Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender - February 2007

...the fact that Y!A is a breeding ground for people to attempt to confirm their opinions without any basis on fact. I get riled up because this perpetuates myths that have been disproven years ago. I know that it's just Y!A and things can't be taken too seriously. But when people can choose best answers for reasons other than the fact that they _are_ the best answer it creates a scary situation in my opinion.

Yes this question of mine was brought on by a particular question that has been asked in the LGBT section multiple times. To me it's one of the more serious myths that really needs to go away.

I'm looking for other people's views on this scenario of picking bad answers that happens in Y!A every day. Is it that big a deal or not? Are there any effective ways to address this? Are there times when it should be allowed to let slide but other times when it shouldn't? Any thoughts on it would be appreciated. Even if it's to tell me I'm overreacting. :)

2007-02-02 17:11:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jen 4

There's some guys in my class who think 2 girls together is hot, but if I ask them about guys together they think it's gross. Some girls are like that too.

2007-02-02 17:02:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or better yet, if the US only offered civil union for all of its citizens regardless of orientation or gender of the two involved, would that sit well with you? For me, not personally since my temple offers SSM as an option. But what if the debate were ended like a parent ends a fued amongst siblings and puts its foot down and says this is it, take it or leave it. After all, marriage is a sacrament and has no place in governmental policy.

2007-02-02 16:51:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or something like that

2007-02-02 16:23:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Almost all of them are still looking for something. The remind me of an alcoholic thinking he will find "the answer" at the bottom of a bottle. They are lonely people who have usually been sexually abused by an older homosexual person as a child. So why do they refer to themselves as gay, when they are not happy?

2007-02-02 16:20:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 16:16:56 · 10 answers · asked by Jeff C 3

I'm secretly bisexual, and I have a male friend who I have a huge crush on...I think he might be bisexual as well. Neither of us are feminine, but I just have a feeling that he might be bi....but then I think I only think that because I WANT him to be bi...how can I find out if he's bi without him finding out that I am?

2007-02-02 15:59:13 · 16 answers · asked by Remy L 1

When we first met we couldn't keep our hands off each other. Now all we do is kiss and cuddle. We are so tired after our days of work and college that we just fall asleep at 11pm everynight. During the weekend we just don't get around to it. I'm not even sure i want to have sex but I think she might want to every so often. She's not desperate for it so she never trys to turn me on to it. I don't really care if I have sex or I don't anymore. Sad but true. Why does this happen? Should we be having sex? It almost seems like we are just best friends that kiss, hug and play. Weird...

2007-02-02 15:22:30 · 11 answers · asked by storm2325 1

I've just recently pulled out of a spiral of denial (Dramatic...) and come to terms with the fact that I am a lesbian. Now that I've admitted it to myself, I'd like to.. get it out there, I suppose, but I was wondering who, in your opinion I should tell first. I'm a chicken, admittedly, so I've written a letter, currently dressed to my best friend, explaining the discovery I've made about myself.. She's been my best friend since we were both in the fourth grade. (we're in the eleventh now.) And it seems logical that I tell her first... to me anyway, so that she can.. I don't know, be there for me when I tell my parents, who I'm sure aren't going to take it with smiles and sunshine... Does anyone else see the logic there? Do you think I should maybe tell my parents first? I mean, after all, they are the ones who gave birth to and raised me... I'm a bit stuck on this matter, and would greatly appreciate someones opinion.

2007-02-02 15:17:19 · 10 answers · asked by allanimefreak2 1

2007-02-02 15:09:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 15:07:36 · 10 answers · asked by ramblin' robert 5

My family are against lesbian,gays, and democrats. How do I come out to them to tell them I may be bi/lesbian. How do I do it???

2007-02-02 15:01:25 · 10 answers · asked by flickchick 1

what is a gay object but does not look like one?

2007-02-02 14:57:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 14:53:38 · 18 answers · asked by lulu 2

Me and my boyfriend live far away, we met over the internet, and love each other deeply, but we have never met in real life. I want your opinions, is this bad?

2007-02-02 14:47:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A long term relationship will always go through several skips and bumps, but we will all always wonder.

2007-02-02 14:47:11 · 9 answers · asked by selms01 3

Being in the closet at work is hurting my social life with cool coworkers. I can't go to happy hour with them because I don't want to get too personal with them for fear of getting fired but they always invite me and I always deny them. This is making me look really bad. Social life with coworkers is part of the work culture and I'm outcasting myself. I don't want to be friends with them and have to lie to them. I rather not go out with them at all if I have to lie about my 7 year wonderful monogomous relationship. This is very stressful. Please advise.

