its better that the odd confused straight person might fake being queer, rather than a queer person *having* to fake that they are straight.
PS: We should take what people identify as for face value, just out of basic respect, and its pretty revolting how bi people have to 'prove' to people they are so.
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This isn't a gaming-only website. We DO have an off-topic forum (you are typing in it), however, what annoys me about these topics is that:sergnb said:
A: We have atleast one every week.
B: Nothing new ever gets said, nothing new is ever learned.
C: They are often poor covers for getting shiny new "10.000 Views"/"1000 Replies" badges.
If people truly have something innovative and fresh to bring to the subject, go ahead and bring it.
..Except that they never do.
So I'm adding this, as I always do; Some people like apples, some people like bananas, some prefer to stick pineapples up their rears.
They are all equal anyway, and we should stop asking "Why is it so?" and instead ask "Why can't we accept that people are different?".
Though I am a genuinely bi adult, I usually just say "homo" to avoid the BS.
From both sides.
Most kiddies that run around screaming they're bi are the equivalent of being beer queer at parties. The "LOL GAY KISSMAKEOUTCAUSEBOYSLIKEIT" type.
Also, asexual tends to be the breed that gave up the socially peer-pressured age limit for virginity.
Both things exist, but this is the internet.
From both sides.
Most kiddies that run around screaming they're bi are the equivalent of being beer queer at parties. The "LOL GAY KISSMAKEOUTCAUSEBOYSLIKEIT" type.
Also, asexual tends to be the breed that gave up the socially peer-pressured age limit for virginity.
Both things exist, but this is the internet.
I haven't noticed anybody proclaiming their sexuality on here, actually: gay, straight or bisexual.
I don't buy the argument that it's because bisexuality is "cool". I find that bisexuals are seen by both heterosexuals and homosexuals as being sluts, or that they just refuse to decide which side to take. Really, the only time I have consistently seen a bisexual identified as "cool" is when a girl proclaims to be bi, but still preferring men. The only reason people find it cool is that many straight guys think it's a easy ticket to the "good" kind of threesome. Even then, a lot of those girls are criticized for their preferences.
Really, I think it comes down to the fact that almost every heterosexual is a little bit gay and almost every homosexual is a little bit straight. People from the younger generations are more willing to identify themselves as bisexual when they probably mean bi-curious or just open minded. Even most bisexuals aren't "true" bisexual, as in they are 50% attracted to the same sex and 50% attracted to the opposite sex. Most of them, at least the ones I have met, are inclined more towards one sex than the other. I think a lot of people say they are bisexual as a way to show they are open to all opportunities, but I think most people once they settle down and find a partner change their tune and identify with whatever their current relationship is. Not all, obviously, but a good number.
I don't buy the argument that it's because bisexuality is "cool". I find that bisexuals are seen by both heterosexuals and homosexuals as being sluts, or that they just refuse to decide which side to take. Really, the only time I have consistently seen a bisexual identified as "cool" is when a girl proclaims to be bi, but still preferring men. The only reason people find it cool is that many straight guys think it's a easy ticket to the "good" kind of threesome. Even then, a lot of those girls are criticized for their preferences.
Really, I think it comes down to the fact that almost every heterosexual is a little bit gay and almost every homosexual is a little bit straight. People from the younger generations are more willing to identify themselves as bisexual when they probably mean bi-curious or just open minded. Even most bisexuals aren't "true" bisexual, as in they are 50% attracted to the same sex and 50% attracted to the opposite sex. Most of them, at least the ones I have met, are inclined more towards one sex than the other. I think a lot of people say they are bisexual as a way to show they are open to all opportunities, but I think most people once they settle down and find a partner change their tune and identify with whatever their current relationship is. Not all, obviously, but a good number.
Teenagers.
90% of them won't date someone of the same sex after the age of 21.
sorry but it's the truth.
90% of them won't date someone of the same sex after the age of 21.
sorry but it's the truth.