@Psyla: I respect your opinions, however if you would look at my post (in the offending question) they were specifically referring to homosexuality. An unpopular opinion in the gay community is the belief that one is not born gay.
If I were to answer a question “are you born gay?” with “I do not believe in genetic homosexuality” chances are most, if not all, would perceive me as straight and ignorant to the “truth” about that sexual preference, therefore I felt compelled to include, in my comments, that I am gay (forgive me for spreading my orientation, I am only using it to make a point) Suddenly the relevance of my question not only heightens, it also stimulates new debate/conversation amongst the collective (which is the goal of this website)
What intrigues me is how much emphasis is placed on sexual preference. You have one extreme that insists on pointing out that they are gay or straight and you have the other extreme that can not stand to “read” about people’s orientation. With that same philosophy, I could never mention that I am a writer, dog owner, motorcycle enthusiast or (as John pointed out) an auto mechanic.
Until the individual is willing to accept all opinion as equal; we will always have to separate ourselves and I don’t mean for “ourselves” to refer to “gays” but rather, we have to accept the truth that we are all biased, pandering to one stereotype or the other that requires validity from external and internal sources, thus my need to state my orientation and your need to state your distaste for someone’s choice to state that orientation.
We are all in the same boat.
Highest Regards,
Riser