The_DADDY 3,339 #265 Posted August 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, West 77 said: Why would anyone want to get involved in a straight pride march? Why would anyone want to get involved with a gay pride march? To make a statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,339 #266 Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, West 77 said: I understand why people get involved in gay pride marches in order to make a statement. You've not answered the question why people would bother getting involved in a straight pride march. Lol, yes I did. Edited August 4, 2022 by The_DADDY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell 862 #267 Posted August 4, 2022 1 hour ago, West 77 said: I understand why people get involved in gay pride marches in order to make a statement. You've not answered the question why people would bother getting involved in a straight pride march. wow, we're close to agreeing on something lol, scary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,364 #268 Posted August 5, 2022 On 04/08/2022 at 16:22, The_DADDY said: Why would anyone want to get involved with a gay pride march? To make a statement. Gay pride is a minority, therefore making a statement /stand. Straight pride is a majority making a statement /stand, and as the bigger group don't you think this could be seen as intimidating / bullying / threatening to those of the opposite persuasion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,818 #269 Posted August 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Anna B said: Gay pride is a minority, therefore making a statement /stand. Straight pride is a majority making a statement /stand, and as the bigger group don't you think this could be seen as intimidating / bullying / threatening to those of the opposite persuasion? What if the straight majority felt they were being bullied ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell 862 #270 Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, hackey lad said: What if the straight majority felt they were being bullied ? they / we can be bullied all we like but compared to being gay, we all know how small fry it is, homophobia has been historically massive we all know that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,818 #271 Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, melthebell said: they / we can be bullied all we like but compared to being gay, we all know how small fry it is, homophobia has been historically massive we all know that Totally agree but why must it be a "thing" . Had a few pints with a gay friend tonight and he told me he only goes on Pride in many cities because its a good day out , nothing more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,339 #272 Posted August 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Anna B said: Gay pride is a minority, therefore making a statement /stand. Straight pride is a majority making a statement /stand, and as the bigger group don't you think this could be seen as intimidating / bullying / threatening to those of the opposite persuasion? No I don't Anna. I'd say that most straight people don't go to gay pride marches and I reckon it would be the same the other way around so I don't see where any intimidating etc would happen. Unless of course straight pride marches started targeting gay areas, bars, then yeah I'd agree it could be all those things. 23 minutes ago, melthebell said: they / we can be bullied all we like but compared to being gay, we all know how small fry it is, homophobia has been historically massive we all know that Bullying is never small fry to the person being bullied no matter the sexual orientation but I agree homophobia is a problem that needs tackling. Stiffer sentences for people who commit homophobic acts might be a good place the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,904 #273 Posted August 6, 2022 6 hours ago, The_DADDY said: No I don't Anna. I'd say that most straight people don't go to gay pride marches and I reckon it would be the same the other way around so I don't see where any intimidating etc would happen. Unless of course straight pride marches started targeting gay areas, bars, then yeah I'd agree it could be all those things. Have you ever been to any? I certainly have - only in the one city (Brighton & Hove), I admit, for the past 15/16 years and I can tell you there are loads, and I mean loads, of 'straight' people there, both participating in and watching and applauding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell 862 #274 Posted August 6, 2022 11 hours ago, hackey lad said: Totally agree but why must it be a "thing" . Had a few pints with a gay friend tonight and he told me he only goes on Pride in many cities because its a good day out , nothing more It is now, but you need to look historically how and why it was started, why was there a need. The old saying loud and proud says it all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,339 #275 Posted August 6, 2022 9 hours ago, RollingJ said: Have you ever been to any? I certainly have - only in the one city (Brighton & Hove), I admit, for the past 15/16 years and I can tell you there are loads, and I mean loads, of 'straight' people there, both participating in and watching and applauding. No I've never been to one. Not because I have a problem, just never fancied it. Mind you, I might give it a try and break out the Ghetto blaster later and dance under the bloomin massive LGBTQ flag I've currently got flapping in the garden 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ 1,904 #276 Posted August 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: No I've never been to one. Not because I have a problem, just never fancied it. Mind you, I might give it a try and break out the Ghetto blaster later and dance under the bloomin massive LGBTQ flag I've currently got flapping in the garden 🙄 👍😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...