Have you ever met a....

[Sebenko]

I'm just saying that there's an implication that gay people are somehow different from "regular" people in any way other than sexual orientation. Like we need to say "wow, they're just like us!"

We are different. We all have pretty big wangs. That's right, ladies. If you want a good time, go with a gay guy *wink*

Also, I'm a gay gamer, in case you hadn't guessed. Whether it's penetrating dudes with bullets or anything else, I'm there. Or playing with joysticks. Or... nah, I can't think of anything else.

 

[Nerdygamer89]

I'm just saying that there's an implication that gay people are somehow different from "regular" people in any way other than sexual orientation. Like we need to say "wow, they're just like us!"

Ehh, you're being a little too sensitive there, bud. Saying a demographic is underrepresented in a particular field, sport, whatever, never implies that they're any different, just that they're underrepresented. It's a fact that there are less female gamers than male, does pointing that fact out make me an offensive, sexist pig? Overly political-correctness can cause as much prejudice and separation as pure ignorance does.

 

[NoriYuki Sato]

yeah, my buddy that lives down the street. he doesn't have much time for games, but he's still a casual gamer nonetheless. he's borrowed some 360 games, and a 360 from his uncle to play them. but yeah. he's a cool guy. and i'm sure i've run into one or two playing some online game of the video persuasion. ((aka online video games)) they are out there, if they are only few and far between.

oh yeah, and one of my friends is a lesbian gamer, who is trying to afford a wireless adapter to play on LIVE.

 

[michiehoward]

thank you person who took the damn question seriously

Hmm, not sure if you're being sarcastic, or implying that nobody else took the question seriously.

I've always thought it was odd how underrepresented the gay community is in gaming, and game development, as well. Perhaps it's just the fact that it's still a fledgling form of media, too many homophobic children still hanging around waiting for the next Halo clone?

No I wasn't being sarcastic, my question is a serious one of underrepresented gay gamers, it seems around the time I started "seriously gaming" my gay friends dropped gaming as if it was a bad habit

 

[ethaninja]

On CS once. Creepy thing was he was really out with it. But what was even creepier was he kept talking about gay sex. Disturbing :S

 

[NoriYuki Sato]

Also, I'm a gay gamer, in case you hadn't guessed. Whether it's penetrating dudes with bullets or anything else, I'm there. Or playing with joysticks. Or... nah, I can't think of anything else.

i didn't see this post before i posted, otherwise i would have quoted you with my last post...but that was awesome. it made my morning/night....i dunno how to put that..it's 5:45 am and i'm just now going to bed...yeah..my night. it was very funny my good sir.

 

[Stranger of Sorts]

My friend Gay Mike (I know something like 50,000 Mikes, so...) is a big-time gamer. In fact (shock of all shocks!) he's just like every other cool guy I know except he happens to have sex with dudes. Imagine that!

(and I pray the inherent ignorance of the top-post doesn't infect this thread. I'm not even gay and it offended me.)

Oh don't worry, he has gay friends so therefore it's okay... [facepalm]

 

[The_Decoy]

Yup, met a couple. Actually most of the gay people I know are gamers, but I guess that's statistically insignificant when I only know about 3.

 

[Johnny Cain]

Is it an obscure occurence? I've met plenty.

 

[Mr.Black]

gay gamer?

This topic came up when I told my gay friend yesterday that I joined this forum.
None of my friends that are gay and of the same generations as myself are gamers, not even causal ones. They of course of the majority went through their Mario phase and some Sonic as children, as did we all.

I'm sure they exist in the huge world of mmorg or fpser's or rpgers any genre.

So if anyone is gay or has a gay friend speak up cause your seriously underrepresented in my gaming community.

I have a transsexual friend who is a gamer. Does that count?
She kicks my arse at Ninja Gaiden. I suck at it. She's godly.

Clearly her sexual orientation gives her better skills.

 

[michiehoward]

I can't believe I just called Ray at 8 in the the morning to confirm I wasn't being a ignornant *****. I asked him why he quit gaming and I quote

"I was to busy surviving highschool, going to raves, and being in the closet from my parents, I mighta tried to use gaming to hide from my friends and school, I put so many hours into the last game I ever played FF7, fucking golden chocobo, I gave my PS to my little brother and started raving and clubbing."

 

[Sebenko]

Also, I'm a gay gamer, in case you hadn't guessed. Whether it's penetrating dudes with bullets or anything else, I'm there. Or playing with joysticks. Or... nah, I can't think of anything else.

i didn't see this post before i posted, otherwise i would have quoted you with my last post...but that was awesome. it made my morning/night....i dunno how to put that..it's 5:45 am and i'm just now going to bed...yeah..my night. it was very funny my good sir.

