Do you respect Gays?

[rollingdownthestreet]

So this is pretty much just for straight people, I just want to know how much straight guys or girls respect people who are Gay (speaking of their sexuality). And why, or why not. You can be as honest as possible but please no mean comments. I am Bi myself and want a fair idea of how the world may portray me and others just like me for my sexuality.

[Hyper]

I respect people.

Based on their actions.

A lot of people are more shallow though.

[Croconaw]

I respect everyone.

[removeddddd]

Is there a reason not to respect gays?

[Steven1]

I do. In a world where people (mostly teenagers) speak about gays as if its a bad thing, it must take a great deal of strength to come out as gay. Additionally, I see nothing different about them, they're just attracted to those of the same sex rather than those of the opposite sex, nothing wrong with that.

[Lost in the Echo]

Why wouldn't I? They're no different than anyone else. I respect or dislike someone because they're either a good person or a prick. You could be any of the 2 regardless of your sexuality.

[kylem1229]

Yeah, everyone's the same no matter what gender or orientation

[Elysium]

Why wouldn't I? They're no different than anyone else. I respect or dislike someone because they're either a good person or a prick. You could be any of the 2 regardless of your sexuality.
This, entirely.

I respect everyone, regardless of any factor, until they specifically give me a reason not to. Which has only happened with a handful of people in my lifetime. Even those that I disagree with or aren't very fond of, I respect. Which is not to say I dislike anyone who isn't heterosexual and/or cisgender; they're normal people like everyone else.

[JamesSuperBoy]

I know 3 guys who are gay - they have told me

Does not make any difference to me - I respect them as people

[Suave]

I respect almost everyone even when I get a wrong impression of them I'm nice when they first talk to me and I end up being friend with them. I only don't respect people when they do something to me i don't like. Like annoying me. Other than that yeah pretty much respect anyone and I have a couple of bi and gay friends. Some I talk to more than others tho.

[teen.jpg]

I don't think sexuality is something you should base somebody's character off.

[MilitaryBoy]

I respect gay people, because I believe that everyone has the right to live their lives how they want too.

[conniption]

I don't know why you wouldn't respect gays.

[Magenta]

I'm not straight, per se, but yeah, I respect gay people. I don't see why not.

I do find there's a difference though between how the world portrays gays and bisexuals. I've had the rare occasion where people would respect me more if I came out as a lesbian then if I came out as the bisexual woman I actually am. I've been accused of being a whore a couple times which to me is idiotic.

[Luminous]

Well, I'm not straight.
But that's an awful lot of people to respect. I respect people based on themselves as an individual rather than their sexual orientation, or their skin color, or where they live. Or anything else people discriminate against. There are good gay people and bad gay people. Same as straight, or bisexual, or asexual, or pansexual, or transsexual/transgender, or queer, or anything or anyone else. I'm not going to judge you for being you.

[PinkFloyd]

Yeah. Of course I respect them. There's absolutely no reason not to.

[Lovelife090994]

I respect everyone until they disrespect me twice or more since I usually try not to be uncivilized right off the bat.
Although I will say this, I have met some nice LGBT people and some not so nice ones, but every group has bad people I know.

[teen.jpg]

I don't trust anyone who respects me because of my sexuality. That's just weird.

[Trenton_]

i don't know any so yes

[Camazotz]

I respect people based on character, not sexual orientation. I judge people by the way they behave, not by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. I couldn't care less if someone is gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, purple, green, black, Arab, tall, short, fat, skinny, poor, wealthy, etc. All that matters is how you act and what kind of person you are.

[OrKing]

I respect people who respect me, that's pretty much it, sexuality doesn't really come into it. Though I suppose there is something to be said for the people whom are strong enough to get through school, work and life in general being gay, especially openly. It can't be easy at times due to discrimination and such. Having to deal with that and still being a good person despite it is deserving of respect in my opinion.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

I respect anyone who isn't a douchebag.

[Tze-]

i don't know any so yes

Oh so is it your evil twin who normally uses your account and posts disgusting things about gay people?

[Emerald Dream]

I respect people if they have actually done something to earn respect.

Why would respect be associated with sexuality?

[roadwarrior]

Yah, I respect them, just they have good traits and characters, I'm not to based it on sexuality, but I based it on what are they traits are...

[Annonymous1997]

I respect anyone as long as their not a prick to me or say horrible things behind my back,
Doesn't matter of their characteristics

[Trenton_]

Oh so is it your evil twin who normally uses your account and posts disgusting things about gay people?

nope. if i don't know any, then there is nothing to respect or not respect. you don't like my views on gays, oh well. nothing i can do about that. i think you're just hysterical over it and think it's odd that gays are quick to respond just as you have here and then wonder why people don't like you pushing to be accepted when you personally are the first to not accept others for their views. Hypocrite much? You personally can't force someone to accept you, it's their choice, just like it is for you. When you say mean things, you ultimately injure the gay community. That too is a choice. Your responses are more damaging to the gay community than what the haters say or do. It makes me wonder if you're actually not gay and just trying to make them look bad.

