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MontrealPhoenix -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 11:04:26 AM)
....or hang around the nearest highschool in the average neighbourhood. Bullying is no longer a male-only phenomenon.

Hippiekinkster -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 11:04:54 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: bipolarber Testosterone is an ugly thing at times. Like most things, regaurding sex, it's a combination of nature (drives to compete and dominate) and nurture (traditional definitions of "masculinity" vs. a perceived refutation of it.) People in general, and men in specific, are trained from an early age to see the world in an "Us or them" manner. As such, the majority, heterosexuality, becomes "us" and any deviation (bi, gay, trans, BDSM, etc.) becomes "them." In this twisted game of "strongest wins" it becomes ok to band together to beat and kill and otherwise make life hell for one of "them." You see this sort of irrational behavior in all sorts of human interraction: remember when we all hated the French, and were slamming them for just telling us "Hey, you might not want to get involved in Iraq..."? Or pseudo christians vs. jewish... or whites vs. blacks... It is irrational, hateful behavior. and not something anyone should be proud of. So tell me, Candy, why do you suppose women aren't as predisposed to this sort of insanity? I've never hated the French. I leave that sort of stupidity to the gomers in fly-over country. I quite like the French, actually.

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 11:13:19 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Evility quote: ORIGINAL: bipolarber Well, I don't think were getting anywhere on the WHY of homophobia here... but we're all getting a pretty good idea of WHO is homophobic, so far... LOL I always get a chuckle out of people who respond to questions like this, saying things like: "I'm not homophobic, but..." "I just don't want to see two dudes kissing..." "I just don't see how guys can expect me to do that to them/ be done that way by them..." "I knew a gay guy once..." (guess what, somewhere between 5 to10% [higher, if you include bisexuals like myself] of the world is gay... you know a lot more than you think...) This is the whole problem with the discussion of homophobia and the reason why the situation isn't likely to improve any time soon. The only appropriate response is "I love all gay men". Anything short of that is ridiculed as you have done above. There is no middle ground. It's all or nothing. Evility, at 50, I can tell you it's a rare Man indeed who doesn't come across to a Woman as a horse's ass...straight or gay. And those who pass this test, Women treasure. I don't find the same thing among straight Men...even at 50, too many still feel the urge to stick their penises anywhere warm, as long as the object includes a pussy. But perhaps I'm being a bit harsh. Let's say the number of non-horse's asses is more like 50%. Still lower than Women, IME. How many Women do you know who've turned 40, lost their freaking mind, abandoned their families and spent their last dime on a red corvette? candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

Raechard -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 11:25:37 AM)
.dot that

seeksfemslave -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 11:34:32 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly quote: ORIGINAL: candystripper quote: ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave I dont like to to see men being affectionate to one another . I dont see that as a phobia at all. Not singling anyone out, but wtf? A law against 'public displays of affection' by gay men? And not by lesbians? i get rather uncomfortable with public displays of affection (other than hand holding or a quick peck) with any couple...gay or strait. I agree with this. I cannot understand how Candystripper appeared to conclude that I hated male homosexual behaviour in a social context simply because I was honest and said I dont like it. I dont like people who are excessively attention seeking. I dont like needy people I dont like people who simply cant listen when holding a conversation The list is endless...and perfectly natural....for all of us. PC thinking rules otherwise in certain areas thassal

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 12:13:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly quote: ORIGINAL: candystripper quote: ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave I dont like to to see men being affectionate to one another . I dont see that as a phobia at all. Not singling anyone out, but wtf? A law against 'public displays of affection' by gay men? And not by lesbians? i get rather uncomfortable with public displays of affection (other than hand holding or a quick peck) with any couple...gay or strait. I agree with this. I cannot understand how Candystripper appeared to conclude that I hated male homosexual behaviour in a social context simply because I was honest and said I dont like it. I dont like people who are excessively attention seeking. I dont like needy people I dont like people who simply cant listen when holding a conversation The list is endless...and perfectly natural....for all of us. PC thinking rules otherwise in certain areas thassal Well, I did begin by saying 'not singling anyone out'. But really, is there even a fking word for Women who hate lesbians? Something akin to homophobia in straight Men? My apologies to the quoted Sir, for feeling picked on or misunderstood. Frankly I adore "pda's' but I suppose that's the catholic schoolgirl in me, because we were subject to getting 'demerits' if caught engaging in one, anywhere. Fking nuns. candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

