Homosexuality

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

I personally don't see why anybody identifies with their sexuality. I mean that's the sorta thing that has caused all the problems in the first place?

I mean it seems like every homosexual thread on the escapist the ops and 50% of the community usually have this to say "I'm and I have nothing against homosexuals personally".

It's all well and good, but couldn't we perhaps recognize by now that sexuality needn't actually be a form of self-identity? o.o That it doesn't really say anything about you as a person. Yet everybody uses them as if they hold some sort of significance in our daily interactions.

Anyways ... as for being OT I have nothing against a person's sexuality ... it's none of my business and for 99.999999% of Humanity I don't care enough about you as people to really give a toss as to what your sexual preference is o.o

 

[LC Wynter]

No real difference to Heterosexuality, is there? Love is love no matter who the couple is.

 

[jultub]

I have no problem with them whatsoever, I know a few girls who will think, 'She's a lesbian? oooh, I better stay away from her, she probably fancies me.'
The really homophobic and defensive men usually have a few things to hide too.

I was going to be a bridesmaid for a lesbian couple when they got married, but they broke up. It's probably me being a bad omen. D<

I spent like five minutes watching your avatar

As for homosexuals, they're cool. Wouldn't go out with one, but they're cool.

 

[KefkaCultist]

Doesn't bother me at all. I'd be a bit of a hypocrite if it did.

 

[Slash Dementia]

I don't care if someone is homosexual or not. It doesn't affect me in any way, so why should I? I have a few bi friends, and one who's lesbian.

 

[Harlemura]

I'm alright with it.
I think I've only met one or two gay people in my time, one of them I wouldn't have even guessed. That was a "she" case though, not sure if that has any relevance.
The other was pretty darn camp, but he was generally a hoot, so he was cool.

I will admit that me and my friends throw around the "fag" insult a bit, but that's only between each other and is more of an inside joke, poking fun at the 7-year-olds that spout it completely seriously over teh interwebz.

 

[Sarkule]

No problem with it at all.
But to some degree I can understand why religions are against gay marriage, as marriage is seen as a sacred bond between a man and a woman. So civil unions would probably be a better thing than marriage.
The problem is that a lot of religions are just blindly against it, so rather than providing a decent explanation for being against it they often come across as homophobic and people hate them for it.

 

[Spacelord]

Spoiler: In the words of Louis CK...

"I don't get anger towards gay people. No-one can be gay AT you."

Then again, I'm Dutch. It's really not an issue here. Is homosexuality still a big deal in other countries?

 

[Thisbedutch]

Homosexuality is fine.
Saying it's normal is not.
It's a deviation.

As a student of psychology and psychobiology, I feel I should point out that it's classed as social deviation. It's not "wrong", it's non-standard.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

so it appears everyone's fine with it. I think at this point, the few people who are against it just aren't saying anything because they know they'd be shouted out of here.

I'm perfectly fine with it even when it is shoved in my face. Pun sort of intended.

 

[ragestreet]

I find the idea of two guys getting it on a bit gross but other than that I've got no issue with it.

 

[Kurokami]

Ok, so we've had baby, guns and having problems in the shower talks.

So, what's your take on Homosexuality and homosexuals, Escapists?

I am for homosexuality, I'm as straight as can be but I have no problem with those who are attracted to the same sex and would like to commit to eachother. I used to have a very close friend before our paths took different directions who was gay and it never bothered me, obviously.
Here in the UK, you can, if you're gay, have Civil Partnerships but can't actually get married, but it's still a legal partnerhip.

If your are against it ("homophobic") why?
If not, are you disgusted with some people's behaviour towards gay men and women?

I don't think you have to be homophobic to be against it, anyway homosexuals don't bother me at all, infact I wish I had more friends who were so. Truth be told I find some of them to be much more open sexually, which is great for a portion of my humor.

Also, I'd like to add a question if you can either add it to the thread or maybe someone else can get back to me, does being homosexual still carry a bad stigma? Doesn't seem to over here, but I'm curious as I obviously don't have to deal with that.

 

[Van Miranda]

I have a brother who's gay. He is who he is and I love him like any sister would.

 

[MrFluffy-X]

I dont mind homosexuals, what i do mind is when they throw it in your face likes it a big deal...I dont care move on....

Also hate the PC hetrosexuals, that claim I cant say gay for any other meaning other than they are in fact a homosexual.

We all do it, example-
Friend 1:"man im in love with her, I would do anything for her..."
Friend 2 "Dude....thats totally gay"

Even my gay friend would agree.

 

[Blunderman]

A lesson a lot of people could stand to learn: "I don't like it" should not be synonymous with "I think it's wrong".

That's very true. I treat them differently in my own mind, but it's such a frequent thing, seeing people go inter-personal with their opinions. That being said, even if you hate something with utmost intensity and at the same time think it's completely wrong, that's still not a legitimate ground for disabusing someone else of their right to an individual life free from bigotry.

I don't even think the concept of "wrong" is legitimate in itself, but that's a whole other subject.

I'm arguably straight, but I find myself quite warmly welcoming any future modifications or alterations to that. I'd rather think of myself as sexually fluent since it's a matter of attraction and companionship and it changes from person to person. If I found myself attracted to someone it'd be just that, and it wouldn't be affected by any preconceptions about my sexual orientation.

I suppose you could say I'm an ad lib-sexual. Whatever feels good for the moment.

 

[Creator002]

I have no problems with homosexuals. My parents on the other hand...
I don't understand why.

what i do mind is when they throw it in your face likes it a big deal...I dont care move on....

This too.

 

[FamoFunk]

so it appears everyone's fine with it. I think at this point, the few people who are against it just aren't saying anything because they know they'd be shouted out of here.

Why would these people be shouted out of here though, surely everyone is aloud their opinion?.

Ok, I'd understand if they were like "Fucking fags, they all deserve to die"
But if someone came on here with a genuine reason, whether it be Religion or the way they were brought up, I don't see why they should be attacked (or am I missing something)

 

[Hashime]

I am against homosexuality, but I am not homophobic, as I do not fear homosexuals. I just don't value their life choices.
If a person wants to take themselves out of the genetic pool so be it, but the second they decide to adopt and screw up a child I draw the line.

 

[Phenakist]

The can do whatever they like so long as I don't see any of that shiz...

It disgusts me, but I've no problems with it, it's their choice and I'm not going to say anything. Basically so long as they don't act gay around me I'm fine with it.

In all fairness I rather couples in general keep it fairly low key in public/with groups of friends, lets face it, it gets rather annoying when you're having a conversation with your friend, you look away for a second and then they've got their tongue halfway down their partners throat...

 

[Hashime]

I'm not so sure about that. It seems more likely that there are a few homophobes but they're just reluctant to post about it here. Anyone who came to this thread and said "Yeah, I just hate gays," would probably have half the community lining up to castigate them, and possibly some mod wrath as well.

This.

This thread is kind of flawed in that since there's such a strong bias against homophobia on this site, no-one who opposes homosexuality is going to say anything for fear of persecution.

I know for a fact there are Escapists who see it as wrong, but they keep in the closet about it (so to speak) every time this matter comes up.

I'm not scared to say I dislike homosexuals. Disliking something or a group is far from mod wrath worthy. And every person is entitled to their opinion.