[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Adam.

Because some people think they can have anyone

But surely a supposed heterophobe would want nothing to do with a straight person? I don't think many homophobes would want to cosy up to a gay person.

The guy in your example was just a dick that used the Homophobe card as soon as he didn't get his way. If he truly disliked straight people then I don't think he'd waste much time on trying to **** them.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

But surely a supposed heterophobe would want nothing to do with a straight person? I don't think many homophobes would want to cosy up to a gay person.

The guy in your example was just a dick that used the Homophobe card as soon as he didn't get his way. If he truly disliked straight people then I don't think he'd waste much time on trying to **** them.

I guess your right but im not sure if he even knew the guys sexuality tbh the guy himself was a joke arounf our town because the way he acts like hisgods gift so maybe it hurt him being turned down

[armand.kay]

Chances of seeing two guys holding hands let alone kissing are low because of the very real threat of being looked at funny or even being attacked.

[Denver]

Originally Posted by armand.kay

Chances of seeing two guys holding hands let alone kissing are low because of the very real threat of being looked at funny or even being attacked.

I get it loads by me

[arista]

Originally Posted by armand.kay

Chances of seeing two guys holding hands let alone kissing are low because of the very real threat of being looked at funny or even being attacked.

Central London
Old Compton Street

They are safe there

Butch Gays do Kung Fu

[Margarine.]

Animalphobia.

Oh look, I've said the word so it must be real and the poor animals can be discriminated against.

Heterophobia is a myth.

[Samm]

People living in a different "generation" doesn't matter they need to move out of there olden ways.

[sampvt]

Originally Posted by ~Sam~

People living in a different "generation" doesn't matter they need to move out of there olden ways.

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

Totally agree with this

[sampvt]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Totally agree with this

Im glad you do chuff but obviously someone does not, I got infracted. That's a blatant abuse of power and now will probably get a ban. I didn't invite Niamphs comments, she came in and insulted me now I get infracted. Delete this post if you want but everyone knows how this site is run now. Goodbye

[Margarine.]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Im glad you do chuff but obviously someone does not, I got infracted. That's a blatant abuse of power and now will probably get a ban. I didn't invite Niamphs comments, she came in and insulted me now I get infracted. Delete this post if you want but everyone knows how this site is run now. Goodbye

I'm sure that there has been no abuse of power here at all.

Your infraction isn't because you offered a differing opinion, it's most likely because of the way you have conducted yourself whilst delivering that opinion.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Im glad you do chuff but obviously someone does not, I got infracted. That's a blatant abuse of power and now will probably get a ban. I didn't invite Niamphs comments, she came in and insulted me now I get infracted. Delete this post if you want but everyone knows how this site is run now. Goodbye

We haven't abused anything and you know that, it's not our fault that you are incapable of accepting blame for your own actions.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

I think it's important to remember the past so that we do not repeat the MANY mistakes of the previous generation.

[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

Ah yes, thank you so much for growing up during the time of a flourishing welfare state and no university fees and then getting rid of most of it by the time it's our generation's chance. But don't worry you guys have your pensions never mind us

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by ~Sam~

People living in a different "generation" doesn't matter they need to move out of there olden ways.

As I said earlier in the thread, these people won't be around for much longer. It's a generational thing, with every passing one things will become more tolerant and open minded and that can only be a good thing

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I think it's important to remember the past so that we do not repeat the MANY mistakes of the previous generation.

Quite right.

Originally Posted by JoshBB

Ah yes, thank you so much for growing up during the time of a flourishing welfare state and no university fees and then getting rid of most of it by the time it's our generation's chance. But don't worry you guys have your pensions never mind us

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

Ah yes, thank you so much for growing up during the time of a flourishing welfare state and no university fees and then getting rid of most of it by the time it's our generation's chance. But don't worry you guys have your pensions never mind us

I believe Sam worked for his pension,the world does not owe anyone a living,if you want something get out there and work for it as people did in Sams day,I am sure you have it much easier now tbh.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I believe Sam worked for his pension,the world does not owe anyone a living,if you want something get out there and work for it as people did in Sams day,I am sure you have it much easier now tbh.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I believe Sam worked for his pension,the world does not owe anyone a living,if you want something get out there and work for it as people did in Sams day,I am sure you have it much easier now tbh.

yes it's so much easier now! Much easier to get on the housing market before the age of 25, much easier to graduate and go into full time employment immediately, much easier to acquire a stable, secure job with employment rights, much easier to be supported if you're struggling to make ends meet, the list goes on.

