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[pete 2,499]

You are a moderator - yes? Then Moderate my account off this forum because you are a blinkered fucking arsehole! I have seen lots of comments on here about 'educated' , 'mature' forum. Fuck sake - read this post from a moderator. I wont be missed but its mutual.

 

Was my post so extreme? I apologise I didn't realise that. I was indeed trying to be fair and just give an opinion.

I suppose it is not a subject open to discussion and that is a part of the problem I have.

[MacK1950 2,378]

Listen guys I made my comments in a general sense of what seems to me a leaning towards minorities.

I have a nephew who is gay and have no problems going out and socialising with him and have worked in a job where there were a few "gay" guys and often socialised at works night out parties.

However i did have a situation which disturbed me in that my "sister-in-law" tried to hide the fact that my nephew was "gay" when both my wife and I knew the truthand were upset by her actions,so please don't think I am against these persons.

The point I am /was trying to make is about the hysteria concerning minorities.

[barca72 440]

Most normal people don't bother about the sexual preferences of others but Homosexuals seem to feel the need to shout it from the rafters. There is of course the idiots who don't accept homosexuality and even use violence against Homo's. My vision is as long as they don't touch me or others who are not Homo let them live their lives.

 

What do you mean 'idiots' who don't accept homosexuality?

I consider a heterosexual relationship as 'normal'. I do not accept homosexuality as normal. However, I do not rail against a person of such persuasion. I consider their choice as their own business. I just prefer to maintain an arms-length acceptance.

I prefer not to have a friendship with a homosexual person, however, I would not exclude them from any group or workforce.

I do not think it is fair to disparage a person within a group because they make choices that are different from mine as long as they are legal, and I expect the same in return.

[pete 2,499]

I hope you don't go, Anchorman. I'm not sure if we would agree about everything, but voices like yours are crucial. I agree that those comments from pete were unacceptable, but as I said to him, it came across more like someone trying (though he failed) to say something positive. Hopefully through talking to others with a different perspective, views can evolve.

 

Why are my comments unacceptable? An honest Question, because I am shocked at the reaction.

[RiverBear7 0]

Was my post so extreme? I apologise I didn't realise that. I was indeed trying to be fair and just give an opinion.

I suppose it is not a subject open to discussion and that is a part of the problem I have.

 

I think it is open to discussion, but there are some things that should be taken for granted: 1) words like homo are a slur that no-one deserves. 2) Attitudes like 'as long as they don't touch me' sounds - more than anything - really old-fashioned. Would you be happy with anyone you don't know touching you? What has sexuality got to do with it.

 

As I say, I can tell you were trying to be fair, but some of the language (probably inadvertently) was really hurtful.

[pete 2,499]

What do you mean 'idiots' who don't accept homosexuality?

I consider a heterosexual relationship as 'normal'. I do not accept homosexuality as normal. However, I do not rail against a person of such persuasion. I consider their choice as their own business. I just prefer to maintain an arms-length acceptance.

I prefer not to have a friendship with a homosexual person, however, I would not exclude them from any group or workforce.

I do not think it is fair to disparage a person within a group because they make choices that are different from mine as long as they are legal, and I expect the same in return.

 

I meant those idiots that use violence against people because of their sexual persuasion. I think I am being misunderstood here.

[RiverBear7 0]

What do you mean 'idiots' who don't accept homosexuality?

I consider a heterosexual relationship as 'normal'. I do not accept homosexuality as normal. However, I do not rail against a person of such persuasion. I consider their choice as their own business. I just prefer to maintain an arms-length acceptance.

I prefer not to have a friendship with a homosexual person, however, I would not exclude them from any group or workforce.

I do not think it is fair to disparage a person within a group because they make choices that are different from mine as long as they are legal, and I expect the same in return.

 

Not quite sure what you mean by normal. I'm not gay myself, but the most normal thing I think is loving who your heart tells you to. One of the greatest misconceptions is that there's a choice.

 

Why do you think someone would choose to be gay given the hassle they get for it?

[pete 2,499]

I think it is open to discussion, but there are some things that should be taken for granted: 1) words like homo are a slur that no-one deserves. 2) Attitudes like 'as long as they don't touch me' sounds - more than anything - really old-fashioned. Would you be happy with anyone you don't know touching you? What has sexuality got to do with it.

 

As I say, I can tell you were trying to be fair, but some of the language (probably inadvertently) was really hurtful.

 

The use of the word Homo was laziness in typing and not knowing it was hurtful. I have had many acquaintances and even a family member that was gay and never had any problem. I will drop out of this subject as it is obvious I can't say any good.

[RiverBear7 0]

The use of the word Homo was laziness in typing and not knowing it was hurtful. I have had many acquaintances and even a family member that was gay and never had any problem. I will drop out of this subject as it is obvious I can't say any good.

 

I don't think you should be excluded from any discussion, and I can tell you weren't trying to be hurtful. It can be a learning experience is all. None of us are perfect.

[pete 2,499]

I don't think you should be excluded from any discussion, and I can tell you weren't trying to be hurtful. It can be a learning experience is all. None of us are perfect.

 

We seem to have lost a member for an off the cuff statement that I made so better to keep off the subject. That is maybe the problem it that is not open to discussion.