Raechard -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 12:28:20 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: candystripper But really, is there even a fking word for Women who hate lesbians? Something akin to homophobia in straight Men? Homophobic women? That would be my first guess.

slaveboyforyou -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 12:30:00 PM)
quote: Ah, slaveboyforyou, a prison is hardly a Woman's natural setting. Take a walk with me some night, in the 'rougher parts' of town.... candystripper It's a good way to observe human behavior in group settings. I don't know what point you were trying to make with your "rougher parts of town" bravado, but it doesn't change my point. Women on the whole are not predisposed to violent behavior. It shows up in crime statistics, and it shows up in situations like riots where mob mentality is the rule of the day.

popeye1250 -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 1:19:22 PM)
Seeks, I always thought you were kind of cute!

beargonewild -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 1:26:39 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: candystripper .... But really, is there even a fking word for Women who hate lesbians? Something akin to homophobia in straight Men?........ Homophobia? It doesn't matter if it's a woman hating a lesbian or a man hating a gay man or any combination thereof....it still is Homophobia.

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 2:11:25 PM)
quote: Women on the whole are not predisposed to violent behavior...(Excerpt.) slaveboyforyou Humm....what color is the sky in your world, slaveboy? candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

slaveboyforyou -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 2:46:51 PM)
quote: Humm....what color is the sky in your world, slaveboy? candystripper [sm=pole.gif] My world is the real world. All you have to do is look up the statistics. Violent crime among females is a rarity. In your world; women are not homophobic, they are running the streets beating people up, and you're an accomplished attorney. [8\|]

seeksfemslave -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 4:06:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: popeye1250 Seeks, I always thought you were kind of cute! hehehehehehehe give me good larf as usual Popeye. cheers!!!!

marieToo -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 5:00:24 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: faerytattoodgirl quote: Heaven forbid, many are even famous actors/actresses! mmmm jodie foster...i always knew she was gay.... I'd let Jodie spank me.

Racquelle -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 6:08:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Evility ....The only appropriate response is "I love all gay men". Why not love all them? Why not love everyone?

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 6:18:35 PM)
quote: Violent crime among females is a rarity.(Excerpt) slaveboyforyou There's a world outside the classroom, even outside 'middle America'. FBI statitistics reflect a bias against violence in Women that runs deep in this country. Until Aileen Wormos, most profilers denied any women serial killers even existed. In 20 years, the rates of rapes against Women have gone up drastically; is that because more rapists are afoot -- or more Women are willing to prosecute? Statistics do not tell the whole story. Last time I looked, the single largest growing felony population was arson committed by Women, though I will grant you, arson may not be a truly 'violent' crime. To nobody in particular: if you told me a woman was 'homophobic' I'd assume you meant she had an irrational fear/loathing of gay Men, not lesbian Women. I really don't think there's a true synonym, and I think it's because there is no concurrent phenom. candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

Vendaval -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 6:38:16 PM)
I do not understand all of the reasoning behind homophobia. It is an instant turn-off for me. Both my primary boy and I are bisexual and many of our mutual friends are gay, lesbian, bi and TS/TG. Some people are willing to gradually work on their attitude and make adjustments, others are completely unwilling to even try.

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 7:28:40 PM)
I concur Vendeval. Ignorance can be cured. Intolerance cannot. candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

Vendaval -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 7:42:44 PM)
Maybe we could bottle a cure for intolerance in one of those fancy super-caffeinated sports drinks like Monster or Red Bull. We could then market it as "improving performance" and full of "anti-oxidants" with a disclaimer about putting hair on the chest.

candystripper -> RE: What Causes Homophobia? (9/7/2008 8:09:53 PM)
He, he. I prefer shipping them off to Newark with all the Aryan Nation nutjobs. I have little patience for adults who induldge in this behavior. candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

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