This thread is so gay

[Danzama]

I am not amused.

[Vanguard]

Alright, let's try it this way. You say he has similar interests to you, so where would you want to go on a not-date? Any ideas you get there would be a great place to start.

[Danzama]

hmmm a not date place? McDonald's, shopping, movie?

[Agloriouscuppa]

all with exception of McDonalds sound like date, go out with all your mates and bring him along.

[Danzama]

well we originally planned to have a few of us there, so as it's not awkward.

[Drinnik]

Where in Devon do you live? Because if you live near Plymouth, you could go to the Plymouth Dome, definately not a date place.

Or, for a real suggestion, go to one of the many nature reserves in Devon and have a nice walk, that way, there's no thing to try and impress, no agenda and, more importantly, no escape.

[Danzama]

I live on dartmoor, moretonhampstead to be precise. we're going to go into Exeter, but I don't know what would be fun, cheap and not misleading.

[Drinnik]

Exeter... hmm...

Exeter Ghost Walk? I love ghost walks, and it's a chance to go somewhere with a group, but stay close to one person. Or go with someone on their own, but still not feel awkward because there's other people there and you're paying attention to the tour guide.

Plus, it's a little different to a film, and you can still talk about it over a meal and drinks afterwards.

[Danzama]

it's a group of four, i think we're sticking to more Princesshay area. thanks though.

[Drinnik]

Keep it in mind, though.

For my 30th next year, we're going to the Edinburgh Vaults and doing the overnight stay.

It will be awesome.

[Danzama]

Looks awesome. I like the idea of a gohst walk; but the company may not. also I want other people there, but not too many XD.

[aeric90]

BIG GAY NEWS!

U.N. council passes gay rights resolution

[Metcarfre]

don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments

[AlexanderDitto]

Wait, are you all basically suggesting he go out for a stroll on the moors?

I can't see that ending well.

Also hooray for the UN!

[Tycherin]

don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments don't read comments

Having read some, I'm reminded of why so many people want to restrict free speech on the internet...

[AlexanderDitto]

What's really interesting is to read the comments by some of the countries that opposed it.

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=11167&LangID=E

How warped some countries are!

[Drinnik]

Wait, are you all basically suggesting he go out for a stroll on the moors?

I can't see that ending well.

It's not like I'm suggesting the Yorkshire Moors.

...too soon?

[Stinkychops]

In my experience overly camp gay men are more likely to drive people away than garner supporters for the cause.

What cause?

Should people live their lives the way you want, and you deem acceptable, to help your 'cause'? How adorable.

[Lord Chrusher]

Even if you where not being a troll earlier you are being one now. I think it is best that you leave now Stinkychops.

[Stinkychops]

Even if you where not being a troll earlier you are being one now. I think it is best that you leave now Stinkychops.

Is my point not valid?

[goat]

Even if you where not being a troll earlier you are being one now. I think it is best that you leave now Stinkychops.

Is my point not valid?

No, it's not. Piss off.

[Yaxley]

You made no point. You cherry-picked a quote made nearly a year ago and 137 pages back in this thread and asked a sarcastic question about it for the sole purpose of inciting an argument with someone you don't like.

Does this forum have an ignore function?

[Stinkychops]

You made no point. You cherry-picked a quote made nearly a year ago and 137 pages back in this thread and asked a sarcastic question about it for the sole purpose of inciting an argument with someone you don't like.

Does this forum have an ignore function?

Sorry man, I'm new here.

My point was that he shouldn't expect people to live their lives to help his political agenda. I don't know where you're getting all this fight picking stuff.

[Master Gunner]

Well, picking a a comment which was posted, discussed, and rebutted 136 pages ago is not a great start. Secondly, Theremin was in no way saying how people should live their lives, but rather commenting on how people behave in public, and how it effects public perception of minorities and advocacy groups. For some, people prancing down main street wearing little more than denim chaps reinforces stereotypes in the minds (of some) of those working against gay rights. Thus one should be mindful of the relationship behind their actions and public perception. Much in the same way that me going around in a gimp suit would likely get me branded a sexual deviant, and be offensive to certain people. There are places in the world where the majority of people are more open-minded to public expressions of sexuality, but most places are not quite there yet, which is why one must be mindful of how one acts.

If you're new to a community, learn to understand the context of the people there, and what they're saying, before you start antagonizing people over ancient comments.

[Stinkychops]

Well, picking a a comment which was posted, discussed, and rebutted 136 pages ago is not a great start. Secondly, Theremin was in no way saying how people should live their lives, but rather commenting on how people behave in public, and how it effects public perception of minorities and advocacy groups.

What was the intention or purpose of these comments though? He was disapproving of those peoples choices.

For some, people prancing down main street wearing little more than denim chaps reinforces stereotypes in the minds (of some) of those working against gay rights.

There comes a point where offending people matters less than having some freedom and expressing yourself how you see fit. People shouldn't have to live their lives to be pawns in a political agenda. Sure, they might be stabbing themselves in the foot, but at least their feet have the shoes on that they wanted to wear.

Thus one should be mindful of the relationship behind their actions and public perception. Much in the same way that me going around in a gimp suit would likely get me branded a sexual deviant, and be offensive to certain people.

I'll avoid this, because I don't want to insinuate that you consider homosexuals to be sexual deviants or that you consider all forms of open sexuality to be equal to public BDSM. I'll just leave it

There are places in the world where the majority of people are more open-minded to public expressions of sexuality, but most places are not quite there yet, which is why one must be mindful of how one acts.

Well, I hardly think this is an issue in Iran. They don't have gay-pride parades. I'm speaking mainly of modern Western countries.

If you're new to a community, learn to understand the context of the people there, and what they're saying, before you start antagonizing people over ancient comments.

I'll keep that in mind, no sweat man.