[teen.jpg]

nope. if i don't know any, then there is nothing to respect or not respect. you don't like my views on gays, oh well. nothing i can do about that. i think you're just hysterical over it and think it's odd that gays are quick to respond just as you have here and then wonder why people don't like you pushing to be accepted when you personally are the first to not accept others for their views. Hypocrite much? You personally can't force someone to accept you, it's their choice, just like it is for you. When you say mean things, you ultimately injure the gay community. That too is a choice. Your responses are more damaging to the gay community than what the haters say or do. It makes me wonder if you're actually not gay and just trying to make them look bad.

No, actually you're the hypocrite here. You start problems by disagreeing with someone's lifestyle and happiness, and then act surprised when somebody says that you're bigoted. And the worst part is that you're completely oblivious to that.

[Harley Quinn]

Can I just remind everyone, this is not ROTW this is Teen Sexuality. Don't turn this into a debate, if you have personal issues with someone take it up in private.

[Tze-]

nope. if i don't know any, then there is nothing to respect or not respect. you don't like my views on gays, oh well. nothing i can do about that. i think you're just hysterical over it and think it's odd that gays are quick to respond just as you have here and then wonder why people don't like you pushing to be accepted when you personally are the first to not accept others for their views. Hypocrite much? You personally can't force someone to accept you, it's their choice, just like it is for you. When you say mean things, you ultimately injure the gay community. That too is a choice. Your responses are more damaging to the gay community than what the haters say or do. It makes me wonder if you're actually not gay and just trying to make them look bad.

Firstly, when did I ever say I was gay? I'd love for you to tell me.

Why would I accept someone for their views when they impede on the rights of others? This isn't a "do you like chocolate ice cream or vanilla ice cream" sort of opinion. That's the kind of view that you accept and move on. But when your views hurt and spread hate towards innocent people? That's not ok, and of course I won't accept you for it.

[NeverFazed]

I respects ALL Humans.Shit even aliens:cool:

[ospinal]

I respect all of my friends and people arould this world.

[ogsteez]

Nothing wrong w/ gay people at all, some are cool.

[steellord321]

nope. if i don't know any, then there is nothing to respect or not respect. you don't like my views on gays, oh well. nothing i can do about that. i think you're just hysterical over it and think it's odd that gays are quick to respond just as you have here and then wonder why people don't like you pushing to be accepted when you personally are the first to not accept others for their views. Hypocrite much? You personally can't force someone to accept you, it's their choice, just like it is for you. When you say mean things, you ultimately injure the gay community. That too is a choice. Your responses are more damaging to the gay community than what the haters say or do. It makes me wonder if you're actually not gay and just trying to make them look bad.

It's because your views are garbage. And i don't want your respect.

[ImZui]

I don't care if u're Bi or homo.It's ur choice and it's not my business what u do in your bedroom :) I respect everybody, no matter what.

[laurakoller0815]

all ppl deserve respect as the give to others back :)

[SkittleMania]

I respect everyone, I mean there's nothing wrong with it, I hate it when people use the term "gay" as an insult. I respect you if you are a good person <3

[Agent 47]

I believe everyone is entitled to your own choice in everything. why do I have any right to judge anyone based on there sexual preference. respect though that has to be earned from me no matter who you are.

[geran]

i hate the sin love the sinner as god stated in the bible

[kilbom11]

I respect them all because idk what I might be

[Meganium]

Why would I not?

Gay/Bi people have the right to love whoever they please, just as I do, and that is nothing for me to object to. It's none of my business, nor would I ever hate someone for it.

They are still people no matter what gender they are attracted to, and I will treat them like I do with every other person: if they're an asshole, peace.

[Jamie_P]

Yes, i completely respect gay people, because after all it is their life and they should be able to have a relationship with someone of the same sex if they want to... its their lifestyle choice and i don't think that we should discriminate against it because it doesn't make them any less of a human being, which is why we have equal rights.

[Poisonberry]

So this is pretty much just for straight people, I just want to know how much straight guys or girls respect people who are Gay (speaking of their sexuality). And why, or why not. You can be as honest as possible but please no mean comments. I am Bi myself and want a fair idea of how the world may portray me and others just like me for my sexuality.

What bearing could sexual orientation have on the amount of respect a person has earned from others? It's like asking how much you like chocolate based on how many giraffes you've seen.... what???

[Cognizant]

I judge people based on how they react to situations, not based on their sexuality.

[Cygnus]

I see not reason to not respect homosexual/bisexual individuals, sexual preferences are no reason to disrespect someone.

[NeuroTiger]

If you want me to respect you, be worth of it.
I respect everybody in this direction.

[Derryck]

That depends, is the person in question religiously minded or logically minded?

[Miri]

I respect everyone.

[Plasma]

Of course I do. You talk like they aren't people. This is like saying that you shouldn't respect someone because they like a different kind of ice cream. It's stupid

[Saint of Sinners]

I don't care if they're gay or straight or anything else. They're all people, who deserve to be treated equally. Why would I discriminate?

[Jenni.]

They're people as anyone else, they deserve the same respect as anyone else.

[LukeyBurrito]

I don't think sexuality matters really.
I'm biseuxal, but I have both lesbian/gay friends and straight ones.

[jen698]

yes I do after all im bi myself

[Dennis Chaney]

I respect them, as long as they respect themself and respect the people around them. I am pansexual myself, and what I mean by respecting people around them is don't publicly display making out and stuff like that, and I don't approve of marriage of same sex couples, reason being because its meant for man and wife. Not wife and wife, husband and husband. If you can't produce kids between yourselves then there is absolutely no reason for marriage.