Sodomy, All at Sea - Page 3

lettie · 22-02-2005, 14:38

I have no objections as long as everyone is treated fairly and equally. The gay image I have to agree with Willow. Actors singers and people in the public eye often play the gay role as effeminate which isn't necessarily the case. I know plenty of gay men who are as masculine looking as you can get. The gay image is not helped by the 'camp as a row of tents' personas that some of these actors (bloke off corrie, John Inman etc) singers (Jimmy Somerville) portray.

g78 · 22-02-2005, 15:14

Think we kinda got off topic here

g78 · 22-02-2005, 15:18

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Have you ever stopped to consider where most of the "gay stereo-typing" comes from? Gay commedians. Don't blame heterosexuals for having a dig at them when there are enough homosexual commedians out there making fun of themselves and other gays.

And what about shows like "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"? They overplay the "puffter" image intentionally.

I wasn't blaming anyone, straight or gay. I was just stating that to actively recruit any sort of group of people is always a good thing and should not be shot down due to prejudice and ridicule.

Tinkerbelle · 22-02-2005, 15:23

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Originally Posted by g78

I wasn't blaming anyone, straight or gay. I was just stating that to actively recruit any sort of group of people is always a good thing and should not be shot down due to prejudice and ridicule.

So we'll tell the other countries Forces that they aren't allowed to laugh at us and they must take us seriously even if we do have a minceing front line!!

g78 · 22-02-2005, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

So we'll tell the other countries Forces that they aren't allowed to laugh at us and they must take us seriously even if we do have a minceing front line!!

Whats the point in trying to respond to someone who obviously hasn't got anything constructive to say.

Tinkerbelle · 22-02-2005, 15:26

If we are lucky we might be able to get the UN to sanction no mickey taking of the British 'gay' Forces!!!

Tinkerbelle · 22-02-2005, 15:27

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Originally Posted by g78

Whats the point in trying to respond to someone who obviously hasn't got anything constructive to say.

Well i'll shut up shall i before you take your handbag to me!!

WillowTheWhisp · 22-02-2005, 15:30

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Originally Posted by g78

I was just stating that to actively recruit any sort of group of people is always a good thing and should not be shot down due to prejudice and ridicule.

I totally disagree. To actively recruit any group of people is blatant prejudice and as wrong as actively discouraging them. People are people are people and individuals should be taken individually on their own individual merit, no more, no less.

park381 · 22-02-2005, 15:37

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Originally Posted by chav1

one thing that has always puzzeled me is why do some gays start talking in a high pitched camp voice when they come out of the closet

are they the female role ( taker) in a gay relation ship

sounds stupid but it happens i know of one guy who had a voice deeper than barry white but as soon as he came out he sounded like jimmy sumerville

That may be caused by the PAIN

g78 · 22-02-2005, 15:42

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I totally disagree. To actively recruit any group of people is blatant prejudice and as wrong as actively discouraging them. People are people are people and individuals should be taken individually on their own individual merit, no more, no less.

So lets say the police announce there is a severe lack of women in the british police force and they want to recruit a greater number. Would you say that is wrong?

Doug · 22-02-2005, 15:43

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I totally disagree. To actively recruit any group of people is blatant prejudice and as wrong as actively discouraging them. People are people are people and individuals should be taken individually on their own individual merit, no more, no less.

Well said.

Doug · 22-02-2005, 15:51

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Originally Posted by g78

So lets say the police announce there is a severe lack of women in the british police force and they want to recruit a greater number. Would you say that is wrong?

They did that one two years ago with the Black and Asian Communities. They classed it as Positive Discrimination and actually rejected White Europeancandidates in favor of ethnic targets by set H. M. Government. Don’t get me wrong and I respect all opinions on this thread. This is a Political Objective prior to an election and has ****** all (forgive the pun) to do with equal opportunities or anti discrimination policy.

g78 · 22-02-2005, 16:04

Actually Doug you are probably right there, damn government. But what riles me up is when people blatantly abuse and make fun of things at the expense of other people and their lifestyles as some people have done in this thread.

Tealeaf · 22-02-2005, 16:23

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Originally Posted by g78

Actually Doug you are probably right there, damn government. But what riles me up is when people blatantly abuse and make fun of things at the expense of other people and their lifestyles as some people have done in this thread.

OK, G78...who's done that? Name Name's, please.

Acrylic-bob · 22-02-2005, 16:28

>> Have you ever stopped to consider where most of the "gay stereo-typing" comes from? Gay commedians.<<

Hmmm, Maybe. But most of the opinions voiced thus far are identical to what was doing the rounds when I was at primary school. Plus ca change ,Plus la meme chose.
Has it ever ocurred to anyone that in portraying themselves as stereotypes, gay comedians might actually be taking the p*ss out of their audience's predjudices.