Another person who doesn't use XBOX live here. That having been said, I don't understand the comments that basically say that she shouldn't "advertise" her sexual orientation.
That argument has been used for years to try to silence gay & lesbian people. Holding hands = advertising. Kissing = advertising. etc. etc. Are you saying that no straight xbox live gamers make any allusions to their sexualities in their profiles? I find this hard to believe. I'm sure there are some people who have profiles that make references to their girlfriends/boyfriends, stars they find attractive, and so on. How are these any less of an advertisement of sexuality than simply stating that one is a lesbian? Would it have been OK for her to say that she was a woman with a wife?
The fact is that most people will assume that the people they meet are straight until otherwise informed. By being up front with your sexuality you can avoid uncomfortable situations down the line. If someone is a homophobic asshole I'd rather them know right off that I'm gay then figure it out after spending a few hours chatting with them. Maybe this woman feels the same way.
That argument has been used for years to try to silence gay & lesbian people. Holding hands = advertising. Kissing = advertising. etc. etc. Are you saying that no straight xbox live gamers make any allusions to their sexualities in their profiles? I find this hard to believe. I'm sure there are some people who have profiles that make references to their girlfriends/boyfriends, stars they find attractive, and so on. How are these any less of an advertisement of sexuality than simply stating that one is a lesbian? Would it have been OK for her to say that she was a woman with a wife?
The fact is that most people will assume that the people they meet are straight until otherwise informed. By being up front with your sexuality you can avoid uncomfortable situations down the line. If someone is a homophobic asshole I'd rather them know right off that I'm gay then figure it out after spending a few hours chatting with them. Maybe this woman feels the same way.