Poll: Are you Homophobic??

[JordanMillward_1]

Phobic? No....but I want absolutely NOTHING to do with them.

You do know that, by the definition in the Oxford English Dictionary, that does make you a homophobe. Being homophobic doesn't mean you are scared of them, it means you have an irrational dislike or aversion to them, which you obviously do.

 

[Arqus_Zed]

As long as the male gays stay out of my ass,

It's aaaaaaalllllll right.

(although I must admit that the 'gay couples having children' bit is still something I'm divided about. I've got no problem with gay marriage - hell, it's your funeral But the concept of gay parents is something else. If you like the other sex better, then so be it, it's who and what you are. But if you're not willing to stick it to the other sex, well, then that's just nature's way of saying: "Euhm, nope, sorry, kids are a present/burden I can't really give you.")

So you would object if I wanted to adopt a child who's parents had died? I mean, for the kid it's natures way of saying 'dawg you dead' if you've got no parents at a young age.

OT: I've got no homophobic views, I think they should have every equality straight people do, however when a minority of gay people push for things that they shouldn't then it irritates me no end. Like that petition for forcing people to hire a % of homosexual people.

Man, people really seem to misinterpret the concept of 'nature' around these parts of the internet.

I've already replied to something likewise:

(although I must admit that the 'gay couples having children' bit is still something I'm divided about. I've got no problem with gay marriage - hell, it's your funeral But the concept of gay parents is something else. If you like the other sex better, then so be it, it's who and what you are. But if you're not willing to stick it to the other sex, well, then that's just nature's way of saying: "Euhm, nope, sorry, kids are a present/burden I can't really give you.")

I hope you'd say the same thing to an infertile heterosexual couple, or a disabled person who want's to use "unnatural" things in order to function. I mean, nature clearly doesn't think paraplegics should move.

Okay... Not to sound offensive, but that argument makes no sense at all.

I'm talking about the way our universe works.

You, on the other hand, are comparing a couple that can't have children by an unfortunate twist in nature to a couple that just isn't meant to have children. Because existence, nature, whatever - didn't provide the combination of the set entities with the tools needed for reproduction. Comparing the bad luck of certain couples with the way another type of couple is meant to work just doesn't add up.

There are people who, sadly enough, must deal with the errors of a flawed universe. A straight couple is MEANT to bear children, but somewhere, something went wrong. Same goes for a disabled person.

When a gay couple can't get children, it's just COMMON SENSE. I mean, nobody's gonna go : "Oh my, you can't have children? What happened? Are you infertile?"

You get it now?

Children are indeed meant to have parents. You're comparing 'trying to give someone something back he lost' with 'giving someone something they weren't meant to have to begin with'.

And I suppose you could also ask me: "Then are you against single parents?" Well, first of all, I said I was 'divided', not 'radically against'. Second, well... kinda, I think it is important that a child growing up has both a mother and a father figure to look up to. Even if one of the parents die at young age, I think it's important the child gets a surrogate mother/father in one way or another - be it as a simple 'friend of the family'. I know not all people have an ideal family situation (divorce, death,...), so maybe it's just something I'm saying because I've got both a loving father and mother who did a damn well job of raising me.

 

[Milo Windby]

Well, since I live with my boyfriend and I'm the Uke and I have friends who are gay as well... nope... not at all.

 

[Seita]

What would you say to a straight couple making out? If not the same thing then its clearly discrimination on your part. "Keeping it to themselves" should apply as it does for straight standards. Sex in the street would be inappropriate for any couple but kissing in public is a little different. The standard for both straight and gay displays of affection should be on the same level. The attitude of "its fine as long as I don't have to see it" is covert homophobia if your standard does not apply to both gay and straight couples.

 

[Jamous]

Wow. That's quite a story. Out of interest, how'd the rapist nearly get himself killed? Useful to know these things.

I probably looked like a weak kid to him since back then I had a very slender build, but that was due not to weakness but to making weight for boxing.

Unprepared assailant + potential "victim" who was a fighter + fight instinct turned up to 11 = I may have, ummm...engaged in a little overkill and gone beyond self-defense and into making use of things when I'd gained the upper hand. Either way, when I told the authorities they didn't think I'd used excessive force, so...score one for "the minor is always right"?

