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ismnotwasm

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8. I remember that

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #7)

Fri Nov 1, 2013, 10:26 PM

Nov 2013

I also remember people claiming to not understand why it was homophobic, which is puzzling since it's very blatant.

(And thank you for the 'real allies' comment, it's an issue that lies very close to my heart)

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Homosexuality vs. Homophobia in nature [View all] ashling Nov 2013 OP

homophobia is a social construct. Deep13 Nov 2013 #1

I used to think it was a social construct, but now I'm not so sure Snake Plissken Nov 2013 #10

It is actually both. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #12

I think homophobia, etc are signs of either mental illness or personality disorders n/t deafskeptic Nov 2013 #13

homophobia is an ANTIsocial construct ashling Nov 2013 #14

K&R ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #2

K & R libdem4life Nov 2013 #3

Also, homosexuality is relatively easy to understand. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #4

That's a good point ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #5

You also bring up an excellent example. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #7

I remember that ismnotwasm Nov 2013 #8

Unlike humans, animals are not usually receptive to sexual advances of any kind FarCenter Nov 2013 #6

K&R DeSwiss Nov 2013 #9

Kick & recommended. William769 Nov 2013 #11