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This is likely because as several have pointed out they feel more able to identify with gay sons versus lesbian daughters. Personally I've had a great deal of very positive exposure to lesbians, and would be very comfortable raising a lesbian daughter I agree thought that it kinda makes me sad that more people don't know how nifty lesbians are, but I get that it's probably due to less exposure

Sounds cool! A great and surprising move!

Definitely seemed well-reasoned to me, Lugh. Hmm, well that's kinda sweet, but perhaps you should dissuade him from that if he still wants to in 10 years Awww Matty! That's awesome! (even I think one particular bit of that post, while probably true for you, was consciously designed to irritate me ) Well said, Richie!!

LOL, what do you say we go shopping, then go out for lunch and split a bottle? Thanks It definitely sounds like you have an awesome attitude and really know how to enjoy life and make the most out of your day!! Heck, I agree that walking the dog with an umbrella and a warm sweater does sound kinda fun now! -Kevin

I wonder if he knows that he's a celebrity yet.

This also looks like a derivative of the American phrase "When the $h&! hits the fan". Which basically means that if you keep doing something stupid, or you generally get yourself into trouble that eventually the "**** is gonna hit the fan" and be spread around (in other words you have to pay for it).

Hey Tarin! Welcome aboard! Of course we won't! We're very happy to have you! In fact I'm looking forward to chatting with you in Nick's forum about his stories! Hi Will! Welcome to GA Sound logic! Except of course that I'm posting in this thread and I'm not new Ohh, good luck with the coming out (when you and them are both ready of course!) There are a lot of helpful resources around here for that, and I'd also recommend checking out the Teen Forum. Please let us know if you need anything! (you too of course, Tarin! ) We look forward to it too! Welcome you guys! -Kevin

I'm sorry Joe It was very insensitive of me to forget that you'd mentioned Jonathon was leaving in your previous blog and then to go on and get all preachy I'm really sorry and I hope everything works out, Take care, Kevin

Oh Luc! I'm so sorry. Not to be an alarmist, but are you sure there isn't something really bad going around? Take care, and I hope nothing else bad happens, Kevin

I loved it!! Thanks for sharing, Sharon -Kevin

Hmmm, so this is where we all jump in to interpret what it could mean, right? (I'm going to be familiar with the ways of this forum yet!! ) -The most likely interpretation is probably that it's in reference to the consequences of their "wild wild night". Now they have to pay the price. -A secondary, but less likely interpretation could be that one of their "fans" is the one responsible for the bad press and as a result they're going to go knock him/her around a little bit -The only other interpretation that I can think of would be the slangy, sexual meaning of "hit"...but since the boys hit three of their fans in the last chapter that seems unlikely.

Hmm, maybe it's just because I've never actually been hung-over (**knocks on wood**), but I didn't think twice about their conversation seeming odd. Promiscuous seems like a common enough word, and if it's something Jon actually associated with gays then they're probably linked in such a way that the word would spring to his tongue easily anyway. Coincidentally I can think of an example that would hold true for me. Today at work I was having a conversation with a co-worker about the word "copious" (definitely not an excessively common word), and she was saying that she usually associates it with blood/bleeding (I.E. "The man's wound was bleeding copiously"). I said that I always associated it with tears/crying (I.E. "She shed copious tears after her breakup"). Anyway, regardless of the fact that copious isn't a very common word I'm pretty sure that if I were discussing crying or shedding tears it would easily spring to my lips because I associate the two. So if Jon was used to thinking/saying "promiscuous gays" I don't think he'd have struggled for the adjective regardless of his state of mind. I suppose I may be wrong though. BTW, being a newbie around here when do the new chapters come out? I've heard that they're released in a roughly weekly manner. Is in on the same day every week? Looking forward to the next one! Take care and have an awesome day all! Kevin

Wonderful poll, Old Bob!!

Very well reasoned, Steve! I would think that you're quite correct!

