Coming out of the closet
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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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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 -
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
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 -
I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.
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.
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 -
I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.
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.
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 -
I'm gay. Not a hugely interesting revelation, I freely confess, so I shan't go on about it.
"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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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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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)I just tell em "I understand, I am a lesbian trapped in a mans body" :-D
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. Be careful which toes you step on today, they might be connected to the foot that kicks your butt tomorrow. You can't scare me, I have children.
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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.
Political, have you tried telling your mother? Diplomacy is required. Although when my friend Biggles came out, he stood in the pub and said "I just need to clear the air and let you all know that I am gay". We all stood, shocked. Shocked that he felt he had to tell us, we all knew.
------------------------------------ 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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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 BraunI don't think it matters to anyone but him, but why should it matter less than the fact that Michael Martin had egg sandwiches for dinner? Edit: I didn't downvote either of your posts.
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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 -
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[^]
Exactly. A more long winded response comparable to what I said.
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 -
So am I. Well, that was until I fell in love and got married. :)
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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!
------------------------------------ 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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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
digital man wrote:
No future Ravels?
I do not like children, but I have been thinking of making a donation at the bank just because it would be an aweful waste not to have my genes in the progeny pool. :rolleyes:
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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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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digital man wrote:
No future Ravels?
I do not like children, but I have been thinking of making a donation at the bank just because it would be an aweful waste not to have my genes in the progeny pool. :rolleyes:
Martin Fowler wrote:
Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.
Trust me: I've had a few and they are worth it.
"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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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 BraunNo, it was rude.
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.
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I don't think it matters to anyone but him, but why should it matter less than the fact that Michael Martin had egg sandwiches for dinner? Edit: I didn't downvote either of your posts.
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RC_Sebastien_C wrote:
matters to anyone but him
Then why the need to announce it? (It's not as if we didn't already know given the way he's responded to other postings.) He should keep it to himself. You don't find heterosexuals going around announcing do you?
RC_Sebastien_C wrote:
diner
dinner. It matters not at all.
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
