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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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    AspDotNetDev
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    Ian Shlasko wrote:

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

    "I'm not."

    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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    • 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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      Lost User
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      ahmed zahmed wrote:

      You want a medal or something?

      If they did give medals out for it I bet they would look fabulous.

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

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      • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

        I don't.

        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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        Nish Nishant
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        ahmed zahmed wrote:

        I don't.

        Interesting. It seemed as if you did.

        Regards, Nish


        My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com

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        • A AspDotNetDev

          Ian Shlasko wrote:

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

          "I'm not."

          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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          Lost User
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          AspDotNetDev wrote:

          "I'm not."

          Was that an "I'm not incase you are interested!" :)

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

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          • T TheGreatAndPowerfulOz

            OK. I feel it important to announce that I'm heterosexual. I'm a guy who loves women. Thank you for your support. Why should his being gay matter? To anyone. It's a private matter that is his business. He shouldn't be treated any differently than anyone else.

            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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            Lost User
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            ahmed zahmed wrote:

            Why should his being gay matter?

            It does.

            ahmed zahmed wrote:

            To anyone

            To the person concerned.

            ahmed zahmed wrote:

            It's a private matter that is his business. He should be treated any differently than anyone else.

            I agree, thats why he is coming out, so he can be treated fairly by himself.

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

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              I could never be gay. I couldn't stand men rejecting me as well as women.

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

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              Nish Nishant
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              :laugh:

              Regards, Nish


              My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com

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                ahmed zahmed wrote:

                You want a medal or something?

                If they did give medals out for it I bet they would look fabulous.

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

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                TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                ChrisElston wrote:

                look fabulous

                LOL. Yes, I'm sure they would!

                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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                  ahmed zahmed wrote:

                  I don't.

                  Interesting. It seemed as if you did.

                  Regards, Nish


                  My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com

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                  TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                  Interesting. You assume I have something against being gay. You're a very assuming guy. Your mind reading faculties need to be adjusted.

                  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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                    Interesting. You assume I have something against being gay. You're a very assuming guy. Your mind reading faculties need to be adjusted.

                    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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                    Nish Nishant
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                    ahmed zahmed wrote:

                    You assume I have something against being gay.

                    Incorrect. I assumed you responded to him thinking everyone else felt the way you did about his announcement, specially since there was no need to respond rudely to him. So what if he expected a medal?

                    Regards, Nish


                    My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com

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

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                      AspDotNetDev
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                      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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                        AspDotNetDev wrote:

                        "I'm not."

                        Was that an "I'm not incase you are interested!" :)

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

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                        AspDotNetDev
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                        Yes. Yes it was. :)

                        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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                          "The Lounge is a place where you can discuss anything that takes your fancy." It is for people to talk about things that are going on in their life. Ravel obviously feels the need to tells us this as part of accepting who he is. The least you can do is offer a bit of support for what is a difficult but important statement.

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                          TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                          Fat__Eric wrote:

                          discuss anything

                          Read the lounge posting rules. Rule #4: 4. No politics (including enviro-politics[^]), no sex, no religion.

                          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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                            ahmed zahmed wrote:

                            You assume I have something against being gay.

                            Incorrect. I assumed you responded to him thinking everyone else felt the way you did about his announcement, specially since there was no need to respond rudely to him. So what if he expected a medal?

                            Regards, Nish


                            My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com

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                            TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                            It was not rude. It was matter-of-factual.

                            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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                              R Giskard Reventlov
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                              Ravel H. Joyce wrote:

                              I'm gay.

                              and? p.s. No future Ravels?

                              "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                                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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                                What is the CP equivalent of Frape? Crape? See-Prape? Cos that is instantly what I thought when reading the OP, purely because I know the infantile humour levels of my cow-orkers.

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

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                                  Fat__Eric wrote:

                                  discuss anything

                                  Read the lounge posting rules. Rule #4: 4. No politics (including enviro-politics[^]), no sex, no religion.

                                  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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                                  Which of those three are you classing homosexuality as?

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

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

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                                    Dalek Dave
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                                    Thanks for that, it makes no difference to anyone here you know. But, firstly, I know it can be difficult to admit it at first, (I have gay and Lesbian friends who had terrible trouble admitting it), so well done. Secondly, unless people are living in the middle ages (or the 1950's or Croydon), it is of little matter. I am a Fat, Middle-aged, Conservative Man with a nasty drug habit (Smoke, Drink and Eat Cheese), it is who I am. Your sexuality is your own concern. Whatever, young dude, just be yourself and don't go screaming queen on us. (Even amongst my Gay friends, they dislike Screaming Queens). So long as whatever you do is legal, consensual and nobody is hurt, who gives a tinker's cuss?

                                    ------------------------------------ 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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                                      Which of those three are you classing homosexuality as?

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

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                                      TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                                      Sexual Politics

                                      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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                                        I could never be gay. I couldn't stand men rejecting me as well as women.

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

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                                        Soulus83
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                                        Any failed attempt you want to talk about? ;P

                                        "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--either way, you are right." — Henry Ford "When I waste my time, I only use the best, Code Project...don't leave home without it." — Slacker007

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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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                                          clientSurfer
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                                          "Wow what's that like...?" - Brian,Half-Baked "[Nodding] Elton John...... is a gay." - Hank Kingsley, The Larry Sanders Show "He's gay? Well don't tell Dana Carvey or he'll do an impression of him..." - Larry Sanders, The Larry Sanders Show

                                          "... having only that moment finished a vigorous game of Wiff-Waff and eaten a tartiflet." - Henry Minute  "... who gives a tinker's cuss?" - Dalek Dave

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