[SIZE="2"]I don’t mind being thought of as gay at all, so THERE…Originally Posted by DaphneGrey
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[SIZE="2"]I'm glad you asked...It seems that many in our community can’t make any type of comment on any thing without working into the post "I am not gay". Any and all thoughts would be appreciated.
It’s because we aren’t to the point where people are beyond making distinctions between one person and another – it’s all about strength and weakness (in their minds), and perceived weakness is a bad thing that needs to be avoided, marginalized, or eliminated, for the good of society. Sensibilities are bad, unless you’re making money (and using power) being in touch with them, and communication via feelings is also bad, in the eyes of those who run the world…
Therefore, even in this “community” of semi-forgotten souls, being homosexual carries certain connotations that some people cannot stomach, for one reason or another. It’s surprising to me that this prejudice exists here, of all places, but, on the other hand, it’s an enlightening look into the minds of crossdressers in all their myriad forms. Sadly, just because a man dresses as a woman now and then does not necessarily imbue him with non-masculine characteristics, and a golden opportunity to gain understanding for “alternative” human sexuality is lost or neglected. Add to this that the image of male homosexuality has changed over the years, yet some people still prefer the effeminate stereotype and ACT upon that. Here in America, males are very insecure with their sexuality, and that fact tinges every expression, be it crossdressing or the words that are written supposedly in support of it…
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