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GeekDrew

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October 11 is "Coming Out" day... many people have come and will come out of the closet today... is anyone here one of those folks?

Although I *really* would like for this thread to be flame free and keep on topic... I'm sure that some annoying person will throw in an inappropriate comment.

Some homosexuals and bisexuals decide to come out to the world all at once. Some just decide to come out to a few people, whether out of preference, being scared, security, or a range of other reasons. If you want to come out to someone, but not to everyone - feel free to send me an IM or e-mail. Several members of the AT community talk to me quite frequently, and I have yet to out them to anyone. Trust me.

Anyone out there thinking about coming out of the closet today? If there's any remote chance - I urge you to do it. Not because I want anyone to rub their sexuality in anyone else's face - I would never condone it. Only do it so that you can feel proud of yourself - you are who you are, and nobody should be able to dictate your life to you.

Of course, as with everything in life, please disregard this message in its entirety if any part of it would entice you to place yourself in danger, such as if coming out of the closet would place your life in danger.

Those folks who instinctively feel like flaming... I haven't done anything to hurt you, and I sincerely doubt that any other gay person has done anything to personally hurt you. Why argue about this? Live and let live.
 
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Cyberian

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I sure hope this thread stays on topic.

Is there any particular reason for the 10/11 date?
 
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Yossarian

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It must take a lot of courage to come out like that, especially knowing the resentment and hatred that it will cause in a lot of people, including family. btw I have never PM'ed GeekDrew (not that there's anything wrong with that!) ;)
 
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Good for those who need it. I hope all goes well with those who do.

One thing I've learned over the years is that you have to be true to yourself, to what you truly are inside. Anything else will result in your being seriously FUBARed.

No, I'm not "coming out." I'm perfectly straight. Yes, I'm sure about that, you jokers.:)
 
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whaleskinrug

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Even if someone doesn't want to post here it's still a good thought. Perhaps some trusted friends or family?
 
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Turin39789

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Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Why do they need to "come out"?
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from the first post

" Not because I want anyone to rub their sexuality in anyone else's face - I would never condone it. Only do it so that you can feel proud of yourself - you are who you are, and nobody should be able to dictate your life to you."
 
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I don't see why so many people hate gays. So what if they like the same sex, I almost see it as how some people like cats, and others dogs.

Maybe that's a bad analogy :p
 
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Originally posted by: bootymac
I don't see why so many people hate gays. So what if they like the same sex, I almost see it as how some people like cats, and others dogs.

Maybe that's a bad analogy :p
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LOL! :beer::D

Perhaps there's something behind the fact that there's quite a bit of canine, yet little to no feline, bestiality footage floating around on the net..

On-topic (sort of): Props to GeekDrew for being an all-around good guy, even if he's an anti-Mac zealot.
 
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I'm curious about the date as well. I didn't know there was such a day, but I think it's great. I bet it's very scary for some people to 'come out' and it might be helpful to know that there are others doing the same thing. It's interesting because I just told one of my friends today that I was with a woman before. She asked me if I was bisexual and I just shrugged. My view is that if I'm looking for pleasure or a relationship it hurts my chances if I automatically rule out half the population based on gender alone. But that's just my view. I'm totally supportive of strictly homosexual and heterosexual lifestyles. With all that said, I did find my one and only and my partner for life will be of the opposite sex officially in four months. Married life, here I come.

Oh, and yes, he knows of my views and of my past. :)

Good luck to everyone who plans on 'coming out' today.
 
GeekDrew

GeekDrew

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Originally posted by: PatboyX
Originally posted by: HappyPuppy Why do they need to "come out"?
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obviously they dont "need to"
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I beg to differ. To most people (that are not heterosexual), there is no "need" to come out. I, quite simply, couldn't take it any more, being in the closet. Though I was in high school at the time... people were always picking on me for not dating, not drooling over girls, etc. ONE time, I said "I'm gay", and I wasn't asked about girls the remainder of my high school education.

Even in the office now... though I work in high school, in the same district I was a student in, it's a different building. Most staff members didn't know that I am gay. When someone asked me why I was never talking about dating, or why I would never double date with anyone... I simply told them that I am gay and that I don't so that I don't make others uncomfortable. No big deal. Ironic thing is, now I have more questions about it than before. Seems that quite a few people are curious about "life as a homosexual". Not that it's any different than that of a heterosexual, except in bed. Sigh.

One thing I've learned over the years is that you have to be true to yourself, to what you truly are inside.
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Amen!

how did october 11th become that day?
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I honestly have no idea. But you'd better believe that I already have Google open trying to figure that out.

Originally posted by: Astaroth33
On-topic (sort of): Props to <B>GeekDrew</B> for being an all-around good guy, even if he's an anti-Mac zealot.
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Thank you, Astaroth33, for the personal support. :)

And thanks to the rest of the community for all of the support and lack of flaming (thus far). I appreciate it!
 
Kadarin

Kadarin

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Originally posted by: Francesca
With all that said, I did find my one and only and my partner for life will be of the opposite sex officially in four months.
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Is he at least unofficially of the opposite sex now? :p
 
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Francesca

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Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Originally posted by: Francesca
With all that said, I did find my one and only and my partner for life will be of the opposite sex officially in four months.
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Is he at least unofficially of the opposite sex now? :p
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LOL. Yeah, I guess that appeared a bit odd. Okay. One more time. He's a guy. Always has been. We are getting married in 4 months. Yeah...I think that's good. ;)
 
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