As for the rest (my forum message inbox set a new record this morning so I can't quote everyone)...thanks. I'm glad my little story struck a chord.

Ah, Boxing. I do Judo and Taekwon-Do myself, and have dabbled in Kung Fu and Boxing also. Good stuff. Thing is, I'm built like a brick shithouse, so I don't get trouble often. And yes, that was quite a chord it struck, as well. Good man, my friend, good man.

 

[Vallds]

I admit to being one too.

However my mindset and values are a lot different from what has now become the norm now, so its not just this issue were I would seem to be offensive.
May sound odd, but public display of affection, risqué clothing, universal tolerance among a great deal of others get my goat. While I don't like these things, I won't go out of my way to be personally spiteful or to go up and say anything to them.
These are just my beliefs, so I just look the other way and keep quiet. After all, now excuse for bad manners, and only worth bringing up in a public forum when debating or the like.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

I've got nothing against gays/lesbians/bi's/whatever. So long as they are cosiderate they are fine with me. I wouldn't want a straight guy walking up to me and going "I LIKE TO FUCK WOMEN AND I HAVE DONE SO BEFORE."

I may not like a particular gay person, but it would be because a particular character flaw they had, not because they were gay.

 

[Les Awesome]

I have friend whose gay
and I always slag for it like a joke
but secretly I don't think I'm joking

 

[ReaperzXIII]

No problem with them personally but as a concept I think it is wrong and unnatural do not mean to cause an arguement but it is what I believe, could I be wrong? Yes I could, will that change how I feel? Nope.

But yeah any guy that doesn't like man on man but likes lesbians doesn't mean they're bad people its just that straight men like girls then when there is 2 girls and they're screwing each other? Oh happy days!

Also I do not like public displays of affection period. Makes things awkward with everyone around you trying to look away but being suspiciously drawn in.

 

[axelunatic]

Aaah a fellow nonsexual
I too am not homophobic in the slightest.
Its an orientation. Meh.
Too me that's it.

 

[Shadowfaze]

I try not to be, but i get annoyed by it if the person is very flamboyant about it.

 

[OldRat]

Considering I do enjoy diddling a man, so to speak, I'd say it would be terribly hard for me to be a homophobe. I do enjoy the opposite sex as well, but there you go.

 

[Kartoffelmos]

I am slightly, if I see two homosexual together people Im fine with it if a homosexual person comes onto me I run for my life.

Guys like you always make me laugh. As if you'd be traumatized for life from some flirting.

 

[Le_Lisra]

If I was very offensively hit on (which has never happened) I may have difficulties in finding a proper reaction.

Otherwise I don't care - other peoples lifes.

 

[Valkyrie101]

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Whats with all the teddy avatars?

OT: No, as long as they arent all in my face about it.

Demented Teddy got banned, so the people who knew her are wearing her avatar.

 

[Overman101]

I wouldn't say I'm homophobic, but I disagree with it on moral (not religious) grounds. That said, I wouldn't dream of telling someone how to act or think or feel. In fact, I would never have mentioned it if you didn't ask.

But you did ask. So here's my opinion. Now the question is, will you try to get me to change it, or will you tolerate it? And if you try to change my opinion or tell me that it is wrong, why are you better than those who would condemn the homosexuals?

 

[Varrdy]

Are you joking? I know a gay couple in Brighton who throw EPIC parties. Seriously - they go into so much effort to make sure everyone has a great time and it is worth the trip to Brighton for those things! Great, home cooked food, tonnes of booze (I never had vodka jelly from a large syringe before...) and the maddest bunch of people I've ever had the great fortune to encounter.

Seriously tho...

I used to be but that was because I thought that was what was required of me. Then I pulled my head out my arse after I made aa few gay friends. It as from there to the furry fandom where most people are teh ghey and it doesn't bother me a bit. I will admit I get a little squicked by seeing guys snogging but I generally ignore it.

They range from people you'd never suspect in a million years of being gay to someone who just has to talk and you know. The latter mocks my northerness and I mock his campness - it's all good!

Lesson learned - don't judge people because others tell you to.

Wardy

 

[Artina89]

I can't say that I am bothered. As long as they're happy then its fine by me. Everyone deserves a little happiness.

 

[Baldry]

Nope. But I used to be very homophobic and now I'm amazingly Bi-sexual!