WHAT THE HELL is wrong with people today?

Some people are stupid, ignorant assholes.

But be open to the fact that most aren't

I know, and I try not to be like these guys, but how the hell are you NOT supposed to be angry when you try to be nice and people say hateful bigoted shit?

It's sad that kindness is met with this sort of attitude. That men can't be nice or their gay.

Hell, if I really get revenge, I could just tell them I'm slightly bi Which I am.

Still, people should all be nice. No matter who they are.

And please don't get into people's sexual orentation. I LEAN a little bi. I am only intimate with a lady. I've kissed a guy before, but I didn't like it. I like a guys face, but not anything else.

When it comes to anything sexual I prefer a lady.

And if your macho, please, lets see your macho hate. I know this topic will make you uncomfortable.

Honestly I'd love to know why macho guys are so afraid of homoness. I've gone slightly down the road and didn't like where it led; if I did, I'd be completely bi.

What scares you so much about kindness that you gotta think someone's trying to be homo?

I see two possibilities here and it could be either or both.

Some people now say "gay" not really meaning as an orientation but more a general insult like weak or moron. Most of them probably never had a kiss in their life from anyone and they probably just copy the stuff their dads say when their dads are on WoW. The opinion of idiots shouldn't matter to you. I know it can be hard to stay calm but remember in 10 or 15 years they will be sleeping on their mom's couches still wondering why women don't like them. Trust me on that. 99% of us don't like them. Any woman that likes guys that act like that is not picky.

Careful about telling them you are a little bi though because think about this second possibility. These are groups of guys hanging out trying to prove how macho and straight they are, right? Being jerks to girls, accusing other guys. My guess is at least some of them are in serious denial and are bi or gay, but unlike you, they haven't been able to handle even thinking about it. You're probably good looking or something so you're getting that terror response. "Good looking guy...he has to be gay! Because I am CERTAINLY NOT gay, not me, NO. He said hi so he must be coming onto me because um well not because I am hoping he is. NO. Because he is GAY, that's why!" Bet there is some of that going on, too.

What it gets down to is sexual insecurity. Pity the losers and don't let them get to you. There is nothing wrong with you. You're comfortable with who you are. They obviously aren't. If you don't mind taking the small risk of a fight breaking out in CVS, just tell them "Sorry, you're just not my type" and laugh. See if they get nervous trying to figure out if you're straight and know their secret or if a gay guy just said they were dog ugly. I bet they get nervous either way.

if the TF2 server gets you so riled up why even go there?.....why go anywhere that causes hate, arguements, bitterness, ulcers ect......(shrugs)

if you MUST say hello to be friendly (we dont live in the 1950's anymore btw) say hello to old people...(over 70)......they will be friendly....

personally, i dont go out of my way to say hello to strangers.......not my custom.

So I'm supposed to hide from reality because of other people hiding from their own reality?

And yes, I'm gonna defend a lady, sorry to say. People gave the same type of crap when my mom lived with my dad, and all he did was physically abuse us.

I'm sorry, I DO care.

It's probably both. I live in the south, full of rednecks and stupid people.

An old friend I had who was gay was gay bashed CONSTANTLY.

Some guy that hit on me once in a store was fired... yes.

And then you act as straight as possible, open doors for ladies, and your gay still.

I mean wtf? This is Atlanta, I thought we were too busy to hate?

God, the rednecks need to go to south georgia and copulate with their cousin.

It's an ugly world. Get thicker skin. You are the one that needs to change because nothing else is going to change.

well that wasn't very nice now was it ?

It starts with us parents. If you raise your children to respect people, they will have a better chance of turning into good adults. Spend time with them, get involved in what they are involved in...know what they are doing.

Asshole adults that are out there right now are lost causes and are breeding a generation of asshole children. That's reality folks. So if you have kids, and you find yourself asking the question "What the hell is wrong with people today?" Take a look at yourself first and ask, "Am I a good person?"

Eh, I know. But jesus, I'm not doing anything illegal or fighting, I'm not bothering these fools, why do they feel the need to bother me?

Yeah, I act nice to everyone. Yeah, I actually have style and I make my house pretty.

Guess what? IT DOESN"T BOTHER YOU.

Hell, I don't even sleep with men, why the hell would someone call me gay?

I'm sorry, imamture statement I admit, but this pisses me off.

I need to change the way I act because a few idiots wanna make something out of it?

Maybe the blacks should've just grown thicker skin when they were being called nigger and spit on?

Even if I slightly lean, why the hell should I change? THEY NEED TO CHANGE.

