Proud to be gay

[Mattywerewolf]

Do gay bars actually exist, or just bars that gay people happen to frequent?

Presumably a bar which only allowed gays in would be as illegal as a hotel that only allowed heterosexuals in?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-12214368

 

[fruitnveg]

Do gay bars actually exist, or just bars that gay people happen to frequent?

This. Even if they still do, why do they? Being gay, straight, blue or backwards should not define anyone. It's a part of what makes them who they are, not the defining feature. The bar owner has done no favours to anyone with his response.

 

[ThePompousPaladin]

As the email cited "Religion" he could have been referring to Muslims in his party...

For 'most' christians it's also taboo, from Leviticus:
"If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them."

Many churches in Brighton preach gay being evil.

 

[ThePompousPaladin]

I agree. Not that I'd slate the owner for responding the way he did but it does seem a bit of an over-reaction to me.

Yes, it's almost like he's had to put up with homophobia and apathy on a regular basis.

 

[Notters]

For 'most' christians it's also taboo, from Leviticus:
"If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them."

Many churches in Brighton preach gay being evil.

I don't know about "most" Christians. There's all sorts of crazy shit in the Old Testament and most of it is ignored.

 

[Sheebo]

Think it's massive over reaction that response. And a bit rude. Playing the homophobic card before being aware of whether there was any malice in the email - it could well have just been some religious reasons - who knows?!

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

ftfy

Noticed that you didn't change the 'load of old bollocks' part.

It's just an over-reaction to someone asking a stupid question. The guy from the car company might have some employees who don't want to go to a gay bar. Fine. In that case, don't invite them if they're that stupid. **** em.

But for the owner to reply to his email in such a way then go running to twitter to show everyone how big and clever he is just doesn't sit right with me.

 

[Mackenzie]

I think this calls for a song!

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[grubbyhands]

who ...cares ,honestly..??..the whole thing with gay / straight culture is that each wants to be left alone to get on with what they like doing...i personally couldn't care less what anyone does as long as it doesn't impact on me......live and let live...innit..!!??

Hey, never mind all that old tosh Sydney, I'm more interested in your fantastic ass.

 

[Mellotron]

Many churches in Brighton preach gay being evil.

Which ones?

 

[Dan Aitch]

Can't really see the problem with the email. Not everyone feels comfortable in a "gay bar", so each to their own.

It's not a 'gay bar', you idiot, but clearly some homophobic tw4t thinks that because the name 'Proud' sounds like 'Pride' then it must be.

 

[Uncle C]

This man wasn't so proud.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

It's not a 'gay bar', you idiot, but clearly some homophobic tw4t thinks that because the name 'Proud' sounds like 'Pride' then it must be.

I have read the article, and understand that Proud isn't a "gay bar". The initial email was sent by someone who had been misinformed and was just asking for clarification, as some of his staff had "issues". My responses were in relation to these "issues". Go light some candles, grab a box of chocolates and have a nice warm bath, you've obviously had a hard day.

 

[Wilko]

Think it's massive over reaction that response. And a bit rude. Playing the homophobic card before being aware of whether there was any malice in the email - it could well have just been some religious reasons - who knows?!

Surely the people who would have an issue going to a bar that may have homosexuals in are the ones that are rude?

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Many churches in Brighton preach gay being evil.

may I have an example please?

 

[spring hall convert]

Going against type a but here but something about this chap rubs me up the wrong way.

He just seems like a bit of a **** looking for free publicity.

 

[Sheebo]

Surely the people who would have an issue going to a bar that may have homosexuals in are the ones that are rude?

I think they both are. There's no garuntee of what had been said amongst the employees - they may have just been trying to find out if it's a gay bar or not just so they know what to expect who knows?

 

[Bold Seagull]

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Well they're still throwing people off the roof of 4 storey buildings, for being gay, AND then stoning them to death, as happened in Iraq, recently.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...mages-brutal-execution-man-guilty-sodomy.html

Hang on! All you Brightonians are still indulging in vicious homophobic assaults. At least that's what I read last month in the Argus.

 

[Dan Aitch]

I have read the article, and understand that Proud isn't a "gay bar". The initial email was sent by someone who had been misinformed and was just asking for clarification, as some of his staff had "issues". My responses were in relation to these "issues". Go light some candles, grab a box of chocolates and have a nice warm bath, you've obviously had a hard day.

Is it ok if my candles smell of vanilla? I have four of them.