[user104658]

Originally Posted by Firewire

But it's interesting that employment has been brought up when this isn't a thread about employment...

This is SD&N, threads never stay on track long.

That said, in this case, TBH the thread started out as being about generational prejudice...

[arista]

Originally Posted by Chaos

down with str8whitemales!!!

What way are you down on us?

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by arista

I like You

go away you privileged swine!!!

[user104658]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

there is a job out there for everyone who wants one

This is factually inaccurate, the figures demonstrating so are freely available. There are fewer jobs than there are unemployed adults. Unless you're going to argue with simple numbers?

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Chaos

down with str8whitemales!!!

str8 = AIDS!

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

This is factually inaccurate, the figures demonstrating so are freely available. There are fewer jobs than there are unemployed adults. Unless you're going to argue with simple numbers?

I stand by my comments there ARE jobs out there for anyone who can put their mobile phones down,get out of their beds.... get a bit of self respect and go and find one

[billy123]

Time to leave the thread. Its taken a nosedive.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Chaos

down with str8whitemales!!!

We love to go down...

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bobnot

Time to leave the thread. Its taken a nosedive.

..yes indeed...

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Wow. A whole thread dedicated to lumping people into categories. Gay, Straight, Catholic, Protestant, English, Northern Irish, Southern Irish... will there ever be a day when these things become tiny aspects of how people define themselves and others as individuals? It drives me nuts on both sides. Can't stand it when people judge others based on their sexuality. But I equally can't stand it when people define themselves by their own sexuality (or gender, or race, or country of origin). This should NOT be the over-riding component of who you are as a free-thinking human being, and it seems to be for far too many.

I personally don't have time for any of it, it's ridiculous. There are, and should be, individuals, and humans, and that's it. Further subcategories are unnecessary and problematic.

So yeah... I don't have time for anyone who can't "accept" homosexuality (or anything else) because they were "raised that way" or are "from another generation" - unless they are simpletons, they can sit down and actually think about the issue for themselves rationally and logically. If they come to the (obvious) conclusion that it is perfectly fine, and also none of their business what anyone else does so long as it isn't harming others then they are a good and reasonable person. If they come to the conclusion that it is somehow "wrong" then they are piece of ****.

But let me also add, I also have very little time for individuals who happen to be homosexual whining that they are the only ones (along with ethnic minorities, apparently) who can face discrimination or hardship. Heterophobia exists. It is far less serious than homophobia. This does not mean it can't exist. It's reactionary and emotionally driven nonsense to suggest that this is the case.

"OW I've cut my finger!"
"Errrr no me and several other people in the world have suffered the loss of a limb. You can't begin to understand that. Cuts on the finger simply do not exist."

Derp. No.

There is absolutely no inherent suggestion of equivalence in pointing out that the the term heterophobia exists. The suggestion of equivalence pretty much always comes from those who adamantly state that it doesn't exist, and in a reactionary fashion. It is, again, unnecessary.

.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Chaos

go away you privileged swine!!!

Why
I like You

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Kyle

We love to go down...

so do i

although after last night, never again tbh

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Chaos

so do i

although after last night, never again tbh

What happened?

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Kyle

What happened?

i went to this girls house and there were other people about so it was just awkward

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Chaos

i went to this girls house and there were other people about so it was just awkward

Ah right, would kill the mood a bit that would.

[Ninastar]

yeah and the rest is too explicit for this forum really tbh

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Chaos

yeah and the rest is too explicit for this forum really tbh

Now i'm curious

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Now i'm curious

I doubt it's anything you haven't done!

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I doubt it's anything you haven't done!

Lol.What are you trying to suggest?I am still sweet and innocent.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Now i'm curious

its nothing special, lol, i just don't wanna post the proper deets in here

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

If I may, as a fully paid up straight member of the old farts club. I would like to point out that the issues around homophobia haven't changed in a couple of generations. People were accepting and compassionate back in the day too, its always been minorities that took issue and caused problems.



Each generation has its own challenges, they are not comparable. I will leave it at that, as there is no way I'm getting in to another phobia debate

That's true enough BOTS

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

He wasn't brought up in the Republic of Ireland actually

I'm sure I remember he said he moved when young from Ireland to England :/
I may be wrong.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I will respect those who demonstrate that they are individuals deserving of my respect... whether they are my age, 10 years younger or 40 years older.

Age is entirely arbitrary. I have met some elderly people with some amazing stories, vast experience of the world, kind and generous natures and brilliant humour. I have HUGE respect for them. .

I KNEW your love, respect and admiration for me would surface one day T.S.

[Kazanne]

Quote:


Originally Posted by Toy Soldier View Post

I will respect those who demonstrate that they are individuals deserving of my respect... whether they are my age, 10 years younger or 40 years older.

Age is entirely arbitrary. I have met some elderly people with some amazing stories, vast experience of the world, kind and generous natures and brilliant humour. I have HUGE respect for them.
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Well surely the same can be said for the young people too,I will respect those who try and move forward,who have drive and passion to succeed in life and are respectful of people (who deserve it) whatever their age, the disrespect for the older members in here is quite frankly not nice.

[arista]

"the disrespect for the older members in here is quite frankly not nice. "


Yes Kaz
Old Folks need Love



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