2007-02-02 14:46:52 · 8 answers · asked by storm2325 1

2007-02-02 14:36:10 · 14 answers · asked by selms01 3

...such as "Focus on Family" who criticized Mary Cheney for having a child?

Cheney said he was “delighted I’m about to have a sixth grandchild” during the interview with a cable news network. But asked about his reaction to a statement by Focus on the Family, the organization led by James Dobson, Cheney stared down his questioner, CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

“Mary Cheney’s pregnancy raises the question of what’s best for children. Just because it’s possible to conceive a child outside of the relationship of a married mother and father doesn’t mean it’s best for the child,” Blitzer read, QUOTING the organization.

Cheney didn't condone Dobson's comments, refusing to respond to them. In fact, all he was concerned about was his own situation - "delighted I’m about to have a sixth grandchild", while not even mentioning the joy that her daughter will surely experience with her FIRST child. Just an observation...

2007-02-02 14:31:12 · 6 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6

One of my friends works in retail and she has a lesbian boss who she enjoys being around. She has so much fun whenever she works with her, and she thinks she's very pretty. She always hopes she gets scheduled at the same time as her. Sometimes when she isn't working, she thinks about her boss. But the thing is, my friend is straight and would never, under any circumstances become a lesbian or bisexual. What are your thoughts about this? Do you think she has an attraction for her? What should she do?

2007-02-02 14:20:33 · 8 answers · asked by Allie 1

2007-02-02 14:17:41 · 9 answers · asked by Mark D 1

lots of ppl in my school think im gay or metro because I keep myself clean and I dont play basket ball, basket ball is the only sport I dont play!!! I also like to shop, i like to spend a lot of money, people often say rich little gay boy. My parents are rich but I am most certanily not gay! if u kno what I mean! HELP!?

2007-02-02 14:16:29 · 49 answers · asked by LOL 1

Ok. I have dreams about me with another girl sometimes and there is this other girl that comes to my house and I think maybe she may be a lesbian too. Because we will play fight on the bed, she licks my ear sometimes, she rubs my leg when we are watching a movie, and when we are on the bed we will just stare at each other for a second like we are going to kiss. So what does all this mean??

2007-02-02 14:14:23 · 8 answers · asked by flickchick 1

Sometimes, I cannot help but think that most women must be lesbians. Either that, or I am just the total loser...

2007-02-02 14:13:58 · 13 answers · asked by rasckal 3

2007-02-02 14:13:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The reason I'm worried is because I will be getting married soon, and I'm concerned about what will happen if he and I have a son or daughter who turns out to be gay. He has always said that if we have a gay son, he will kick him out of the house and claim that "he has no son," and that if we have a lesbian daughter, she can remain in the house, but she will be told not to "practice her beliefs" under his roof. Personally, I don't agree with homosexuality; however, I don't criticize people who are that way, and I would not let the fact that my child is gay interfere with my relationship with him or her. His or her happiness is more important to me, and I most certainly would not tell my child to leave the house. I know that I can't change his point of view, but how can I get him to deal with this in a more positive manner? How can I steer him away from going to such extremes? Thank you in advance for your answers; they are much appreciated.

2007-02-02 14:08:27 · 10 answers · asked by Persephone 6

I don't think it is wrong...

2007-02-02 13:56:33 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2

I have been having mental problems for a while now,and I finally opened up to my Mom after she came to this conclusion herself(I am 14).
I can't go to a doctor about my mental health,because my father forbids it. My Mom is trying to help me the best that she can. She knows I am not telling her something.
My family is very religious,and condemns homo/bisexuality. I am bi. I am in love with a friend,but if this girl knew that,she would never speak to me again. My mother would flip out if she knew. I really have no one to talk to about this,and this adds to the mental issues I am currently having. This hurts so bad. I don't want to be this,I don't want to feel the way I do. I hate this.
What should I do? What will I tell my parents?(They'll get it out of me somehow...) I feel that I am being dishonest with my parents,which makes me feel even worse about myself.

2007-02-02 13:53:34 · 8 answers · asked by Myaloo 5

2007-02-02 13:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by Yohei 1

It is not like its bad it is kinda fun but why do guys..

2007-02-02 13:51:10 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2