WWYD if your child was gay?

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Skacer
Personally, I was waiting for someone to say they'd throw their gay baby down a well. But when all the tame responses got axed I knew my dream of a good old fashioned conservative, emotion fueled response was a loss.

thats kind of hard.

we have a well. but we couldnt throw a guppy down it let alone a baby. they are sealed and actually pretty small. heh


though on my old farm we did have one about 2ft wide. no idea how old it was. the house was built in like 1890. the house was great. just with me retireing we didnt have hte m oney to put in it that it needed.

 

[Rocks7ar]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj
I would show him a picture of Angelina Jolie if it was a boy and ask "Are you sure"??? Are you really really sure???

If girl suitably hot guy and ask similar question.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
It's complete bullshit that hzl used her moderator privilege to reply to people as though she was posting in the thread.

i think the correct avenue to pursue this is by Pm'ing Derek
otherwise it could be construed as a mod callout

If she's going to use her moderator privileges to post personal opinions then, yes, I am calling her out.

my point is that peoples that are concerned about this issue need to PM Derek, he doesn't read all the OT threads, so your post here isn't going to get this the attention you seek

My understanding is that we don't get to decide when we think it's appropriate to call out a mod in a thread. If you have an issue with a mod, you "call them out" with a PM to Anandtech Moderator, if it's a Senior Mod, you pm Derek. I thought those were the only acceptable avenues of protest.

Honestly, if I've violated some rule by publicly saying that I think a moderator using his or her privileges to post his or her personal opinions, then I guess I deserve some sort of punishment.

I really think, though, that we're not supposed to say things like "OMFG you #$@@#@$ don't edit my posts!!"

I don't think I personally attacked her in any way, and I certainly didn't mean to make it seems as though I did.

So, if I broke a rule, sorry mods. If you want I can go back and edit out my comments, but that strikes me as silly considering they are quoted elsewhere. Again, I didn't mean to attack anyone.

I'll pm Derek.

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
It's complete bullshit that hzl used her moderator privilege to reply to people as though she was posting in the thread.

i think the correct avenue to pursue this is by Pm'ing Derek
otherwise it could be construed as a mod callout

true.

but i have to say its one that deserves a callout. (nothing personal against hazle though).


the guy asked a quesiton. any post that does nto go in line with the OP is threatened.

I didn't think callouts were allowed against anybody, let alone mods.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: NFS4
It'd be a shock to the system at first. I'd probably even have some reservations about it and wonder if I did something wrong in parenting. Then I'd likely get over and and accept it.

Anyone who says that they wouldn't have some sort of internal turmoil is a ****ing liar... IMHO

I'd be more concerned about them than myself. Hell, I'd even be a little relieved that I wouldn't have to worry about teenage pregnancy
I can't see as how I'd be at all upset or filled with self-doubt or anything like that.

 

[FoBoT]

dude (BlinderBomber), you are missing the point

posting your view on this in the thread won't get the thread reviewed by someone that can decide what needs to be done about the problem

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
It's complete bullshit that hzl used her moderator privilege to reply to people as though she was posting in the thread.

i think the correct avenue to pursue this is by Pm'ing Derek
otherwise it could be construed as a mod callout

If she's going to use her moderator privileges to post personal opinions then, yes, I am calling her out.

my point is that peoples that are concerned about this issue need to PM Derek, he doesn't read all the OT threads, so your post here isn't going to get this the attention you seek

My understanding is that we don't get to decide when we think it's appropriate to call out a mod in a thread. If you have an issue with a mod, you "call them out" with a PM to Anandtech Moderator, if it's a Senior Mod, you pm Derek. I thought those were the only acceptable avenues of protest.

Honestly, if I've violated some rule by publicly saying that I think a moderator using his or her privileges to post his or her personal opinions, then I guess I deserve some sort of punishment.

I really think, though, that we're not supposed to say things like "OMFG you #$@@#@$ don't edit my posts!!"

