What two consenting adults do behind closed doors is none of my business, so long as it will not negatively impact anyone else; my own opinion on the matter is utterly irrelevant.
Poll: Why does Sexual Orientation Matter?
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Heh, well answered.Vault101 said:
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But, seriously, anyone who is different to you is a potential excuse to do a dalek impression, and exterminating people for being different than you is lots of fun.
Skipping over the replies to this thread so as to not have my answer to the OP distracted by agreements/disagreements with other posts,
I would say that it is because we understand the person of the opposite orientation has a strong like for something that is the opposite of ours. It is easy for a straight man to understand why a man likes women, but when the brain tries to work out a man that likes other men it seems strange and confusing. One naturally associates aloofness or dislike for something that one isn't interested in.
This is my take on it at any rate. A friend of my partner and I that visits us every now and then to go out for coffee or dinner or some such is gay. He is a reasonable man and keeps it down to chatter rather than making it constantly drawn out (Nor do we do that for our interests). Every now and then it might cross my mind that he likes men, something I associate in a negative manner of dislike. It does not mar his reputation with me because that would be absurd, he's a respectable man and there's far more to him than just who he likes to sleep with.
But people are people, and it always comes down to the individual.
I would say that it is because we understand the person of the opposite orientation has a strong like for something that is the opposite of ours. It is easy for a straight man to understand why a man likes women, but when the brain tries to work out a man that likes other men it seems strange and confusing. One naturally associates aloofness or dislike for something that one isn't interested in.
This is my take on it at any rate. A friend of my partner and I that visits us every now and then to go out for coffee or dinner or some such is gay. He is a reasonable man and keeps it down to chatter rather than making it constantly drawn out (Nor do we do that for our interests). Every now and then it might cross my mind that he likes men, something I associate in a negative manner of dislike. It does not mar his reputation with me because that would be absurd, he's a respectable man and there's far more to him than just who he likes to sleep with.
But people are people, and it always comes down to the individual.
However, everyone is not gay. And neither will everyone ever be straight. I think things work the way they do for a reason.DeadSp8s said:
And no, it doesn't matter in the slightest. It's an odd, rather backwards notion that a person's sexuallity matters to who they are and how they should be treated. Well, beyond what you fancy yourself, et cetera.
The vast majority of the time, sexuality is irrelevant. Hell, the only time I can think of it being relevant is when you're trying to get a boy/girl/other friend.
I'd just like to point out that homosexuality used to be illegal, and still is illegal in many countries. So based on your argument homosexuals are fair game for being judged. I think the consensual point is entirely sensible, I would perhaps just extend that to specify that those consenting have the capacity to understand what it is they're consenting to (e.g. no children).Rottweiler said:
OT: I have no idea why some people seem to think that sexual orientation is such a huge deal, and why those different from them are somehow inferior. I personally couldn't care less what someone's orientation is, as long as what they are doing is consensual (see above paragraph). The only reason I can think of is that people don't really understand how somebody could feel differently to them, and the only reaction they can muster is dislike. As far as I can see, the only reason why people are anti-homosexual is good old fashioned ignorance; they don't understand it so they must hate it.
I don't give a Scooby Doo.
My best friend is bisexual currently going through a sex change. I haven't treat her any differently, I refer to her by female now because it's what she wants to be recognised her. She still comes round to mine a lot and vice vicer, although now I suppose we can have a proper girly night rather than her feeling awkward because she was a boy xP
I can see why it bothers some people~ It's not necessarily a religion thing. Some people are just ignorant and think "That guy is gay, that obviously means he wants to fuck me up the arse, I should steer clear."
I've know people to assume gay/lesbian = Fancy EVERYONE they meet!
The only time it bothers me is when someone is obnoxious about it. Hai boiz I'm bisexual lolz LOOK AT ME BEING BISEXUAL WOOO~
My best friend is bisexual currently going through a sex change. I haven't treat her any differently, I refer to her by female now because it's what she wants to be recognised her. She still comes round to mine a lot and vice vicer, although now I suppose we can have a proper girly night rather than her feeling awkward because she was a boy xP
I can see why it bothers some people~ It's not necessarily a religion thing. Some people are just ignorant and think "That guy is gay, that obviously means he wants to fuck me up the arse, I should steer clear."
I've know people to assume gay/lesbian = Fancy EVERYONE they meet!
The only time it bothers me is when someone is obnoxious about it. Hai boiz I'm bisexual lolz LOOK AT ME BEING BISEXUAL WOOO~
Because some potentially neutral actions may have sexual context or not and we simply don't appreciate sexual advantages from everyone, do we ? Some of us simply like to know where we are - that's all.Rottweiler said:
I don't really care one way or the other. Morally to me its not a big deal. The only problem I have is when a gay man hits on me. I am NOT gay so obviously I am not into that. Generally I say that and they move on, but occasionally the keep going at it. THEN I get mad. But until that point I just feel kinda 'meh' about the whole thing.
It doesn't matter, and my opinion on this matter doesn't matter either.
Nobodies does, see this is the internet, and my sexual orientation or opinion on yours has no bearing on anything, absolutely no bearing. I have homosexual and bisexual friends, and my opinion doesn't matter to them either, and their opinion on my orientation doesn't matter to me. Most people see others as more than just a sexuality.
So why do we need a fricken topic about it every other day here? - the simple truth is we don't, get over it, stop dwelling on it, just get on with it for fuck sake. I refuse to believe that anyone really looks for this sort of acceptance here... are you guys just trying to weed out the gays so you can pester them for cock?... THAT WAS A JOKE BTW!
Nobodies does, see this is the internet, and my sexual orientation or opinion on yours has no bearing on anything, absolutely no bearing. I have homosexual and bisexual friends, and my opinion doesn't matter to them either, and their opinion on my orientation doesn't matter to me. Most people see others as more than just a sexuality.
So why do we need a fricken topic about it every other day here? - the simple truth is we don't, get over it, stop dwelling on it, just get on with it for fuck sake. I refuse to believe that anyone really looks for this sort of acceptance here... are you guys just trying to weed out the gays so you can pester them for cock?... THAT WAS A JOKE BTW!
Sexuality really doesn't matter to me. We're all flavors of people in the giant intergalactic Baskin Robins except they didn't stop at 31 flavors or even 31,000. No matter how long you study people there will be someone who busts the mold in one way or another.
To sum it all up, there is a transfinite amount of people in this world, as it was or ever will be. We all have quirks, skills, passions, and free wills which is about the most random thing ever since random became a word.
edit: On the topic, since I left it behind my first sentence, I believe everyone has a comfort level. Everyone you meet or will meet ought to respect it in one way other another, as you respect theirs.
To sum it all up, there is a transfinite amount of people in this world, as it was or ever will be. We all have quirks, skills, passions, and free wills which is about the most random thing ever since random became a word.
edit: On the topic, since I left it behind my first sentence, I believe everyone has a comfort level. Everyone you meet or will meet ought to respect it in one way other another, as you respect theirs.
