03 Jun 08
It wasn't as if the OP specifically addressed someone and asked if they were gay. It was just a general enquiry. It is up to any individuals if they were to respond to say if they are gay, with pursuit to have like minded correspondence. Any one else could just ignore the thread. Why should it be an issue to them?
If the OP had intended to find out who is gay to cause offense to them, then they should take it up with the site admins. Right now, it doesn't appear that xe intended any harm.
03 Jun 08
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Originally posted by Sam The ShamPropriety? Now theres a concept that we don't hear much of these days, OLD TIMER ! I'm just kidding : ) Propriety is a good concept, it's just that I've gotten used to a lot of irreverent banter in the fora just like most people. If the Chess forum is for chess-related comments, isn't the General forum for general stuff? I would take it to mean all subjects other than those for with a specific forum exists.
Because it isn't done. General forum doesn't give one carte blanche to lose all sense of propriety. Wrong setting entirely. This shouldn't need to be explained to you, it's common sense.
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by Sam The ShamMy gosh! How can you be uncomfortable about this? In which century do you live? I think if this forum were around 60 years ago you'd be saying the same thing if someone asked if any black players were on the site.
OK fine, if you're comfortable with someone asking if anyone likes to play butt darts in a venue like this, go with it, be free. Have fun. That's my opinion.
Terrible.
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by Evil Pawn 666Speaking of words, I would offer a point on language, I believe that "homophobic" is a word designed to put down those who find homosexuality distasteful. One can respect the individuals right to their sexuality, not find it intimidating, and still find it distasteful. Homosexuals are not routinely accused of being "heretophobic" are they? The homosexual camp have cleverly devised use of various words to their own ends. An example here in the UK is "cottaging" which according to the Cambridge Dictionaries Online means "sexual activity in a public toilet between men who are not involved in a lasting relationship with each other". While I personally find that idea extremely distasteful, I am not fearful of homosexuals in general.
[b] Homophobic is a very explicit word. Fear is the defining aspect of the word.
03 Jun 08
Originally posted by kyngjNow that you mention race .. i think it is quite a concern myself - half the pieces on my board are black and I think a few of the pawns are gay - i can barely bring myself to touch them ...
My gosh! How can you be uncomfortable about this? In which century do you live? I think if this forum were around 60 years ago you'd be saying the same thing if someone asked if any black players were on the site.
Terrible.
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03 Jun 08
Originally posted by torbreckI hear you! In one of my games, my queen turned out to be a knight in drag.
Now that you mention race .. i think it is quite a concern myself - half the pieces on my board are black and I think a few of the pawns are gay - i can barely bring myself to touch them ...
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