[Dave_the_quack]

Originally posted by Animal: So then why bring it up in the first place, unless you feel it's an issue? Nobody asks questions here, nobody cares whether you are straight, gay, married, single, young, old, etc... So why make such an issue out of it? We here at IW wouldn't have.

Originally posted by LordKathen: What about you proclaiming your homosexuality in your intro thread? I have been wondering why that was necessary.

Just repeating what Aerich said.... to the both of ya, did you notice the topic of this thread? I know its gone a bit off topic, but, having said that, I did say it when this thread was completely on track with the topic title. Thats all. Being gay is a big part of who I am, and in a "getting to know you" post... I would have thought it totally appropriate (if i so wished it) to divulge this information.

Originally posted by LordKathen: How are we suppose to know your intentions when you wear your personal life on your sleeve like that? [/QB]

I highly doubt that me saying that Im gay is less or more personal than you saying you have MS or depression. I must stress that I DEFINATELY mean no offense, but I cant see the difference here. Can you?

Originally posted by LordKathen: But how would it come up unless you let it? I could see it in the "Current Events" forum, I suppose.

I really find this quote a bit... well... i dunno. Strange. How could it not come up considering some of the topic titles in here? I would consider it having to hide something about me that I normally dont hide if I would have to just simply not comment on things such as "who is the best looking NPC" etc.

Yes, it makes sense. It just seems your coming off defensive right from the start, which puts me (us?) in an uncomfortable position right from the start. Simply observing peoples attitudes and replies to "certian" topics would tell you that same info instead of taking my view/feelings for granted.

As far as im concerned, I only started getting defensive from the beginning of your other post. The rest of my conversations with everyone have been purely light hearted. Im sorry if you took them in any other way, but thats not necessarily my fault, is it?

You telling us right off the bat about your sexual life, on a forum mostly about gaming, seems like you making it an issue with total strangers.

LOL I hardly consider the "general discussion" forum on this website to be mainly about gaming. I know you said mostly, but still, general discussion (as far as i am concerned) is just that, general discussion, much like what is taking place right now

I like you fine. I think you have actually brought a new "color" to the forum, and I like it. Please dont get the wrong idea from my questioning and such. I am just an inquisitive guy, with a big mouth.

Thanks LK. I think your a top bloke yourself.

Originally posted by Aerich: I'll state right off the top, Dave, that you may have taken Lord K's post too hard, too sensitively, if you will. I interpret its tone as "questioning and in the pursuit of knowledge", not "subtly accusatory."

I must admit that sensitive Dave definately took it in the latter sense, but I knew (or probably hoped [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) that LK didnt mean to offend, because he has remained so nice throughout my short time here spent at IW.

Originally posted by Aerich: I interpreted the statement as (I believe) it was intended; to tell us of an integral part of who he is, much like others have said they are students or parents.

That was my intention, Im glad you see that [img]smile.gif[/img]


Aerich was also correct when he said that I dont really know anyone here, and how they would take my sexuality. Its hard to speak for a whole community when saying "We here at IW wouldn't have (made it an issue)", youd be very suprised. When you know parents that have said to their homosexual sons and daughters "it would be easier for us to deal with if you had terminal cancer than for you to tell us you were gay", I find it equally and easily feasible for strangers to take the same horrible stance.

Anyways, Sorry this is such an uber long post... Its just there was a lot of things I wanted to address. And I would just like to say thankyou Aerich, because you have made this whole thread a lot more comfortable once again. Your definately ok in my books

edit, just fixing up long post [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 09-11-2004, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Dave_the_quack ]