I don't think I personally attacked her in any way, and I certainly didn't mean to make it seems as though I did.

So, if I broke a rule, sorry mods. If you want I can go back and edit out my comments, but that strikes me as silly considering they are quoted elsewhere. Again, I didn't mean to attack anyone.

I'll pm Derek.

Pm is just the best way to get the actual issue resolved, without trying to actually publicly attack/discredit the mod. They've made it clear in the past that it's how it is to be done, otherwise the system is left open to drama and goading/targeting of particular mods.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
It's complete bullshit that hzl used her moderator privilege to reply to people as though she was posting in the thread.

i think the correct avenue to pursue this is by Pm'ing Derek
otherwise it could be construed as a mod callout

If she's going to use her moderator privileges to post personal opinions then, yes, I am calling her out.

my point is that peoples that are concerned about this issue need to PM Derek, he doesn't read all the OT threads, so your post here isn't going to get this the attention you seek

My understanding is that we don't get to decide when we think it's appropriate to call out a mod in a thread. If you have an issue with a mod, you "call them out" with a PM to Anandtech Moderator, if it's a Senior Mod, you pm Derek. I thought those were the only acceptable avenues of protest.

Honestly, if I've violated some rule by publicly saying that I think a moderator using his or her privileges to post his or her personal opinions, then I guess I deserve some sort of punishment.

I really think, though, that we're not supposed to say things like "OMFG you #$@@#@$ don't edit my posts!!"

I don't think I personally attacked her in any way, and I certainly didn't mean to make it seems as though I did.

So, if I broke a rule, sorry mods. If you want I can go back and edit out my comments, but that strikes me as silly considering they are quoted elsewhere. Again, I didn't mean to attack anyone.

I'll pm Derek.

personally BB i agree with you.

the mod should never have did it. the thread shoudl have been locked at the start. its really no suprise some have a diffrent view and the thread would turn into a flamefest.

I have not trouble pointing out the fact it is unfair and silly to threaten some when it is the topic of the discussion.

 

[Skacer]

Originally posted by: waggy
thats kind of hard.

we have a well. but we couldnt throw a guppy down it let alone a baby. they are sealed and actually pretty small. heh

though on my old farm we did have one about 2ft wide. no idea how old it was. the house was built in like 1890. the house was great. just with me retireing we didnt have hte m oney to put in it that it needed.

Yea, damn those new age wells. Totally ruining good old fashioned baby ditching.

 

[0roo0roo]

its a matter of fairness. the power imbalance is not something you can ignore. like trying to argue politics with your prison warden or boss or whatever and if they used their position over you as leverage in the argument.

to be really fair its more like being held by the cia because mods like cia can simply make you dissapear....such is their power and lack of transparency.

so its just really bad form.

 

[Rocks7ar]

If my child was gay I would still accept him just as I had before I found out.

 

[HammerCurl]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem

Originally posted by: HammerCurl
If it was a guy I'd steer him away from acting like a fairie, and if it was a girl make sure she doesn't shave her head and act butch. What gender you're attracted to is one thing, but how you act is definitely your choice.

How?

With love and support. I might be seeing this in the wrong light, but I'm gonna compare being a fairie to being emo. Sure part of it is a choice, but I'm gonna say that there's got to be a larger lean on environment. People feel shunned by society, so they do everything they can to act out against it. They identify with this outside class and want to be apart of something that accepts them. Speech impediments bother me, but only if I feel it is something within their control. If my kid spoke proper English without a lisp, and one day he comes home with a lisp and announces hes gay I'd try to make him speak normally in whatever way I could. As far as the girl I have no idea, but I'd try something. I'll post about it if it happens

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
its a matter of fairness. the power imbalance is not something you can ignore. like trying to argue politics with your prison warden or boss or whatever and if they used their position over you as leverage in the argument.

to be really fair its more like being held by the cia because mods like cia can simply make you dissapear....such is their power and lack of transparency.

so its just really bad form.

