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Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
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| How do you know if you don't like it if you haven't read it?
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| Quote: Barnacle Bill "How do you know if you don't like it if you haven't read it?'"
I haven't read Sea Angler: "the number one sea fishing magazine" but i'm betting i won't like it
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| Quote: littlerich "I haven't read Sea Angler: "the number one sea fishing magazine" but i'm betting i won't like it
I feel the same way about Gareth Thomas' upcoming autobiography.
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9005.jpg kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: EX.SALF.UNI "I feel the same way about Gareth Thomas' upcoming autobiography.'"
Should be a good read
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| Im thinking Starbug had a nerve touched.
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9005.jpg kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: Dico "Im thinking Starbug had a nerve touched.'"
You mean seeing childrens sexuality discussed on a supposed RL forum , you bet
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| Quote: Starbug "You mean seeing childrens sexuality discussed on a supposed RL forum , you bet'"
in the context of homosexuality in RL though Starbug. Its not a random interjection to the argument.
There is a problem. The fact there isnt one openly Gay RL player tell us there is a problem. Statistically there should be at least a few and there isnt.
And yes, they should be open about it, and it is important we know. Not for any gossip or the strange vicarious life people seem to live through heat magazine but because homophobia is still rife in the game. I know we like to pretend we are all inclusive as a game but we arent. There is a lot of latent homophobia in the game and will put off some Gay players.
You cant tell me that in your dealings with players that they dont call each other homophobic names. That you dont see the forwards 'joking' with the backs they are faggots or queens for not being able to front up Etc. Deep Down we all know this probably isnt meant to insult or generalise gay People but it is obviously going to be a barrier to some gay peoples involvement in the sport-which is why people like this guy are important.
It isnt for me or you that what he has done is important. its for the 10 year old boy who thinks he is different. Its for the 15 year old who has played RL for the past 9 years who is now hurt by these words and attitudes, Who (wrongly) feels that a macho sport like RL isnt for him because of the connotations and impact of the what is quite often unintended homophobia and raising awareness of these kind of things are important to how the game leaves behind some previously very common misconceptions and stereotypes
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[quote="bUsTiNyAbALLs":9q9d2t35]Do not converse with me you filthy minded deviant.[/quote:9q9d2t35]
[quote="vastman":9q9d2t35]My rage isn't impotent luv, I'm frothing at the mouth actually.[/quote:9q9d2t35]: |
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| Quote: Barnacle Bill "There were some girls I liked at that age and some I hated, what does that tell you? What I do know is that the concept of being gay or straight was not in my realm of consciousness it just did not figure at all, it was not an issue, and nor should it be for any 8 year old.
I have no proof that an 8 year old cannot know it is gay, but there are some things that are just common sense (does this really need to be explained?). I have no proof that child abuse is a bad thing but I know it is. I do not see how a sexually inactive child can know it is gay when it is not being driven by some inner desire or sexual preference, hence my "lifestyle choice" reference above.
I used to love playing conkers when I was 8. To be honest, nowadays I can take it or leave it. I did know I was going to be a train driver or an astonaut, didn't happen. What I am saying is that what I felt and thought at the age of 8 had little bearing on my career or even pastimes, so how on earth could I have known my sexual preference at that age?
If a child of 8 is aware of its sexual preference then as far as I am concerned it has been subject to abuse, mentally or physically but definately abused.
That is not to say that being gay is in some way wrong or preverted, I hope you have a long and happy life in a loving relationship, or shag your way round the world if you like, it makes no difference to me. But what I will not accept as right is the idea that a child of 8 or 9 can know it is gay (or straight or non of the above).
Anyway, as Starbug has pointed out this has come a long way from RL, if it was ever about RL in the first place.'"
Whilst i wouldnt disagree with a lot of what you have put i still feel the point is being missed.
When we have homophobia and a lack of homosexual 'role models' (and believe me i hate using that phrase) then Kids at 8 or 9 will be getting the idea that homosexuality is a bad thing and effeminate. When that kid reaches 15/16 and they discover they are gay then they are going to associate the negativity shown towards homosexuality with themselves. And again when we put it into an RL context, If we see throughout a childs development that Homosexuality is a bad and effeminate thing - and then we see throughout our game that anything less than the masculine ideal isnt wanted then Gay people will see themselves as not wanted.
Its about taking sexuality out of it completely
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| Quote: SmokeyTA "Whilst i wouldnt disagree with a lot of what you have put i still feel the point is being missed.
When we have homophobia and a lack of homosexual 'role models' (and believe me i hate using that phrase) then Kids at 8 or 9 will be getting the idea that homosexuality is a bad thing and effeminate. When that kid reaches 15/16 and they discover they are gay then they are going to associate the negativity shown towards homosexuality with themselves. And again when we put it into an RL context, If we see throughout a childs development that Homosexuality is a bad and effeminate thing - and then we see throughout our game that anything less than the masculine ideal isnt wanted then Gay people will see themselves as not wanted.
Its about taking sexuality out of it completely'"
I haven't missed the point Smokey, you've changed it.
