"I'm Bi"

[smallthemouse]

I've been reading these forums for a while and I made an account specifically to post this cause it's kind of getting on my nerves.

I have serious doubts that all the "bisexual" posters in the "what sexuality are you?" and "what do you find attractive" kinds of threads are actually bi.

Now I have nothing against homosexuals, heterosexuals, or bisexuals, but I really wonder if you're all actually bi, or just either straight/gay and trying to make others go "Wow! A bisexual person! I wonder what that?s like!?!? What a cool person!" or gay people who are not completely ready to admit it, or just people who think they are "attracted" to everything from men, to women, to a loaf of bread, or maybe even people who want to be non-conformist super bad.

The reason I say this is because I see a serious disconnect with the amount of bi people I see in real life and the amount on these forums, as well as the amount of posts that begin with or mention "I'm bi" when it is not really necessary or relevant.

This thread is not meant to offend, please don't take it that way, I?m just curious as to what you think.

 

[Radeonx]

Who gives a shit what someone's sexuality is?
As long as they aren't constantly shoving it in my face (In this case they aren't by just saying "I'm bi"), then I don't care.

 

[SailorShale]

Or, maybe it's because bisexuals are more common than homosexuals?

 

[Palademon]

It's easy to find more people on the internet with certian charcteristis than in real life, because they'll usually be in the same place, or you're part of a much larger group of people on the internet, than in real life.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

Well...I'm going to try and break this down for you.

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I'm straight, not gay, not bi, not trans, not a furry, not any of that stuff.

I'M SPECIAL NOW.

So yeah. LOVE ME FOR MY STRAIGHTNESS!

 

[smallthemouse]

It's easy to find more people on the internet with certian charcteristis than in real life, because they'll usually be in the same place, or you're part of a much larger group of people on the internet, than in real life.

So you're saying that, because this is a (mostly) gaming site, that most gamers are bisexual?

Or, maybe it's because bisexuals are more common than homosexuals?

From what I have seen, I don't know if I believe that, but I could be wrong.

 

[JezebelinHell]

Well...I'm going to try and break this down for you.

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I'm straight, not gay, not bi, not trans, not a furry, not any of that stuff.

I'M SPECIAL NOW.

So yeah. LOVE ME FOR MY STRAIGHTNESS!

Anonymity+Internet = A good chance you are pretending to be something or someone you are not.

 

[smallthemouse]

Well...I'm going to try and break this down for you.

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I'm straight, not gay, not bi, not trans, not a furry, not any of that stuff.

I'M SPECIAL NOW.

So yeah. LOVE ME FOR MY STRAIGHTNESS!

I never promoted any sexuality, and regarding the anonymity+internet, I believe the latter part of that statement more common than the former.

 

[Klumpfot]

I'm bi, and as a straight person I've noticed this too. There is a scale of human sexuality (whose name escapes me at the moment) according to which very few are entirely straight or entirely gay. Most are just mostly gay or mostly straight.

 

[BioHazardMan]

It's easy to find more people on the internet with certian charcteristis than in real life, because they'll usually be in the same place, or you're part of a much larger group of people on the internet, than in real life.

This. Kind of like you find higher concentrations of atheists/agnostics on game sites.

 

[DatCracker]

Most people who are actually bisexual tend to call themselves "pansexual" these days.
"Bisexual" seems to be the new equivalent of "easy." (not my opinion, just the opinion of most teens, it seems)

I heard a girl boasting that she was bisexual, and girls were whispering that she was a whore.
Another girl claimed to be pan, and no one bothered her :/

Why do people make this shit so confuzzling o.o
At least straights and gays can make up their fuckin' minds :/

 

[GiantRaven]

Who gives a shit what someone's sexuality is?
As long as they aren't constantly shoving it in my face (In this case they aren't by just saying "I'm bi"), then I don't care.

Amen. I would've thought that the human race had gotten past this point already. I hate all this "did you know so and so was gay?" that goes on. Why does it need to be made such a point of?

 

[Not-here-anymore]

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

Pretty much this. There'll be a lot of people here/on the web in general unwilling to come out in real life for whatever reason, but perfectly happy to admit to being gay/bi when they can't be called up on it in real life.

