Out at a Gay Bar? Not me!

[LynnInDenver]

I only go occasionally to see drag shows... I have many more fun places I can go anyway that don't involve hanging around people looking to slug back expensive alcohol all night.

[Genivieve]

I witnessed an awful incident at a gay bar. I met someone who I thought was a girl and it turned out to be a transsexual.
She so pretty and convinvincing...her mannerisms, voice, causal dress everything was so spot on female.
She did not hide the fact at all that she was actually male though. Throughout the night the other people in the bar constantly harassed her and did not make her feel welcome. I found this to be strange since this place was generally friendly and frequently featured drag performers.

[NathalieX66]

I witnessed an awful incident at a gay bar. I met someone who I thought was a girl and it turned out to be a transsexual.
She so pretty and convinvincing...her mannerisms, voice, causal dress everything was so spot on female.
She did not hide the fact at all that she was actually male though. Throughout the night the other people in the bar constantly harassed her and did not make her feel welcome. I found this to be strange since this place was generally friendly and frequently featured drag performers.

Must've been the alcohol talking.

[msginaadoll]

I have gone to three different Gay/Lesbian bars. My usual hangout is the Rainbow Room in Detroit. It plain and simple is just a casual place where I can hang out and be accepted. Gay/Lesbian/Straight- everyone is treated with respect. Ive met some wonderful folks there and its a safe environment, where Im not judged. Gigis is similar, its a great bplace to hang with other Cds. The only time I went to Menjos- I was also welcomed warmly. Occasionally I am hit on yes, but I can deal with that so not a problem. And being hit on is sure better than being hit at.
I do also get out with the general public to restaurants, mal museum, bookstores, etc. I have not been to a bar yet that was considered mainstream except in Ferndale, which is a more friendly place to alternative lifestyles.

[legz31]

I guess I did not realize gay bars were sooo scary dungeons.

INMHO there are shady places and there are nice places. This is true for stores, alleys, restaurants, and yes bars. I have never been to a gay bar, but I know some gay PEOPLE, and I cannot imagine a gay bar is any more dangeorous for a CD than any other place. In fact it if has a bouncer at the door and nice open minded bar staff, I bet you a gay bar is a lot safer than the grocery store parking lot.

[Shananigans]

I guess I did not realize gay bars were sooo scary dungeons.

INMHO there are shady places and there are nice places. This is true for stores, alleys, restaurants, and yes bars. I have never been to a gay bar, but I know a lot of gay PEOPLE, and I cannot imagine a gay bar is any more dangeorous for a CD than any other place. In fact it if has a bouncer at the door and nice open minded bar staff, I bet you a gay bar is a lot safer than the grocery store parking lot.

It depends on where you live. Birmingham tends to be a pretty rough city...but, I love it so much.

Gay people aren't sketchy. But, people at BARS can be sketchy. It's just when alcohol is involved...people are sometimes a bit weirder than normal.