Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) So who went to pride? 8D My husband, a friend and myself went to the Pride Dance to perform. Couldn't go to the parade because we had other performances that day. These are pics from our Pride Dance performance. Group photo at Photographer's booth Me (Left) Friend (Middle) My husband (right) Group photo on dance floor before performance started. Our friend and myself during the performance. From left to right: Our friend (left) Me (middle) My husband (right) EDIT: Edited to fix the duplicate link on the last photo, different photo now available for the last one. Edited June 26, 2012 by Lord_Kishin Share this post Link to post
Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) My husband, a friend and myself went to the Pride Dance to perform. Couldn't go to the parade because we had other performances that day. These are pics from our Pride Dance performance. Group photo at Photographer's booth Me (Left) Friend (Middle) My husband (right) Group photo on dance floor before performance started. Our friend and myself during the performance. From left to right: Our friend (left) Me (middle) My husband (right) So I was...uh...right behind the fair/booths/merchants for most of the day with my girlfriend and an assortment of fellow queer folks, though we did get to the parade. Did you get to see any of it? The pirate ship was boss. I am now sad that most of us got heatstroke and bailed to go grab some lunch before the performances started. My friend got some pretty great pics of the parade and the festival day. Check them out here, just keep clicking 'newer' to follow the progression of the parade. Edited June 26, 2012 by WereJace Share this post Link to post
Posted June 27, 2012 Hello. :3 I'm in my mid-teenage years, and I am bisexual. It's nice to see people with different sexualities than heterosexual, as my area is full of homophobic people. -.- It aggravates me that people think that relationships should be kept between members of the opposite sex. I believe that same sex marriage should be legal everywhere, for it is not fair to those who are attracted to the same sex, as they can't change who they are attracted to. I enjoy hearing support from heterosexuals, it shows that not everyone is so against differences. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 I am straight, have always been. But I support those who are not. I have been to a same sex marriage and it was wonderful. Love who you love!!!! Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 I thought this was pretty cool, so I'm going to post it here. Oreo supports the LGBT community Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 Straight (sadly), but fully support this thread. Wish my mom was a bit more open-minded, but eh. (she called bisexuals 'the ones who can't make up their minds', pfft!) Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 Out of curiosity, why is it "sad" that you're straight? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 Hey all, I'm 21 & Pansexual. I think it's great that there are places like this one on forums now where one doesn't have to worry about being threatened, judged, or insulted. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) This thread is great. I think people who dont understand are just sad. And its awful that they get so dang mean about it. My parents say to most horrid things about this subject. Edited June 28, 2012 by SelenaPoole Share this post Link to post
Posted June 28, 2012 Male, female, who cares? You like who you like. End of story. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Male, female, who cares? You like who you like. End of story. My sentiment exactly. I be straight, but I not be a-hating, yo. xP Edited June 29, 2012 by Thorn Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2012 I love this thread! It's so nice to be able to read an entire thread supporting the various variations of people without wading through a ton of hateful spam. As for Pride, there isn't anything really in my area, but I have enjoyed seeing all the photos and video people have been posting all month. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2012 I'm straight, and find it a huge gap in logic that gays/bisexuals/etc should be ostracized because they like a certain gender. Or really, any person subjected to unfair treatment due to differences. Luckily I live in a fairly tolerant place. Speaking of tolerance, I had an acquaintance that apparently used to be in a romantic (non-sexual I hope, he was a 6th grader) relationship with a bisexual female. He was talking to me about how he had to meet his ex-girlfriend and somehow convince her to be straight. I told him being a bisexual didn't mean that one would hit on/rape everyone in sight. He seemed to be quite convinced by this, and considered 'letting her be bisexual'. I have no idea what the outcome of him visiting his ex-girlfriend was. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 1, 2012 Out of curiosity, why is it "sad" that you're straight? Because I think I would do a lot better with a woman than a man. I find men confusing, and they seem to want more than I can give about, eh... 80% of the time? It's just my personal experiences, though. I find hanging out with a really great friend of mine a lot more fun than hanging out with a guy who only flirts with me. I don't mind it, but I don't particularly like the attention he's paying to my body, not me. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 2, 2012 oh my goodness! This site just got way better after seeing this I am not even sure what I am, but I guess it is considered a panromantic? haha, yeah. Not much of a person who is all about dates, but yeah c: Share this post Link to post
Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Uh... wow. I'm sure most of you have heard about this because of Cracked.com, but for those of you that haven't: NY Doctor Injects Steroids in Fetuses to “Cure” Homosexuality There are a few more articles you can find on the subject, but I found that most of them are repeating the same thing. Google search I know this is just one radical, but still, the fact that this kind of thing stills exists... I just - wow. No words. Only this image in reaction. Edit: Responding to things in this thread I missed before. Adding on to that, it always baffled me as to why people tried to figure out who was the "man" or "woman" in a same sex couple. Yeah, it's kind of obvious that they mean "who's dom/sub" without wanting to get into words that are normally associated with BDSM. Still, though, it's kind of an awkward thing to ask. Not really your business. I can see why they'd ask if it's a very open friendship in general, but I just don't get other people feeling like they have a right to ask. There's also an ever-so-slight chance that if that turns them on, it doesn't necessarily mean that they would seek it in real life. I think it's very common for people to have kinks or tastes in porn that aren't something they would do in real life or have much of an interest in fulfilling. Quite possibly one of the more truthful things I've read today. QFT! Edited July 13, 2012 by Zovesta Share this post Link to post
Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) About that article...why the heck would you want to 'cure' homosexuality? And for that thing about getting women to increase their interest in fulfilling "the traditional child-care/housewife role" made me snarl... some very malignant language at the screen. I'm fervently wishing for this woman to snap out of it. This should be a violence-free thread. Edited August 9, 2012 by SockPuppet Strangler Share this post Link to post
Posted July 13, 2012 There's nothing wrong with wanting to be a "traditional housewife". There is a problem in forcing it on other people, though. Seriously I thought we were way past the whole "homosexuality is a sickness" thing in America. Like... forty-fifty years past it. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 16, 2012 Any advice on coming out to one of my friends? One of my other bi friends came out to him once, and he didn't really react much, and I've tried to hint at it, but I'm just scared. I dunno why. I don't even know what I'm scared of, but I can't bring myself to telling him. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 17, 2012 It's your choice to tell him. If he is a real friend, though, he won't care. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 17, 2012 Seriously I thought we were way past the whole "homosexuality is a sickness" thing in America. Like... forty-fifty years past it. It does state in the article that the doctor does realize that it's genetic, but still thinks it can be cured. What I don't get is, and I really hate to bring this up here, that people are against abortions one, because it does not include the fetuses consent...meaning the fetus didn't and couldn't choose to have it's life ended. So why are they wanting to subject a fetus to this without their consent which could possibly completely damage their life? Also if this female doctor is going on about masculine traits and women and trying to make females more feminine, then shouldn't she take up the stereotypical position of a nurse? She should stop being a doctor because it's considered more "masculine". I'd really like to see the original Cracked article if you wouldn't mind PMing it to me? Share this post Link to post
Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Yeah, I was pretty mad about the fact the doctor was trying to 'cure' homosexuality and trying to make the female babies more feminine. I think nothing's wrong with fitting into 'feminine' roles, just that again, forcing it upon someone... Sorry if in my last post I came out a bit aggressive. Edited July 17, 2012 by Durppie Share this post Link to post
Posted July 17, 2012 No need to apologize, your aggression was entirely warranted. I was just reinforcing your point. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 18, 2012 About that article...why the heck would you want to 'cure' homosexuality? huh.gif Because some people feel that homosexuality is evil, wrong, a sin, perverted, harmful to the gene pool, or just disgusting. It does state in the article that the doctor does realize that it's genetic, but still thinks it can be cured. Lots of things are genetic and we search for cures, sickle cell anemia, Tay Sachs, genetic muscular dystrophy... Seriously I thought we were way past the whole "homosexuality is a sickness" thing in America. .png Like... forty-fifty years past it. Nope. Talalitha tried everything she could to be straight, and has the brain damage and esophageal scarring to prove it. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 18, 2012 Lots of things are genetic and we search for cures, sickle cell anemia, Tay Sachs, genetic muscular dystrophy... I never said that people aren't searching for cures for things that need to be. Share this post Link to post
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