Imago said:

I missed this.

Common interests. I woulda been called a raver once upon a time. Well, in high school, really. And when the illegal raves got shut down in Mpls the only good house/dance music in the clubs were at the gay bars for a time. The regular clubs eventually caught up, but by then the damage was done. I had a gay best friend (who is now my hair stylist) and became a regular fag hag for a time. I gloried in it for a while, then I went through a phase where I pretty much refused to go to gay bars and tried to avoid all things "gay". Now it's all just a part of who I am, who I know, etc. I really don't think about it one way or another until someone happens to ask about it.

I love the gay community but I've always had straight and gay friends. I feel lucky to have friends from all sides of life.

It is REALLY wonderful to have a straight man say "If anyone gives you shit for being gay, let me know. I'll take care of 'em for you."

This has been said to me on several occassions. And trust me some of my straight girl friends haven't said it but I know for a fact that they would do the same.

My lesbian friends, what can I say. They have always been there for me 2.

I'm surrounded by great people. I chose them and they chose me, in some weird cosmic way.

CarrieMpls said:

I think if one immerses themselves in the "org culture" they can't help but become mixed into the gayness of it all.

Illuminate gays from an invasion, and you basically have a straight girl date.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

It's cause you get back what you put out.

CarrieMpls said:

Boy does he ever put out.




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CarrieMpls said:

We are both very lucky.

Imago said:

I'm picturing halos of light around supa and anxy.

CarrieMpls said:

I suffer from "emotional" spelling

I changed the title of the thread because I really wasn't after what people think of the political and social implications of us as a community, more as individuals.

I treat them like my straight friends
There's no difference they r just as funny and good like my straight friends

growing up and living in the deep south, you can probably imagine the overall attitude towards gay folks...it's shitty, at best...I've never been one to give a fuck, I choose friends for many reasons, how or who you acheive orgasm with isn't one of them....

most people here are too blinded by religious stuff or plain ignorrance to attempt any kinda dialogue with a gay person...I have 2 openly gay friends here...it's amazing the grief I get from other people because I associate with them...
maybe sad is a better word...

Working as a flight attendant it is sometimes annoying that most of my male co-workers are gay, especially if they are goodlooking. But other than that they are the sweetest and most fun people to hang out with and they seem to be very sensitive with big hearts.

I have both straight friends and gay friends and I have to admit that my gay friends are a lot FUNNIER and more INTERESTING than the straight ones...
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They mean the same to me as straight people do.

Except I have no chance with the hot gay guys.

They mean the world to me.

Wow - BIG question.

Brilliant answer, Anxiety - and I'm with you on this, Miguel. My gay and straight friends all tend to blend into each other; I don't really separate the two unless it comes to where I go clubbing. (And that gets mixed up, as it should).

Straight, gay, whatever...


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I haven't had a lot of experience with the gay community, but what little I've had has been positive.

Supa you're my only real gay friend and I love you to death.

Imago you're my only 15% gay friend and I love you too.

onenitealone said:

This is actually a big deal for me because when I was growing up I felt I had to be segregated from the straight community. The lesson learned was that my straight friends that found out about me reamined my friends.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I understand - totally. And what you mentioned about having straight guys sticking up for you... in some ways, it makes my legs quiver. But, in other ways, it is one of the sweetest, kindest, loveliest things you can hear. I have had many straight friends tell me they'd kick the ass of anyone who comes near me, over the years. Luckily - touch wood - I haven't had to do that... yet.

But back to what you said - not in a negative way, I honestly don't feel part of ANY specific community. Truly. I am gay, I'm proud of who I am, I mix with gay people, I mix with straight people, but things just 'happen'. Who I hang around with has absolutely nothing to do with their sexual orientation. I sort of feel right in the midddle of the two. Which tends to confuse people, gay and straight.

onenitealone said:

Alun's got a very fit mate which makes him even greater than he is.

JDInteractive said:

Are we talking about Claire? Or Sally?

And... thank you. Thanks, JD. Brief - and insane - as it was, meeting you properly that weekend was a real highlight. I hope we get to do it again.

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onenitealone said:

The dark one I was kinda in I think but such is the way things are going for me at the moment! Yeah, try and get yourself to Manchester if you can.

I don't have many gay friends, but one of my best friends is a gay man. I met him back in the 7th grade and we quickly became close friends. He seriously means the world to me and it always broke my heart seeing all the shit he went through in middle school and high school. I love him with all of my heart and I will always be there for him.

onenitealone said:

Yep, that is exactly how I feel. And that is why we've met some pretty amazing people on the Org.

My wife's older sister is Lesbian, her younger brother is Gay.
Her and her, youngest sister, are Straight. I'm Straight.
It's in the Family. So Gay is part of my Life. Love is there.

JDInteractive said:

Tell me about it - I used to have a love life.

That would be Claire, then. I did mention what you said and she gave a coy giggle. So I would say you were in.

And, cheers - I'd love to go to the Manchester party but I'm moving house in the next few weeks, plus I've got the last Prince gig on the 21st. So... If I can, though, I will be there.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Definitely. Two words: Org Commune!!!

onenitealone said:

Bring Claire too.

JDInteractive said:

She's going on the 21st, you know.

I feel like a pimp all of a sudden.