Homosexual myths

[Wingates_Hellsing]

Really? Because the only episode of CSI I know of that dealt with furries was all about a bunch of sex-crazed fursuiters, one of whom murdered another because he slept with his girlfriend or something. Unless you count the 'other' furries that were int he background and weren't actually dealt with for more than a few seconds all told...

[smileyeagle1021]

OK, perhaps I should have said more fair... at lest it wasn't used as a punchline to a joke, which is all furries are in pretty much everything else.

[Wingates_Hellsing]

OK, perhaps I should have said more fair... at lest it wasn't used as a punchline to a joke, which is all furries are in pretty much everything else.

True enough.

Given the CSI laughably misrepresents it's own title subject it's rather ironic that they tend to treat other groups with a tad more honesty than other things out there.

[NateSean]

I just wish people would stop letting TV and the Internet decide their point of view for them and figure things out for themselves.

I respect each of these websites for their point of view, but I don't agree or disagree with either one of them because I have my own opinions about homosexuality (and the other stereotypes you mentioned) that were formed by my own life experiences and my personal views.

In a slightly off topic example, it was like a debate I was having with someone over whether or not John Edward's Crossing Over was legitimate or not. And the main point from the other person was, "Oh, well I saw a news special explaining how he faked his readings and they showed-"

Because if you don't believe one TV show, it makes sense to believe another TV show.

Back on topic, if you're that concerned with the myths surrounding gay people, why not ask an actual gay person what he or she thinks of the stereotypes and make your own opinion?

[Boozy]

Because if you don't believe one TV show, it makes sense to believe another TV show.

It makes perfect sense. People use their judgement every day to determine the credibility of a source, and this includes television programs.

It's not hypocritical to assume that a BBC documentary (for example) is probably more factual than an entertainment program featuring a "psychic".

Another example: I believe that my history textbook is more or less telling the truth, while my copy of Harry Potter is not. They're both books, but it's normal to believe that one is the truth and not the other.

When it comes to gay stereotypes, I don't think fictional television programs should be the basis of your opinion, but neither do I believe that personal experience is enough.

Some people live in very conservative areas where homosexuals tend to remain closeted. Many of these people have met many homosexuals, but because they weren't introduced to them as such, didn't realize it. The only homosexuals they can identify are the stereotypical ones; the flamers, the drag queens, the women with the mullets and flannel shirts.

This is where their personal experience can lead them to think erroneously about "what gays are like" in the same way as television would.

[Fire_on_High]

Hmmm - would someone who has transferred from one gender to another effectively be treated as a member of that gender? If that's the case, are they actually going to be that visible?

Yes, absolutely. And...well, the ideal is no, the reality is often yes. I've got several m2f friends, and no matter how well dressed, how well the hair and makeup are done, there are still subtle things that give it away.

Would Shinji Ikari be a 'good' example? I know it's not put out there for everyone to know, but the shows/movies/manga pretty much hint that he's bi.

I've always considered it basically canon that there was at least some "tension" between Kaworu and Shinji.