Have you noticed that some GLBT people select the GLBT category no matter what question they ask?

Question

Like - someone asked about a gf that shoplifts - how is that categorized as GLBT? Does that person just want everyone to know this about him/her?

Enlighten me.

Randy W. - good point. That makes sense to me.

Answer 1

They are interested in what other people like them feel. They are looking for answers from their peers not from someone that is not vaguely familiar with their lifestyle.

Answer 2

I know; it's ridiculous, but at the same time, I understand. I feel somewhat like there's a little bit of a community here in the GLBT section- people whose questions and answers I continuously see and I feel like I know them. I want these people's opinions on my matters, even if they aren't GLBT questions. It's not right, but . . .

Not to mention that if the asker is GLBT, he/she may feel that makes the question acceptable.

Answer 3

I do it all the time. Partly as some others have already said, if I want the opinions of people I feel are more 'like me', and also because I feel I have got to know some regular contributors as personal friends, and as I often only look at the questions in this section, I assume maybe they do too, and might miss my question otherwise. I know it irritates some people if the question itself isn't gay-related, but I can't help that. Sorry if it bugs you.

Answer 4

What ever their reason(s) for asking that question in this category they are allowed to.
I feel better asking any type of question to my GLBT sisters and brothers- we do call ourselves family after all.
As a family we share our thoughts and feelings about various things and if I was a good cook I would share a recipe with all of you. Aren't you glad I can't cook worth a dam....
Her question was very important to her and in retrospect her future with her GF so why not ask?

Answer 5

Well, the new format for asking questions makes things trickier. I know I've almost made that mistake twice.

But part of it could be having had bad experiences asking questions in which a partner would be mentioned in other forums, or other areas of this forum. I know I ask relationship questions here, even though many things translate to mixed-sex couples.

Answer 6

See I have this catch 22. I am pretty good at religious questions and I am also good at LGBT questions. They seem to be at odds but they really aren't. I do get people with religious backgrounds arguing with me about my understanding of Scripture on the matter and I also take more thumbs down than I most likely should because of it. People from R&S who add me often get a little note to expect questions and answers from me about homosexuality. This way it does not come as a shock to them. LOL I have had one person who kept arguing with me and claimed to be Christian who was so rude and pompous that he told me to block him like I have "supposedly" blocked the Holy Spirit. I still did not block him. Eventually he just deleted me from his friends because he realized he could not shame me into thinking as he does about the matter.

Answer 7

Because They Want The Opinion Of Other Gays ect...And Thats Usually Where You Find Them Hangin Roun......

Answer 8

Because they want the opinion of peers who know what their day to day lives can be like. We have similar experiences. Sometimes certain questions also have multiple categories that don't fit one specific category.

Answer 9

It bugs me and it promoted the stereotype that all people in the LGBT community are the same. It leads to generalisation and is really out of place. I answer them anyway though, simply because I get really bored.

Answer 10

That is why we are one big happy family on here. We do want to get to know each other and I want to have opionions from fellow people that accept me and know how I feel.