Reply #7: It's quite possible...

[marmar]

and perhaps it had some impact on the voting. But honestly, with this year's strong group of best picture nominees, it's tougher to say.
I loved Brokeback, but thought Munich was the best picture. My coworker also loved Brokeback, but thought Capote was the best picture. My best friend loved Munich, Capote and Good Night/Good Luck, but thought Brokeback was the best picture.
More than most years, the Oscars were very subjective this year. Does that mean homophobia didn't play a role? Absolutely not. I just think it would be harder to say that definitively this year.