My definition of flaunting is reminding everyone around you of your sexual orientation every other goddamn sentence, almost as if you're bragging. I've also noticed some irritating sectarianism. If people find out you're gay, you're drafted into this clique, even if the people drafting you avoided you all through high school. Basically: "We thought you were a total freak, but now that we know you're gay we can add you to our special club! Yay!"

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Flaunting in my opinion, is changing who you are to become the steryotype, even if in a little way. This could involve speaking with a gay lisp, walking femininly, wearing "feminine" clothes, all this on purpouse. I know there are some who just are like that naturally, but honestly, it's kind of obvious who's flaunting for attention and who isn't.

Disclaimer: Following rant is not aimed at any one person. I shouldn't have to say that. Proceed to Rant:

Threat, flauting anything is a bad idea. You have to be able to see that... Can't you? I... This is why I hate the damned homosexual movement. You're not different from anyone! It's turning into the same stupid thing that it turned into with blacks and whites, with men and women. Blacks can have "pride" in who they are; they can have "black history," but what do you see going on for the white people?! Nothing. Women can have "pride" in being a woman, can have damned feminist philosophies that are now turning into women being surperior. But can men do that? Nooo. If we do, we're oppressing them, we're "hurting" them. It's Bull. Shit. And the same goes for gay people. Those who flaunt are.. Good Lord. You are no different from anyone else. You are not special. Why can't other people flaunt their straightness in your presence? Because most gay people will feel it's a threat to their "movement" or who they are "as a person." It's complete and utter BS.

That's all.

I'm not really sure what a good definition of flaunting is. I suppose being overly friendly could be considered flaunting if you're a guy. Or wearing a fairy outfit complete with pink shorts for Halloween (also if you're a guy).

I suppose different people have different ideas about what is considered flaunting. Like I said, I really have no problem with it.

Ok, can ya'll give me an example of flaunting, please! I believe i'm a little confused haha...

If they want to do it, let them. It's a personal choice, and I think we all can respect that much.

Flaunting anything is obnoxious. End of story.

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So, why not show yours off? Especially if you're a beautiful person like everyone else.

Because no one wants to see it. If they do they will rent a porno.

what's so greiving about flaunting? I don't see a problem with it...if someone wants to flaunt their sexuality let them do it. some people are like that...I'll admit it's not very nice, but people flaunt other things around anyway like knowledge, grades, cell phones and such. Why should sexuality be treated any differently? I'm not trying to say that sexuality is as material as a cell phone but, everyone has a sexuality. So, why not show yours off? Especially if you're a beautiful person like everyone else.

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kay, well i feel like i have the right to flaunt if i want to, i pretty much dont, but i could if i wanted to. and if someone has a problem with it that's not MY problem it's THEIRS. because gays ARE people

Hey, do me a favour, Threat, and read my previous post? Thanks.

lol.

no it isn't directed at anyone, it's just a point b/c some people seem to forget it over time...

i don't see the problem with flaunting it's just like showing off something else, and do you consider being a flaming gay flaunting? b/c that's just how people are...and that's the problem, it shouldn't cause people grief!

We already established that, emmaperson.

AA - I noticed you seem to have a need to remind us that gays are people. Now, who is this directed at?
Surely it isn't LTR? Or me?

Cause that would be somewhat amusing.

Hey,

I'm glad that you are asking questions about homosexuality instead of immediately dismissing it as a sin.

I, personally, see nothing wrong with homosexuality since it is nothing other than a loving relationship between two people; not different from a heterosexual's loving relationships. No, homosexuality doesn't hurt anyone besides 'Jesus or God.'

I also think that it is unjust to base your views of an entire group of people on the text of one book that has been written over and over by hundreds of people based on the teachings of a person who might or might not exist.

-EmmaPeace

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...and if homosexuality hasn't been around as long as heterosexuality then, my name isn't alex. :-)

I have no idea what your name is so I am not sure what you mean about this sentence.

Honestly, people like you bug me. Of course you have a right to flaunt it but WHY would you want to? It only causes you and other innocent people greif. Not to mention it is just annoying. Flaunting anything is annoying.

okay, it was a JOKE. lol. geez....i can't think of an actual thing i would use the lil' box for, that's why i didn't buy it! :-P

okay, well i feel like i have the right to flaunt if i want to, i pretty much dont, but i could if i wanted to. and if someone has a problem with it that's not MY problem it's THEIRS. because gays ARE people...and if homosexuality hasn't been around as long as heterosexuality then, my name isn't alex. :-)

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About the box: i would use it maybe at a gay bar??!!wat a bright idea! :-P

If you are at a gay bar WHY would you need that box? Clearly most people are going to assume you are already gay.

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also, i live in CA so i guess, i'm allowed to flaunt or w/e lol.

GAHHH! So much stereotyping all in one sentence! It burns! For the record I live in California too and the above sentence is crap.

Which is of course unfortunate and a result of the tendency of people to make broad generalizations. However, people won't stop generalizing any time soon, so yeah. You do have some degree of personal responsibility to shoulder, so long as you live in a society.

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I don't see really what people's problem with flaunting it is... i mean I don't becuz it'll only bring be grief becuz i'm also fat, but i think that if someone wants to bring that upon themselves, let them do it...

Stop thinking on a personal level for a minute and think what it will do to everyone else. It will bring the whole "community" grief. If you're open with your sexuality, you represent the whole of gay people. Whether you know it or not, and whether you like it or not.

aaa (who I will always associate with AA the car service, my apoligies for that) -
I'm not trying to tell you how to express yourself. I'm really just making a casual observation on what I see around me. It's just my opinion and should have no bearing on you. No intention to offend (and if you're not offended, sorry for suggesting that you are).

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I don't see really what people's problem with flaunting it is...

I don't go around telling people that I'm straight. I don't make a big deal about my sexuality because it really does not matter.

Most people don't care/don't want to know whether you're straight or gay.

About the box: i would use it maybe at a gay bar??!!wat a bright idea! :-P also, i live in CA so i guess, i'm allowed to flaunt or w/e lol.

Flaunting: I came outta the closet, i didn't go around "flaunting" it all around screaming it from the roof-tops there are still a ton of people who know that i'm not gay, actually i'm not sposed to "broadcast" it on here, but fuck that lol. and...um....yeah, i only told my friends so basically my good friends knew and i didn't care who else knew. my whole class does know but, it's not that big a deal to me! so..yeah...:-D