Coming out of the closet
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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
Ravel's sexual orientation doesn't preclude 'future Ravels'.
Software Zen:
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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?
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Whatever, young dude, just be yourself and don't go screaming queen on us.
Haha, yeah, I have no intention of doing that. When I see them I feel a little anti-gay myself.
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Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
I'm gay.
I'm straight. ...versus being crooked. :) Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that gay and not gay people can hang out and share ideas and thoughts about common interests and not so common interests. :thumbsup:
Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
I freely confess,
Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.
Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
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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.
wizardzz wrote:
Did you recently come out in your life, too? Or is this just a CP outing?
I've told a few people in real life. Nobody in my family, though.
wizardzz wrote:
Also, where is your italicized quote in your profile from?
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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
Alison P wrote:
Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;)
Well, if you're in the market for bad advice, sure! ;P
Alison P wrote:
Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke!
I love that quality in a person.
Alison P wrote:
... except maybe the odd cushion question.
Orange! No, purple! With lace! :-D
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Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
I'm gay.
I'm straight. ...versus being crooked. :) Anyhow, I think it is pretty cool that gay and not gay people can hang out and share ideas and thoughts about common interests and not so common interests. :thumbsup:
Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
I freely confess,
Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.
Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
Slacker007 wrote:
Nothing to confess, you did nothing wrong. Criminals confess.
Ahh, I was so close to saying 'concede' as well! :mad: ;P
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Dalek Dave wrote:
And Catholics
Also true. Sheesh! What a life; always confessing and feeling guilty.
Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
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I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.
'Congratulations!' somehow seems awkward, but it does convey my best wishes.
Software Zen:
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wizardzz wrote:
Did you recently come out in your life, too? Or is this just a CP outing?
I've told a few people in real life. Nobody in my family, though.
wizardzz wrote:
Also, where is your italicized quote in your profile from?
Well, goodluck Ravel. I hope things go well with your family, if/when you decide to tell them. BTW, that Onion article is incredible. Wow, thanks for sharing it.
"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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'Congratulations!' somehow seems awkward, but it does convey my best wishes.
Software Zen:
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'Congratulations!' somehow seems awkward, but it does convey my best wishes.
:) Well, thank you all the same.
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Well, goodluck Ravel. I hope things go well with your family, if/when you decide to tell them. BTW, that Onion article is incredible. Wow, thanks for sharing it.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
wizardzz wrote:
I hope things go well with your family, if/when you decide to tell them.
Thanks. I already know that they'll be all right with it, and in some ways that removes the pressure to tell them...
wizardzz wrote:
BTW, that Onion article is incredible. Wow, thanks for sharing it.
I know, right?! It's easily one of the best things I've ever read. :-D
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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.
Fat__Eric wrote:
I am actually English, though I prefer the French.
:wtf:
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Gary Wheeler wrote:
'Congratulations!' somehow seems awkward, but it does convey my best wishes.
:) Well, thank you all the same.
By 'awkward' I also meant 'inadequate'. I don't know the etiquette for coming out announcements ;).
Software Zen:
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By 'awkward' I also meant 'inadequate'. I don't know the etiquette for coming out announcements ;).
Software Zen:
delete this;Well I think as DD said some time ago, the most normal response is "Yeah we know", cos whilst the outee has been struggling with it for some time everyone else has just taken it for granted and got on with things.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
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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 Braunahmed zahmed wrote:
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.
Other people make it their business, and when you're in a despised minority whose rights are being actively undermined by prominent groups in society, I can see the utility in not surrendering and hiding away out of sight. Ideally, yes, it shouldn't matter. But it does.
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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.
Ouch! :rolleyes:
Ali
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Alison P wrote:
Great! Does that mean you can advise me on soft furnishings? ;)
Well, if you're in the market for bad advice, sure! ;P
Alison P wrote:
Sorry, you know I have to turn everything into a joke!
I love that quality in a person.
Alison P wrote:
... except maybe the odd cushion question.
Orange! No, purple! With lace! :-D
Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
Orange!
No, purple!
With lace!Hmmm .... I'll come back to you on that! ;) :-D
Ali
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I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.
IMHO everybody here are gay some why or another.
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Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
I'm an atheist
But you share a middle initial with Jesus.
Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
Well, that remains to be seen
So we'll have to wait for the future to unravel?
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
No matter the outcome, there will be reason to rejoyce.
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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ahmed zahmed wrote:
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.
Other people make it their business, and when you're in a despised minority whose rights are being actively undermined by prominent groups in society, I can see the utility in not surrendering and hiding away out of sight. Ideally, yes, it shouldn't matter. But it does.
Ravel H. Joyce wrote:
when you're in a despised minority whose rights are being actively undermined by prominent groups in society
What, developing on Windows?
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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