Stupid, shitty responses telling someone to change when someone is giving them derogatory comments is what partially makes me go trolling forums.

Night Train pretty much has it right. You are not going to change people so it's best to change yourself. I learned long ago that you need to get the "Muck" attitude...My name is Muck and I don't give a _uck what others think. Also, change drug stores. Where I live, Public's pharmacies have nicer customers and employee's.

Next time look at the person and say... frankly, I don't give a damn.   

How exactly is expecting people to simply let you live without giving a derogatory, sexist/racist/hateful comment expecting people to change?

Please, explain. Become common sense would tell you that simply shutting the fuck up is easy to do.

And what exactly am I supposed to change? Sexual preference? Skin color?

Am I supposed to not dress with style? Not make my house pretty?

Not say hi to people?

Am I supposed to change myself just to stop some asshole from saying a hateful comment?

What the hell is wrong with people who expect you to change in a situation like this?

next time someone calls you that, thank them for calling you a bundle of sticks soaked in tar oil. that is what a faggot is.

You're supposed to grow up enough to feel comfortable with yourself - the person you are, the way you are - and not get so upset because some 'asshole' said something you deem hateful.

Ignore. Don't engage.

People say things like this to get a reaction like yours out of a person; take away the reaction they want, eventually they will get tired of trying to provoke one.

It just seems like you need to do a little more growing up and learn to not let the words of others have such sway over your life.

So while people, even ones who don't sleep with men, gotta grow up and feel comfortable enough to just ignore gay bashing?

So when exactly does a straight white man gives themselves hateful demeaning bashes?

I'm sorry, but why should I ignore the reality I'm in?

You guys seem to wanna excuse gay bashing, so what part of 'You can just ignore ME' doesn't get across to you?

Why can't two people ignore each other?

Does this conversation make you uneasy?

BTW, congrats at proving my point.

When ya have a daughter, and she gets bashed online, please remember, she needs to change.

When you have a strange disease, you need to change.

It's nice to be stupid huh?

If you want my opinion, if you want people to change, change how stupid you are and learn to accept people, because not everyone is the way you want.

Your expecting people to change, except guess what, your not the center of the universe. I have the right to speak just like you.

You want someone to change, you change too.

So the next time you see me, I'd like to see you less stupid.

DarkKnight,

I live in Florida. I am NOT a redneck or bigot. With these statements you are making yourself as bad as the people you are bitching about. See we ALL have our flaws. That being said, I agree with your stance against idiots. Be yourself and keep this thought. Maybe the people that do this to you are a little unsure of their own sexuality and over compensate around their friends to cover it up. Anyway, who cares what others think. You have to love yourself first.  

I was really refering to georgia.

Try going to south georgia sometime. My god .

And I'm sorry, but no one should be expected to just change themselves. And I've ignored it 10 years.

I had my gay friend bashed in high school 10 years ago. As for myself, I've seen people doing this to me off and on since then.

After a while, you get annoyed as hell.

I'm tired as hell of it. I should not hafta ignore it or change myself while people saying hateful things are not expected to do the same.

You just need to change the fact that you care what they think.
Why do you care what they think of you? Life is too short to let a strangers words or opinion bother you.

Nimbin, I thought a faggot was a cigarette on your side of the pond. :NOTSURE:

But that's the problem. I'm not gay, yet they obviously care enough about it even if I'm slightly.

Am I honestly supposed to ignore everyone who does this?

Am I supposed to not be human and have feelings?

Is it not supposed to hurt?

Try to understand neanderthals, some of us have feelings. While you have no feeling in your heart, or pretend to not too, some of us actually care and get hurt by this shit.

I'm also not the type to just go and ignore stupid shit. My grandfather got into bar fights when he was 70.

It was my dad's Frenchness that's...

And this is JUST what concerns me about today's society.

I came on to ask why people do this. Instead people tell me I should change.

And then you wonder why society has gone to hell?

You wonder why we are at war, why kids kill, why people rape?

Are you this stupid?

Remember to change when someone in your family dies from some hateful person who killed them.

No wars are gonna end unless people decide to stop being stupid.

You wanna destroy society? Then keep at this current pace.

I'm sorry, I can't pretend that it doesn't piss me off, or hurt, considering I do have what a human would have, which is emotions and feelings.

I live in south Tn. but Dark Knight not all of us are rednecks and we do try to accept anyone no matter who they are. I am not 70 but I do try and be nice to everyone. I say hi to strngers and even hold the door open for other women. People are gonna say and do stupid things every day. Dont stoop to their level or that is who you will become.

Well, thanks. I guess your right. I can't get revenge, I learned that from my father.