Hey Nick I agree with Bob, about most of his suggestions. I also think that if you want to make things better about what happened between that student and the teacher you're better off just being nice and supportive to the teach than trying to change his mind. Like you said, someday he'll probably see the error of his ways, and in the meantime everyone else will know he's being a jerk! Take care, and I wish your teacher the very best! -Kevin

LOL, but then everyone would have selected that option (including me) and we wouldn't actually find anything out! LOL, aww yup, sounds like you for sure! Awww Yeah, I think this is something that a lot of parents and friends of GLBT people worry about. Heck, it's something I worry will happen to my friends.

If you also describe them as "Fun and Friendly" and sing it in a slight Cajun accent you have the commercial for Cypress Bayou (a casino in the region of Louisiana in which I grew up) down perfectly Anyway, I definitely think Eric and Jon can be described as loose and easy, fun and friendly!

I'm pretty sure I used to know about this feature, but coincidentally I just re-discovered it again about a weak ago myself! It would be very interesting if it could do this for an entire forum! I agree though, there must be some kind of glitch! I often see it listing me as one of the top posters. Having carefully examined the circumstances I've concluded that this is likely because my name begins with an "A" and so naturally it's sticking me at the beginning.

VERY well said, Liddy!! Oh my! I'm actually rather surprised, Old Bob! I definitely respect your opinion, although personally I would disagree with the implication that nobody would choose for themselves to be gay or lesbian, and that being gay or lesbian wouldn't be in their best interests or their wishes. I've known quite a few gay/bi/lesbian people (myself included) who definitely wouldn't choose to be any other way if they could. I can also think of many ways in which it might benefit them (mostly relating to the ways Liddy already described). Anyway, the answer will surely be different for each person Take care all and have a great day! Kevin

Hi all, I was having a discussion with some friends earlier and it inspired me to create this poll. So simple question, would you want your son or daughter to be gay? This is not assuming that if you have a straight or bisexual child that you'd want them to change, just imagine it if you don't already have a child or if your child's orientation is not yet clear. Similarly, I didn't include the "I don't care choice". I'm assuming that the majority of people on this forum wouldn't care (however, please post if you would), so instead the questions are about pure preference. My answer would be "yes". Obviously, I wouldn't care at all if my child were gay or straight, and I don't even have a particularly strong preference, but I'm a little bit more familiar with gay matters, it would probably help me continue to feel "linked" to the community as I got older, and in general I think it would be really sweet and cute. So yeah, I'm a definite yes on both accounts, but I really don't have a strong preference. The only possible reason I could have for not wanting my son or daughter to be gay would be the whole "it would be easier for them if they were straight" thing. However, I'm assuming that by the time I have kids that'll be even less of an issue, and I don't think it's that big an issue nowadays anyway. For example I certainly don't feel like I was ever less popular, or less successful because of my orientation. LOL, oddly enough I think I'd have an ever stronger preference for having a lesbian daughter. I mean if it were my son I'd probably think "well, I don't really care at all, but I kinda hope he's gay". If it were my daughter I'd probably be thinking "Ohhh! I really hope she's a lesbian!" Hmm actually the more I think about it the more fun I think it would be to have a gay son. So maybe I don't have a stronger "lesbian daughter" bias after all. Anyway what are your thoughts and why? Just thought it would be a fun little poll, Take care all and have a great day! Kevin

Mike is right! I was going to tell you the same thing. Even if you don't want to go, if he's expecting to hear from you you should call him. It's much more polite and if you want to hang with this group for the foreseeable future it's also definitely in your best interests. If you really don't want to be honest about the reason (you don't want to go, you don't like crowds, you're afraid of cities, whatever) then it's still more polite to give him your BS reason prior to standing him up. Just my thoughts though, Kevin

WOOO HOOO! Happy Birthday to a very special and wonderful member! The forum is richer for your presence, BeastKid! May the day bring you all the things you need and most of the things you want! May your year be full, happy, and healthy, and may your life lead you down a path of contentment! All the best, Kevin

WOOO HOO! Happy Saint day, Francois!

Hmm, or perhaps left-handed people that are gay are more likely to come out. They might be thinking, "Well, I already braved battles against the right-handed world! Next stop, making the heteros accept me! " ...well probably not, but you never know -Kevin