Sexuality In Sport

[User20205]

I dont really care if someone is Gay and would never do anything to prejudice them. I dont' like homosexuality though but it seems that in this enlightened age that is somehow wrong! Or is it?

There is a certain contradiction in what you say, you don't like it but you wouldn't prejudice

I'd have no problem with it, I've got a background in team sports, I would have absolutely no issue in playing with an openly gay team mate.

The sexual attraction card is a massive red herring!!

Many female teams have an open mixed sexuality and it doesn't seem to be an issue.

 

[SocketRocket]

There is a certain contradiction in what you say, you don't like it but you wouldn't prejudice

I'd have no problem with it, I've got a background in team sports, I would have absolutely no issue in playing with an openly gay team mate.

The sexual attraction card is a massive red herring!!

Many female teams have an open mixed sexuality and it doesn't seem to be an issue.

No Contradiction. I would not treat a gay person any different than anyone else and accept that they have a right to live their lives as they wish. I dislike homosexuality though, the concept of same gender sexual relations is something I have tried to resolve as normal behaviour but I just cannot. I accept that my feelings are probably outdated and out of touch with modern norms.

 

[drawboy]

For god sake, a gay man isn't going to even bother with a straight guy. What would be the point? They are not going to stare at someones lunchbox or offer to wash your back. I have two gay cousins, both smashing blokes, bit limp on the handshake but never once have they held down a pro American footballer and er, er....well you know what I mean.
Gay men are interested in other gay men that is why they are gay.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think it is still a big step in US Pro sport to come out and admit it, even more so before you are drafted to a franchise. It shouldn't make a jot of difference but given some the attitude of some states, intolerance isn't too strong, actually homophobic is right, surely it will impact who will and won't sign him

 

[Pin-seeker]

For god sake, a gay man isn't going to even bother with a straight guy. What would be the point? They are not going to stare at someones lunchbox or offer to wash your back. I have two gay cousins, both smashing blokes, bit limp on the handshake but never once have they held down a pro American footballer and er, er....well you know what I mean.
Gay men are interested in other gay men that is why they are gay.

I'm sorry but that is rubbish. So your saying gay men don't find The likes of Beckham or Brad Pitt attractive?

 

[freddielong]

What he said is isn't going to bother whether he finds them attractive or not is irrelevant

 

[drawboy]

I'm sorry but that is rubbish. So your saying gay men don't find The likes of Beckham or Brad Pitt attractive?

No I am not saying they would not find them attractive. I am sure they would, as would some straight men, I am saying they would not jump on him in a shower full of other straight men. What would they possibly have to gain?

 

[Hacker Khan]

No I am not saying they would not find them attractive. I am sure they would, as would some straight men,

I'm more of a George Clooney man myself, or Jose Mourinho. Plus David Tennant has something about him...

 

[Ethan]

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Not saying that at all but the possibility is there that is the point I am making

Yeah, you'd never find a red blooded hetero golfer, say someone like Tiger Woods, being promiscuous.

 

[harpo_72]

I'd be flattered. Just because you've lit the flame doesn't mean you are going to be burned by it.

Same here... Then I would question their sanity.

 

[In_The_Rough]

Yeah, you'd never find a red blooded hetero golfer, say someone like Tiger Woods, being promiscuous.

We are on about same sex relationships here and sharing communal facilities. Totally irrelevant point.

 

[harpo_72]

For god sake, a gay man isn't going to even bother with a straight guy. What would be the point? They are not going to stare at someones lunchbox or offer to wash your back. I have two gay cousins, both smashing blokes, bit limp on the handshake but never once have they held down a pro American footballer and er, er....well you know what I mean.
Gay men are interested in other gay men that is why they are gay.

Strange you would say that, I was getting chatted by a gay bar man in front of my to be wife ... It was hilarious and all very good natured.

 

[harpo_72]

We are on about same sex relationships here and sharing communal facilities. Totally irrelevant point.

I prefer there to be cubicles instead a communal urinal ... But that has nothing to do with sexuality, its about privacy.

 

[Foxholer]

I prefer there to be cubicles instead a communal urinal ... But that has nothing to do with sexuality, its about privacy.

You'd appreciate this then! http://www.flashgames247.com/game/other-games/the-urinal-game.html

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Why should sportsmen/womenhave to confirm their sexuality?
How does it make it better for the sport?

In fact why do people In general have to tell all in sundry their business?

I think a lot of boils down to the way the majority of people broadcast their daily routines all over the web via social media etc and others who think it's perfectly fine to pass comment and or judgment on others.

Private life should remain exactly that.

 

[medwayjon]

Personally, I think in todays society someone coming out as Gay should not be newsworthy in any way as it is not that big a deal

We are all the same

The worst thing I hear in relation to gay sportsmen is the changing rooms thing, it doesnt bother me, as I know my own sexuality, and anyway, to assume that every gay man will be excited to see you is incredibly over-confident!

I will leave it to comrade Bragg to finish my thoughts

http://youtu.be/liNnCKPeEv0

 

[Hacker Khan]

Why should sportsmen/womenhave to confirm their sexuality?
How does it make it better for the sport?

In fact why do people In general have to tell all in sundry their business?

I think a lot of boils down to the way the majority of people broadcast their daily routines all over the web via social media etc and others who think it's perfectly fine to pass comment and or judgment on others.

Private life should remain exactly that.

I think its more to do with wanting to live in a society where people are able to be gay in sport, or indeed in any walk of life, without suffering prejudice and abuse. One way is to not tell anyone and keep it buttoned up. The other is to make it so it is not an issue.

Tom Daily's interview when he came out was really good regarding this subject.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Personally, I think in todays society someone coming out as Gay should not be newsworthy in any way as it is not that big a deal

We are all the same

The worst thing I hear in relation to gay sportsmen is the changing rooms thing, it doesnt bother me, as I know my own sexuality, and anyway, to assume that every gay man will be excited to see you is incredibly over-confident!

I will leave it to comrade Bragg to finish my thoughts

http://youtu.be/liNnCKPeEv0

Top post, with extra marks for referring to Sir Billy of Bragg. May go and listen to Tank Park Salute now.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Whenever I finish a workout and go into the changing rooms my usual priorities are....

* retrieve toiletries from locker
* remove sweat-soaked training gear
* go in shower
* leave shower, towel dry
* get remainder of belongs from locker
* get dressed
* dry hair
* leave

I haven't yet felt the urge to come on to any strangers in there....

However if you do have hang ups about sharing the changing room with us gays here's a couple of thoughts.

Firstly, you've almost certainly already done so, whether you realise it or not. And, perhaps worryingly for you, there have been several times in my gym where I have known for a fact there were more gays than straights in the changing room.....

 

[Doh]

You are what you are, how you are(as a person) is more important.To me anyway.