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In lugnet.admin.suggestions, Anthony Sava wrote:
> In lugnet.admin.suggestions, Lee Meyer wrote:
> > 5. I already saw in some of these posts people calling others "homophobic"
> > because they don't think such a group is a good idea. I find it amazing that no
> > two people even have the same definition of what constitutes 'homophobic'
> > behavior. In reality, 'homophobia' has a real definition, and that is 'an
> > irrational fear of homosexuals/homosexuality.' In today's polically correct
> > society, homosexualists have tried to take over the term and define it to be
> > 'anything that is not accepting of whatever homosexuals want to do.'
> > Many people offered their explanations as to why they felt it would not be a
> > good idea, and none of the posts appeared to be homophobic in content (they were
> > not putting forth irrational, or explicitly hateful views, and no 'slang'
> > derogatory terms were thrown about). It all goes back to the fact that ANY
> > opposing views, rational or irrational, reasoned or not, are ALL cast as
> > homophobic, in the hopes that the label will stick and the person will shut up
> > and get with the program.
>
> Would then an individual who wants a gay-only lugnet discussion forum, because
> they feel uncomfortable talking about lego with non gay individuals, be called
> "heterophobic?"
>
> It's just a question, and shouldn't be taken as a statement being directed
> towards anyone, but being uncomfortable or afraid to talk about LEGO with
> non-gays on a LEGO-centric website seems rather irrational to me.
>
> Just sayin...
>
> --Anthony
Hi Anthony, actually yes, there is a clinical condition called heterophobia,
that homosexuals can suffer from. It's easier to see this surfacing in lesbian
circles, especially those that have obvious hate issues with men (male bashing,
etc).
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