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TeeYiYi

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20. Exactly...

Reply to La Lioness Priyanka (Reply #13)

Fri Jun 27, 2014, 12:16 AM

Jun 2014

It is my opinion that all people go through life being their authentic self; their own personal version of normal.

Stereotypes are assigned by other people who don't like or approve of another person's version of normal.

The idea that anyone would consider going through life putting on a show for the public at large is exhausting on its face.

Gay people are authentically real. We are who we are; just like everyone else. We're not going through life putting on a show, for straight people or anyone else.

To suggest otherwise is offensive as hell.

TYY

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I have a question. [View all] Separation Jun 2014 OP

It's "real". Outside of that we can't say much since we know virtually nothing... Smarmie Doofus Jun 2014 #1

Thank you. Separation Jun 2014 #4

People just are who they are theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #2

It wasn't uncomfortable at all. Separation Jun 2014 #3

Do you think the guy was "acting" tjat way auntsue Jun 2014 #5

I don't know. Separation Jun 2014 #6

As opposed to what?... TeeYiYi Jun 2014 #7

TYY? Separation Jun 2014 #8

I'm rolling my eyes... TeeYiYi Jun 2014 #9

Ok Separation Jun 2014 #10

LOVE the cartoon. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #17

Perfect. Iggo Jul 2014 #24

I liken it to a peacock. Fearless Jun 2014 #11

Thank you! Separation Jun 2014 #12

And a more ideal society would simply let the full spectrum of humanity "be who they are." n/t nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #25

Agreed! Fearless Jul 2014 #27

i see these military guys walking around with their huge muscles and HUGE STRIDES La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #13

Like I was saying yesterday, they want an audience; I don't give them one. closeupready Jun 2014 #15

Exactly... TeeYiYi Jun 2014 #20

agreed. also, if you have questions that are offensive-ish why not fucking google them La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #21

Yea go ahead and google that and get back to me. Separation Jun 2014 #23

Why do gay men behave flamboyantly La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #29

So is your response and attitude. Separation Jul 2014 #31

i dont have to tolerate bullshit in the LGBT forum La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #32

... do you think they are wearing the motorcycle outfits for attention???? Joe Magarac Jun 2014 #22

Lol. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #30

Yes - it's likely his way of saying, fuck you and your fake gender stereotypes. closeupready Jun 2014 #14

i also think some people are just are more comforable being boyish/girly La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2014 #16

Like you, I am comfortable with my birth gender, so the notion closeupready Jun 2014 #18

Exactly, stereotypes are just that. They don't describe a whole, three-dimensional person. n/t nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #26

Oh, I think there are all types of LGBT, much as there are all types of people in the world. Many RKP5637 Jun 2014 #19

I remember seeing a similar question TlalocW Jul 2014 #28