One of the few posts you make that I agree with 100%

cheers 0roo0roo :beer:

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: intogamer

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I wouldnt do anything. A sexual preference is something you are born with, not something you learn or choose. It can't be changed whether you want it changed it or not.

What about if he/she turned gay.

People just don't turn gay IMO. I think it's a preference that is there, whether it's expressed or not.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: Phokus

Originally posted by: intogamer

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I wouldnt do anything. A sexual preference is something you are born with, not something you learn or choose. It can't be changed whether you want it changed it or not.

What about if he/she turned gay.

Being gay isn't like catching a cold or just deciding you're bored with being straight.

Oh come on now, you're saying gay can't be a decision?

I got some ocean front property in Arizona, interested?

How is sexual preference a decision? Do you like women or men?

I like women. I didnt wake up one day and say "I think I will like women". Naturally, I am attracted to them. If you show me a naked man, nothing will happen. You show me a naked woman, I'll get arroused. That's not a decision, thats a natural reaction that is based on your natural preference.

Understand?

 

[JulesMaximus]

My wife's half brother is gay. He hasn't told his Father yet but we suspect that it wouldn't be much of a shock to him...although, he wouldn't be happy about it either. It's too bad because he's a good guy. It sucks that he has to always skirt around this issue when it comes to the family.

 

[Skacer]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
probably depends how many kids you have.
if its your only kid...ouch...
if you got like 2...sorta ouch
if you have your own army of children u'll be like meh

Just noticed this comment, rofl

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Skacer

Originally posted by: waggy
thats kind of hard.

we have a well. but we couldnt throw a guppy down it let alone a baby. they are sealed and actually pretty small. heh

though on my old farm we did have one about 2ft wide. no idea how old it was. the house was built in like 1890. the house was great. just with me retireing we didnt have hte m oney to put in it that it needed.

Yea, damn those new age wells. Totally ruining good old fashioned baby ditching.

yeah. i also planned to use it for my daughters future boyfriends that pissed me off. ohwell

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: Skacer

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
probably depends how many kids you have.
if its your only kid...ouch...
if you got like 2...sorta ouch
if you have your own army of children u'll be like meh

Just noticed this comment, rofl

I suppose you'd have the same reaction if one of your children decided not to procreate or was born impotent. Although in the case of impotence or homosexuality they could always adopt, but if you're only having kids to perpetuate your genetic material that wouldn't help.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I feel that I'm one of the more accepting people when it comes to things like this, but if I had a child and he was gay, yes, I would be in shock and not know what to do. I don't think most people can say that it was expected or something.

I don't know what I'd do, I'd obviously accept it and move on with life, but it would be a shock.

 

[amdhunter]

I would be horrified if I had a homosexual son. I'd probably disown him or something. If it were a girl, I'd be more open minded, I really dunno why.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: intogamer

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I wouldnt do anything. A sexual preference is something you are born with, not something you learn or choose. It can't be changed whether you want it changed it or not.

What about if he/she turned gay.

People just don't turn gay IMO. I think it's a preference that is there, whether it's expressed or not.

What about those that are 'gender confused' and become gay.

 

[Number1]

Originally posted by: waggy
what a stupid thread.

as others said you say anything negative you get a threat of ban. so anything some say is a lie.

it should be locked. its just another excuse to ban or threatan bans same as "change of colture" was.

My feeling exactly. This thread is, well you know what I mean......

 

[Tiamat]

truthfully, i wouldnt care as much as long as they didnt take on a speech impediment just to "fit in" with the gay community.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
I would be horrified if I had a homosexual son. I'd probably disown him or something. If it were a girl, I'd be more open minded, I really dunno why.

Lesbianism as a whole is better accepted by mainstream society for a number of reasons. Gay males in general face a much tougher time.

I'm guessing you don't have a child at this point to so casually suggest disowning him. IMO, people who literally throw away their children because of this are the lowest form of scum and didn't deserve them in the first place.