 

[Thaluikhain]

The forum isn't bound by geography, it's therefore not going to be the same as your neighbourhood.

Alternatively, maybe bisexuals are more likely to post in a topic about sexuality than everyone else...it's not like all members are itnerested in that sort of thing.

 

[dex-dex]

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I agree completely
I know many people who think that bisexuality is not real and you are either on one side or the other. never on it.

I know my parents or extended family and even a few friends would never ever accept me for being a bisexual.
I feel it does not matter if I say damn that girl is sexy and not just get a couple of weird looks of wait what? or would believe that I am just being bicurious or whatever.
I can also find other bi people who are in the same boat. which I enjoy.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

Well...I'm going to try and break this down for you.

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I'm straight, not gay, not bi, not trans, not a furry, not any of that stuff.

I'M SPECIAL NOW.

So yeah. LOVE ME FOR MY STRAIGHTNESS!

I never promoted any sexuality, and regarding the anonymity+internet, I believe the latter part of that statement more common than the former.

I know you didn't, but I just thought it would be interesting where instead of all the "I'm Bi", we'd have an "I'm straight" guy.

Well...I'm going to try and break this down for you.

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I'm straight, not gay, not bi, not trans, not a furry, not any of that stuff.

I'M SPECIAL NOW.

So yeah. LOVE ME FOR MY STRAIGHTNESS!

Anonymity+Internet = A good chance you are pretending to be something or someone you are not.

Which is also what I said.

You people are all so silly. haha

 

[Palademon]

It's easy to find more people on the internet with certian charcteristis than in real life, because they'll usually be in the same place, or you're part of a much larger group of people on the internet, than in real life.

So you're saying that, because this is a (mostly) gaming site, that most gamers are bisexual?

No I meant using a forum would require you to see comments by hundreds of people, and since this place is mature enough to talk about sexuality, then ofcourse the statistics will be different from real life.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

Anonymity+Internet = Capability of being who you actually are.

Pretty much this. There'll be a lot of people here/on the web in general unwilling to come out in real life for whatever reason, but perfectly happy to admit to being gay/bi when they can't be called up on it in real life.

Indeed.

This is also true for being someone who you actually aren't.

When people say they are bisexual on here, I find it hard to believe they're doing it to be "cool" or edgy or anything silly like that.

I agree completely
I know many people who think that bisexuality is not real and you are either on one side or the other. never on it.

I know my parents or extended family and even a few friends would never ever accept me for being a bisexual.
I feel it does not matter if I say damn that girl is sexy and not just get a couple of weird looks of wait what? or would believe that I am just being bicurious or whatever.
I can also find other bi people who are in the same boat. which I enjoy.

See?

Damn I'm good. I covered all the bases in one fell swoop. *takes a bow*

 

[Nemu]

Well, IMO, there are two viable possibilities (while avoiding to acknowledge the obvious attention whores): people are more willing to admit it online because it's "safer" and/or people are young and still figuring things out.

Being a lesbian, I can ASSURE you that it's not an easy thing for 99% of the population to come out as anything but heterosexual. Bi folks have a perceived "easier" time, and are usually just passed off as slutty or experimenting. Coming out online (as bi or homosexual) is a good first step for some people-it gives them the opportunity to be open with people but still keep some anonymity, which then helps them build confidence in being more open with others online which could then translate into an ease of openness with their friends/families in the offline world.

For teens/young adults who aren't really sure who they are, calling themselves bi might be a way of finding acceptance with people that they think might have otherwise ignored or shunned them (be it with their straight friends or gay friends). Once they've found friends that they can talk to, and established as truthful a rapport as possible, people who consider themselves bi might have discovered who they really are deep down (be it straight, bi or gay) because they had established themselves with people they feel they can talk to, so it helps them sort out confusion about who they are.


Of course, then there are the attention whores who are just looking to be dramatic or cool or stir up some shit or think that they are being badasses by calling themselves bi cos they can't change their race or they want to piss off their parents when really all they need is a nice, humbling ass kicking...
Whoops, nm.