Does Anyone Think That Gay Pride Parades Just Perpetuate The 'Gay' Stereotypes?

Alright, to be fair if there are people getting offended by this thread then I think as other people will say just stay away from it.

 

Oh no of course I didn't aim that at everybody, it was directly aimed at you, or to put it bluntly the people who go on so much about pride, making wild accusations without having first hand experience.
You my friend have your head firmly planted in the sand :roflmao:

 

I don't see the harm in having 2 separate gay parade things. I actually think that might be a good idea.

 

Let's not forget it's a Mod's job to censor posts. Everyone is free to combat opinions in a civilized manner. And for the most part, he may just not see that he is offending some people. I don't really take offense to much of what he said but that may be because I'm still somewhat homophobic. Don't forget, EC is a welcoming place. As another gay guy, you should help him learn understanding, if not acceptance.

I know there was a time I'd say the same things he would. Hell, I used to hate gay people. But not much anymore. I look at them differently now. Lets make him feel welcome! Wouldn't want a member to go away because he felt unwanted, excommuned, or outcast from a society that preaches diversity, understanding, and love? (Ew i said that word again)

 

You do have a point with the 60 year old man in a leather thong. Regardless of the gay theme, I personally think that's inappropriate. That kind of stuff belongs in bars, again, in my opinion. If the Straight PRides have people doin the same, then I'd still think the same. Its kinda gross...well, to me.

I don't think he was calling you a conformist either. Its like some chick said in a movie: Back in the old times, the only way women were noticed were if they were bad...or something along those lines. I think they meant because they were being controlled by a man that they took notice and made change. I think hes trying to say you cant sit idly and do nothing to expect change.

 

Oh, to the further the leather thong thing: I am not saying they should be barred but I think they're inappropriate. Or rather, what is the point? What does going out in the public in a leather thong show? Is it a negative or positive impact and implications? What does it say? To me, it says sex. And I don't think that helps their 'cause'.

 

I really don't believe that anti-gay pride == homophobia

See...that's what I'm saying

...but each time I did people thought I was some homophobic anti-gay conformist who wanted everyone to wear a suit&tie reciting poems with ukulele's playing in the background.

 

Lol It's an uphill battle Tazz. And I also believe the first sentence you made about anti-gay pride == homophobia. It's true, and I support what you said...so if I said something different, it was probably on accident.

 

Joey if it bothers you, don't read it.

 

That's what I thought.

 

Well the fact that there would be something else positively contributing to the cause then that's good enough for me. Earlier I compared it to MLK...imagine if instead of his suit&tie he wore a propeller hat, leather pants, no shirt...and then decided to make his speech? That would obviously get a TON more publicity...but the question remains on how people would have perceived that message? Would that have accurately reflected how most black people are?

When people start noticing the large numbers in that 'second' kind of parade they'll start to see how there's little to no difference between us and them...how all those people marching are just after equal rights and are proud of who they are...as opposed to seeing the alternative; which is what, leather daddies, drags, bodybuildings in pink underwear?

I accept your apology

 

The i came from a quote. That's cheatin'!