Something that's been bothering me for a while, namely thinly-veiled homophobic posts

So it's gay people's fault for being gay, which makes the word offensive. I mean if gay people weren't so gay, the word wouldn't be that bad.

 

this thread is San Francisco

 

it ain't gay if the balls don't touch

 

It bothers me as much as the homophobic comments that litter the BBS, and yes, I realize the majority don't even realize that their remarks are highly offensive to some of their fellow members. That's a bummer. Those who don't like it can simply not do it themselves, which is what I do, because saying it is offensive results in a series of jokes, as we've seen here. That's been my experience when I've complained about it, and I've complained before. One apparently has to put up with it, and do what one can to enlighten everyone else without derailing a thread.

There are countless ways to say the same thing, folks. Consider it, why don't you?

 

Well we're picky when it comes to what's offensive or not.

Some can get away with making racial remarks or anti-Islamic remarks or other religions. And sometimes you can really see the hate in some of those posts, but it's still allowed. The best part is the posters making fun of Mormons when they have no idea who member #1 is.

Freedom of speech I guess. But from what I see the "that's gay" comments aren't as hateful as some of the comments about topics mentioned above. Ultimately it's up to Clutch. I just think if we're gonna start censoring some gay comments, then a lot of what's said in the D&D should be censored as well.

 

This thread is.....


Although I do agree people should try not to use "gay" as an insult. I felt terrible when I did a few months ago around one of my coworkers who is gay.

 

Definitely one of the gayer threads this year.

 

Only time I sensed homophobia was when the guy made the post about Rubio possibly being gay.

 

:grin:Tell em Y U mad son:grin::grin:

 

That's true. The invocation of gays and r****ds is nothing compared to what people here say about Utahns and Mormonism. They make me cringe. Clutch is perhaps too tolerant in letting those jokes stand.

 

Rubio and Gay have no resemblance, and completely different games.

 

For me, the word has evolved passed sexuality. When I want to say homosexual, I say homosexual. When I want to express something is stupid, or dumb, or annoying I use the word gay. I try not to do it here, and I try to only do it with people who I know are comfortable with it, but to be honest I don't do it as a homophobic slur. I think people are far to sensitive about that word. As south park showed it has evolved to host a variety of meanings, why can't my meaning be the new one?

I'm sorry but the likes of overly touchy people and celebrities (like Wanda Sikes) will not dissuade me from using it in the manner I do. With that said, we can also be a bit more sensitive to our homosexual friends around here and use it sparingly.

 

Is Budinger Gay or better

 

OP is ghey.

 

I only say "That's Gay", when I mean "That's overrated".

 

The way you wrote this thread makes me think you're extremely gay (as in happy). I am glad your go to forums do not allow such posts, as that would reduce the gayness of the users (their happiness that is).

As an exercise please interpret the correct meaning of the following:

Rudy is from the Gay family, they are a pretty gay bunch. By the way, I am feeling very gay today, perhaps because of your thread which highlights the importance of being respectful towards the gays. Have a gay day, my very gay friend!

 

Dear OP. If you are looking for a very PC forum with pictures try the 4chan forums and then click on /b/.

 

I think pejoratives against women are much more serious than those against homosexuals on this board.

 

This. It says more about the person saying it than the person/thing/situation he or she was speaking about.

 

This thread is very homosexual.