Why on earth does a 8/9 year old need a homosexual role model? They need role models, the sexuality of the role model is irrelevant and there are plenty of high profile homosexuals and lesbians. The fact that they are homosexual or lesbian should be irrelevant to their achievements unless you want to argue someone is a role model simply because they are homosexual or lesbian!
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| Quote: Barnacle Bill "I haven't missed the point Smokey, you've changed it.
Why on earth does a 8/9 year old need a homosexual role model? They need role models, the sexuality of the role model is irrelevant and there are plenty of high profile homosexuals and lesbians. The fact that they are homosexual or lesbian should be irrelevant to their achievements unless you want to argue someone is a role model simply because they are homosexual or lesbian!'"
To see that homosexuality isnt a bad thing and to see it is normal and it doesnt matter. To see that homosexuality doesnt limit your opportunities and that there are homosexuals in all walks of life.
Wanting to shield children from homosexuality suggests there is something wrong with homosexuality.
If we are teaching kids at 8 or 9 that homosexuality is something to hide away then they are going to hide away when they learn about themselves later on in life
There are plenty of high-profile homosexuals and lesbians. There arent ANY in RL. There isnt a high profile player, administrator even fan. Is this just co-incidence? or is it that Gay People feel our community excludes them or at the very least doesnt welcome them? Having high profile gays in the game shows that they are welcome.
And Just to take it on a bit further. If children dont know at 8 or 9 whether they are gay or not then just down to the laws of averages a fair few of our 8 or 9 year old kids who play RL will go on to be gay, yet not one of our 3-400 pro and semi pro players are, Why is that? what is happening between the ages of 8 or 9 when no-one knows to the ages of 18-19 when they are becoming pro players that (for want of a better word) [ifilters[/i out the gay ones?
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Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: SmokeyTA "To see that homosexuality isnt a bad thing and to see it is normal and it doesnt matter. To see that homosexuality doesnt limit your opportunities and that there are homosexuals in all walks of life.
Wanting to shield children from homosexuality suggests there is something wrong with homosexuality.
If we are teaching kids at 8 or 9 that homosexuality is something to hide away then they are going to hide away when they learn about themselves later on in life
There are plenty of high-profile homosexuals and lesbians. There arent ANY in RL. There isnt a high profile player, administrator even fan. Is this just co-incidence? or is it that Gay People feel our community excludes them or at the very least doesnt welcome them? Having high profile gays in the game shows that they are welcome.
And Just to take it on a bit further. If children dont know at 8 or 9 whether they are gay or not then just down to the laws of averages a fair few of our 8 or 9 year old kids who play RL will go on to be gay, yet not one of our 3-400 pro and semi pro players are, Why is that? what is happening between the ages of 8 or 9 when no-one knows to the ages of 18-19 when they are becoming pro players that (for want of a better word) [ifilters[/i out the gay ones?'"
You obviously dont understand the concept of ' privacy ' , and a persons sexuality is quite often a large part of that ' Privacy '
Kids at 8/9 should not be being taught anything sexual , that is the point you and others are clearly missing , it is part of being a child , having a childhood unfetered by adult things
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| Quote: SmokeyTA "To see that homosexuality isnt a bad thing and to see it is normal and it doesnt matter. To see that homosexuality doesnt limit your opportunities and that there are homosexuals in all walks of life.
Wanting to shield children from homosexuality suggests there is something wrong with homosexuality.
If we are teaching kids at 8 or 9 that homosexuality is something to hide away then they are going to hide away when they learn about themselves later on in life
There are plenty of high-profile homosexuals and lesbians. There arent ANY in RL. There isnt a high profile player, administrator even fan. Is this just co-incidence? or is it that Gay People feel our community excludes them or at the very least doesnt welcome them? Having high profile gays in the game shows that they are welcome.
And Just to take it on a bit further. If children dont know at 8 or 9 whether they are gay or not then just down to the laws of averages a fair few of our 8 or 9 year old kids who play RL will go on to be gay, yet not one of our 3-400 pro and semi pro players are, Why is that? what is happening between the ages of 8 or 9 when no-one knows to the ages of 18-19 when they are becoming pro players that (for want of a better word) [ifilters[/i out the gay ones?'"
You have catastrophically missed the point my friend. Happy New year.
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| Quote: Starbug "You obviously dont understand the concept of ' privacy ' , and a persons sexuality is quite often a large part of that ' Privacy '
Kids at 8/9 should not be being taught anything sexual , that is the point you and others are clearly missing , it is part of being a child , having a childhood unfetered by adult things'"
I very much do understand the concept of 'Privacy'. What I also understand is there nothing positive about a homosexual person needing to keep that part of their life 'Private'. There is no positive reason to hide your sexuality
and Kids at 8/9 are being taught things about sex or sexuality whether you like to or not and whether you mean to or not. Simply by pretending it doesnt exist you are teaching kids 8/9 something about sexuality, it may not be something very positive, but you are still teaching them it
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[quote="bUsTiNyAbALLs":9q9d2t35]Do not converse with me you filthy minded deviant.[/quote:9q9d2t35]
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| Quote: Barnacle Bill "You have catastrophically missed the point my friend. Happy New year.'"
No Bill. It is you. And its very disappointing that this attitude is still as rife as it is,
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