It's oh so very easy to throw clichéd remarks like 'get out there and earn a living' around but not everyone is afforded an equal opportunity to do so.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I believe Sam worked for his pension,the world does not owe anyone a living,if you want something get out there and work for it as people did in Sams day,I am sure you have it much easier now tbh.

It's pretty widely accepted that the "boomer generation" and slightly beyond had more opportunity and an "easier ride" in general than at any time in history previously, or than we probably ever will again...

Easier access to home ownership, better employment rights, easier access to (meaningful) qualifications and employment... This isn't hypothesis, it's just history . Now, it's hardly those people's fault that they were able to take advantage of those opportunities and I'm not really on board with "generational jealousy" - but it's very flippant not to appreciate that there are very real barriers for young adults today.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

And when things change, they change for a reason.

I have respect for the past, but I don't want to live in it.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by sampvt

Or maybe youngsters need to respect elders views, cuts both ways or does the world exist on the present only and discounts the pasts history. let me remind you that the present is built on the past and what we did gave you a platform to live on.

Also don't have time for people defining themselves by their age; "Respect your elders" is a phrase that I have absolutely no time for at all.

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 have also met plenty of elderly individuals who have never left their home town, harbour endless prejudices and toxic opinions, which they spout aggressively at any opportunity, along with just being aggressive and unpleasant in general.

Do I respect those people, just because they happen to have been doing these repulsive things for "quite a long time"? Err... no. In fact, I judge them more harshly than I do a 20 year old with the same opinions, because they have had a lifetime to gain wisdom and perspective, but have failed to do so.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Also don't have time for people defining themselves by their age; "Respect your elders" is a phrase that I have absolutely no time for at all.

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 have also met plenty of elderly individuals who have never left their home town, harbour endless prejudices and toxic opinions, which they spout aggressively at any opportunity, along with just being aggressive and unpleasant in general.

Do I respect those people, just because they happen to have been doing these repulsive things for "quite a long time"? Err... no. In fact, I judge them more harshly than I do a 20 year old with the same opinions, because they have had a lifetime to gain wisdom and perspective, but have failed to do so.

[EspeonBB]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Also don't have time for people defining themselves by their age; "Respect your elders" is a phrase that I have absolutely no time for at all.

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 have also met plenty of elderly individuals who have never left their home town, harbour endless prejudices and toxic opinions, which they spout aggressively at any opportunity, along with just being aggressive and unpleasant in general.

Do I respect those people, just because they happen to have been doing these repulsive things for "quite a long time"? Err... no. In fact, I judge them more harshly than I do a 20 year old with the same opinions, because they have had a lifetime to gain wisdom and perspective, but have failed to do so.

I'm not going to respect a person who has outdated views whether they are old or not

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by EspeonBB

I'm not going to respect a person who has outdated views whether they are old or not

..but then, the old teach the young and the young teach the old, that's the only way with intolerances so lack of respect (from either person..).. won't really help there either...

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Also don't have time for people defining themselves by their age; "Respect your elders" is a phrase that I have absolutely no time for at all.

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 have also met plenty of elderly individuals who have never left their home town, harbour endless prejudices and toxic opinions, which they spout aggressively at any opportunity, along with just being aggressive and unpleasant in general.

Do I respect those people, just because they happen to have been doing these repulsive things for "quite a long time"? Err... no. In fact, I judge them more harshly than I do a 20 year old with the same opinions, because they have had a lifetime to gain wisdom and perspective, but have failed to do so.

....hmmm, I don't really agree with that bit because it's basically intolerance against intolerance and that's never the way to change views or have anything move forward...it's just showing the same thing...