Slipping in a little innuendo is always funny.

 

[GiantSpiderGoat]

I am threatened by Homosexuality because obviously my Sexiness and beast like manner attracts all genders. This is why I have to have bodyguards at all time. The end.


Cool story bro.

 

[Daedalus1942]

gay gamer?

This topic came up when I told my gay friend yesterday that I joined this forum.
None of my friends that are gay and of the same generations as myself are gamers, not even causal ones. They of course of the majority went through their Mario phase and some Sonic as children, as did we all.

I'm sure they exist in the huge world of mmorg or fpser's or rpgers any genre.

So if anyone is gay or has a gay friend speak up cause your seriously underrepresented in my gaming community.

I have a transsexual friend who is a gamer. Does that count?
She kicks my arse at Ninja Gaiden. I suck at it. She's godly.

Clearly her sexual orientation gives her better skills.

Well, she likes other woman so I guess yeah, she's gay.
But I'm pretty sure I'm just shit at Ninja Gaiden, haha.

 

[Zacharine]

thank you person who took the damn question seriously

Hmm, not sure if you're being sarcastic, or implying that nobody else took the question seriously.

I've always thought it was odd how underrepresented the gay community is in gaming, and game development, as well. Perhaps it's just the fact that it's still a fledgling form of media, too many homophobic children still hanging around waiting for the next Halo clone?

No I wasn't being sarcastic, my question is a serious one of underrepresented gay gamers, it seems around the time I started "seriously gaming" my gay friends dropped gaming as if it was a bad habit

Are you sure they just don't like to play videogames? You see, to me it seems that you are making an unspoken assumption: them being gay has something to do with them not being gamers.

In my own experience, this is not the case. I have gay friends who absolutely detest volleyball. It has nothing to do with them being gay, but rather their personality and dislikes. Just as with gaming: being a gamer and being gay are not connected in any way.

Yes, there are fewer gay gamers than there are straight gamers. Just as there are fewer bi-sexual gamers and transsexual gamers. The simplest explanation is general population demographics. Overlay the percentage of people who are gamers with sexual orientation and the numbers should match up: the percentage of gamers whom are gay, from all gamers, should be the same as the relative number of gay people within the general population.

 

[michiehoward]

thank you person who took the damn question seriously

Hmm, not sure if you're being sarcastic, or implying that nobody else took the question seriously.

I've always thought it was odd how underrepresented the gay community is in gaming, and game development, as well. Perhaps it's just the fact that it's still a fledgling form of media, too many homophobic children still hanging around waiting for the next Halo clone?

No I wasn't being sarcastic, my question is a serious one of underrepresented gay gamers, it seems around the time I started "seriously gaming" my gay friends dropped gaming as if it was a bad habit

Are you sure they just don't like to play videogames? You see, to me it seems that you are making an unspoken assumption: them being gay has something to do with them not being gamers.

In my own experience, this is not the case. I have gay friends who absolutely detest volleyball. It has nothing to do with them being gay, but rather their personality and dislikes. Just as with gaming: being a gamer and being gay are not connected in any way.

Yes, there are fewer gay gamers than there are straight gamers. Just as there are fewer bi-sexual gamers and transsexual gamers. The simplest explanation is general population demographics. Overlay the percentage of people who are gamers with sexual orientation and the numbers should match up: the percentage of gamers whom are gay, from all gamers, should be the same as the relative number of gay people within the general population.

I completely agree with your succinct conclusion

 

[maninahat]

Not personally. Though the guy behind the great Half Life 2 mod series, Radiator is gay; it has an influence on his work. See it here: http://www.radiator.debacle.us/01/.

 

[Cluskey]

gay gamer?

This topic came up when I told my gay friend yesterday that I joined this forum.
None of my friends that are gay and of the same generations as myself are gamers, not even causal ones. They of course of the majority went through their Mario phase and some Sonic as children, as did we all.

I'm sure they exist in the huge world of mmorg or fpser's or rpgers any genre.

So if anyone is gay or has a gay friend speak up cause your seriously underrepresented in my gaming community.

I have a transsexual friend who is a gamer. Does that count?
She kicks my arse at Ninja Gaiden. I suck at it. She's godly.

Clearly her sexual orientation gives her better skills.

So there is a formula for being a great gamer. However I think I shall NOT pay the PRICE. I must content myself with being an adequate gamer and AMAZING in bed!

 

[maninahat]

On CS once. Creepy thing was he was really out with it. But what was even creepier was he kept talking about gay sex. Disturbing :S

Probably trying to bait the homophobes.

 

[Goldeneye1989]

Sorry but when i saw this thread what popped into mind was


haaaave you ever ever ever in your long legged life met a long legged sailor with a long legged wife.