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  • I Ian Shlasko

    Congratulations. I never did figure out the proper way to respond to a revelation like that... Granted, I live in a very liberal area, so it's really a non-issue here.

    Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
    Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

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    wizardzz
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    Ian Shlasko wrote:

    I never did figure out the proper way to respond to a revelation like that...

    "So, is this a date then?"

    "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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    • D Dalek Dave

      You told us all a while ago you were Bi, and that has never been an issue. I have argued and moaned with you, and have blasted you for being dim, offensive, wrong etc. But I have never felt the need to raise your sexuality as an issue. Being French, yes, that was a choice!

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      Lost User
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      Dalek Dave wrote:

      You told us all a while ago you were Bi

      Many moons ago...

      Dalek Dave wrote:

      you for being dim

      Oh my god! Dim! You cant be serious! :O

      Dalek Dave wrote:

      offensive

      Glad you noticed. :)

      Dalek Dave wrote:

      wrong

      Now you are taking the piss! :O

      Dalek Dave wrote:

      Being French, yes, that was a choice!

      I am actually English, though I prefer the French. :)

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      • L Lost User

        ahmed zahmed wrote:

        Then why the need to announce it?

        Then why the need for the lounge? Its only purpose is to serve as a kind of life blog for CPites.

        ahmed zahmed wrote:

        You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you

        Actually you do, in indirect ways, such as posting pictures of men groping the breasts of a female passenger.

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        TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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        Fat__Eric wrote:

        life blog for CPites

        No not really. But, if he had mentioned it casually, not made it the subject of a thread, then I wouldn't object.

        Fat__Eric wrote:

        indirect ways

        Indirectly mentioning it or showing it is ok. It's only natural to be who you are.

        Fat__Eric wrote:

        such as posting pictures of men groping the breasts of a female passenger

        I have never done this and I would object to anyone posting this as well.

        If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
        You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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        • S soap brain

          I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.

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          LittleYellowBird
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          Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

          I'm gay.

          Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;) :-O Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke! I'm pleased that you felt OK to tell us, I think that must have been tough. Nothing will change for me. :rose: ... except maybe the odd cushion question. ;)

          Ali

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          • W wizardzz

            I'll be mature here. Congrats, I recently came out to the Lounge as a struggling comedian, which I have learned, is often as difficult and awkward to tell people. Did you recently come out in your life, too? Or is this just a CP outing? I shared a room with a gay dorm-mate in college, who was closeted, he knew that I knew, but I could see it was not easy. Also, where is your italicized quote in your profile from?

            "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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            Dalek Dave
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            wizardzz wrote:

            I recently came out to the Lounge as a struggling comedian

            That's a matter opinion! :) (Just kiddin')

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            • L LittleYellowBird

              Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

              I'm gay.

              Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;) :-O Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke! I'm pleased that you felt OK to tell us, I think that must have been tough. Nothing will change for me. :rose: ... except maybe the odd cushion question. ;)

              Ali

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              Dalek Dave
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              We know why you like soft cushions.

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              • D Dalek Dave

                They pay you for sperm donations... When I think of all the money I have let slip through my fingers... :(

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                Lost User
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                Dalek Dave wrote:

                When I think of all the money I have let slip through my fingers... :(

                This thread is about coming out, not coming over...

                ============================== Nothing to say.

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                • D Dalek Dave

                  wizardzz wrote:

                  I recently came out to the Lounge as a struggling comedian

                  That's a matter opinion! :) (Just kiddin')

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                  wizardzz
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                  I did say struggling On that note, don't try to perform comedy on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

                  "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                  • D Dalek Dave

                    We know why you like soft cushions.

                    ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                    Lost User
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                    It is more comfortable to sit on with her tail?

                    Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                    • L Lost User

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      You told us all a while ago you were Bi

                      Many moons ago...

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      you for being dim

                      Oh my god! Dim! You cant be serious! :O

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      offensive

                      Glad you noticed. :)

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      wrong

                      Now you are taking the piss! :O

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      Being French, yes, that was a choice!

                      I am actually English, though I prefer the French. :)

                      ============================== Nothing to say.

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                      Fat__Eric wrote:

                      Dalek Dave wrote:

                      You told us all a while ago you were Bi

                      Many moons ago...

                      There has to be a joke there somewhere, I just can't get it tidy enough.

                      Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                      • W wizardzz

                        I did say struggling On that note, don't try to perform comedy on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

                        "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                        wizardzz wrote:

                        On that note, don't try to perform comedy on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

                        Well as compensation you get a genuine LOL for that.

                        Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          You told us all a while ago you were Bi

                          Many moons ago...

                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          you for being dim

                          Oh my god! Dim! You cant be serious! :O

                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          offensive

                          Glad you noticed. :)

                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          wrong

                          Now you are taking the piss! :O

                          Dalek Dave wrote:

                          Being French, yes, that was a choice!

                          I am actually English, though I prefer the French. :)

                          ============================== Nothing to say.

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                          Dalek Dave
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                          Bi - No probs Dim - we all are from time to time. Offensive - Regularly, like me. Wrong - Wait a moment...

                          Fat__Eric wrote:

                          I am actually English, though I prefer the French

                          See, Wrong! And it is also a choice. :)

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                          • W wizardzz

                            I did say struggling On that note, don't try to perform comedy on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

                            "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                            Dalek Dave
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                            Woah, Too Soon?

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                              It is more comfortable to sit on with her tail?

                              Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                              Dalek Dave
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                              That earns a 5! But it should be far more!

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                              • D Dalek Dave

                                Woah, Too Soon?

                                ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                                wizardzz
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                                There was an open mic last night, nobody was really in a great mood. I'm not sure if others can verify, but at least in a major city like Chicago, there was a solemn mood pretty much everywhere. I, for one, think laughter is the best therapy.

                                "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                                • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

                                  So what? You want a medal or something?

                                  If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                                  You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                  soap brain
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                                  ahmed zahmed wrote:

                                  You want a medal or something?

                                  Well, that wasn't my aim, but I wouldn't say 'no'...

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                                  • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

                                    Saying "I don't care, it matters not to me" is rude? OK, whatever.

                                    If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
                                    You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun

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                                    fjdiewornncalwe
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                                    That's not what you said. You may have intended for your statement to be taken that way, but the "you want a medal" comment is pretty much never meant as anything other than a snarky remark.

                                    I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

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                                    • I Ian Shlasko

                                      Congratulations. I never did figure out the proper way to respond to a revelation like that... Granted, I live in a very liberal area, so it's really a non-issue here.

                                      Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
                                      Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

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                                      soap brain
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                                      Well, I think that response will suffice. :)

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                                      • L Lost User

                                        Fat__Eric wrote:

                                        Dalek Dave wrote:

                                        You told us all a while ago you were Bi

                                        Many moons ago...

                                        There has to be a joke there somewhere, I just can't get it tidy enough.

                                        Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

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                                        Dalek Dave
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                                        Damn I missed it until you pointed it out!

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                                        • A AspDotNetDev

                                          I'm not sure if "Ravel" is a male or female name, so I'm going to assume you are a man. You could not have picked a better profession short of being a football player. In all seriousness, I have several gay coworkers. It's not a big deal (at least 'round these parts).

                                          Martin Fowler wrote:

                                          Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.

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                                          soap brain
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                                          AspDotNetDev wrote:

                                          I'm going to assume you are a man

                                          Correct.

                                          AspDotNetDev wrote:

                                          In all seriousness, I have several gay coworkers. It's not a big deal (at least 'round these parts).

                                          That's why I didn't write a long message.

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