Is my sailboat gay?

[kito]

I think our gay members should chime in and tell us if they find the comments here offensive. I worked with a gay couple for 12 years and no one poked fun at each other more than they did (pun intended). It's the "hetro PC" people that really get the pot stirring. They are more thin skinned than the ones they are trying to defend.

 

[Shan]

I think our gay members should chime in and tell us if they find the comments here offensive. I worked with a gay couple for 12 years and no one poked fun at each other more than they did (pun intended). It's the "hetro PC" people that really get the pot stirring. They are more thin skinned than the ones they are trying to defend.

So true.

 

[rufus1138]

I think our gay members should chime in and tell us if they find the comments here offensive. I worked with a gay couple for 12 years and no one poked fun at each other more than they did (pun intended). It's the "hetro PC" people that really get the pot stirring. They are more thin skinned than the ones they are trying to defend.

this is true of almost all things

 

[twdevore]

I'll bet there's going to be a few rainbow colored spinnakers for sale in the gear ads. I hope so anyway. I've been looking for one for a while now. The stripes would have to be in proper order though to avoid any confusion. Any gay sailor would be ashamed to fly an improperly ordered pride flag.

Captain Ron, everytime I see your avatar I laugh a little. Love that movie (especially when he shows up in the speedo...).

I'm here, I'm queer and between my new sails and PHRF, you may be seeing my colors flying past you...

I've been amused by the whole thread. I may get my Sailrite sewing machine out to add this to my sail. Yes, I sew.

 

[rgranger]

The colors make you go faster

I thought it was "liquor makes you quicker"... At least that is what I used to think when I was a younger man.

I have a Hobie 16 with rainbow sails.... never occured to me that I was being political when I go sailing with it.

And forgive me in advance but... it really seems to me that the liberal PC crowd are some of the most intolerant people I've ever met.

 

[Joe]

I guess the point is not reaching a lot of people... that's my fault. So here it is... don't wisecrack about things on a public forum what may damage the image of the forum.... if you guys want to go in a chat room and guffaw at your 7th grade witticisms.... go for it... but for god's sake... have a little consideration. Getting indignant and saying, "aw shucks, we didn't mean it like that... we're just having a little fun".... WTF?

And by the way.... it doesn't matter whether your gay friend isn't offended... it doesn't matter if hetero's are thin skinned.... and if gays want to poke fun at each other... that's okay.. but this is bull and y'all know it... 'cause you're having a private conversation between yourselves making fun of a minority..... the only problem is.... it's NOT private. Please, take off your 1955 blinders so you can see how uncool it is....

That said I'll move on and leave you guys to your snickering..... thanks for listening.

 

[kito]

I guess the point is not reaching a lot of people... that's my fault. So here it is... don't wisecrack about things on a public forum what may damage the image of the forum.... if you guys want to go in a chat room and guffaw at your 7th grade witticisms.... go for it... but for god's sake... have a little consideration. Getting indignant and saying, "aw shucks, we didn't mean it like that... we're just having a little fun".... WTF?

And by the way.... it doesn't matter whether your gay friend isn't offended... it doesn't matter if hetero's are thin skinned.... and if gays want to poke fun at each other... that's okay.. but this is bull and y'all know it... 'cause you're having a private conversation between yourselves making fun of a minority..... the only problem is.... it's NOT private. Please, take off your 1955 blinders so you can see how uncool it is....

That said I'll move on and leave you guys to your snickering..... thanks for listening.

I have to admit......I am a lesbian trapped inside a mans body...........

 

[Shan]

I guess the point is not reaching a lot of people... that's my fault. So here it is... don't wisecrack about things on a public forum what may damage the image of the forum.... if you guys want to go in a chat room and guffaw at your 7th grade witticisms.... go for it... but for god's sake... have a little consideration. Getting indignant and saying, "aw shucks, we didn't mean it like that... we're just having a little fun".... WTF?

And by the way.... it doesn't matter whether your gay friend isn't offended... it doesn't matter if hetero's are thin skinned.... and if gays want to poke fun at each other... that's okay.. but this is bull and y'all know it... 'cause you're having a private conversation between yourselves making fun of a minority..... the only problem is.... it's NOT private. Please, take off your 1955 blinders so you can see how uncool it is....

That said I'll move on and leave you guys to your snickering..... thanks for listening.

Frankly, you come across as being pretty uptight about sexuality.

 

[Anonymous 121765]

Guys,

For the survey I spoke about, I had my friend read the thread top to bottom to get his honest opinion of any degradation he saw directed at gays. His opinions may surprise some.

YVR & Skip touched on some other good reasons why some took offense. Core values & progressive thinking being the main reasons for their objections. I can understand this. Some "set in your ways of thinking", some thinking anew.

Back when, family values, religious beliefs & misunderstanding of alternative lifestyles formed our core values. This is not to say was right or wrong but, as time changes, it also changes us. Some more slowly than others, some never.

A person can have the same level of morals, compassion, honestly etc. that has absolutely nothing to do with their sexual preferences or religious/non-religious thinking . We grow up a product of our environment. As we age & gain more wisdom & experience, some of our beliefs may change. Then, there are those who's core values remain the same & will not change. It's simply their personal preference & that's their right.

There is no right or wrong here in what some hold onto & some that change. Each has the same right to his/her thoughts on the straight/gay issue or, any issues for that matter. Saying this here's the feedback my friend wanted me to post. He read the whole thread & remember, he is gay. This is what he said.

He spoke while I typed. And I quote:

"I thought the thread was a hoot. I liked when the colorful sails came on the market in the '80's, it had a jazzed-up look. I then started reading posts where some took offense to the gay thing. What I don't understand are the different reasons why they felt this way.

To me, it broke down to people of core beliefs their whole life that have a problem with an alternative lifestyle that religion say is against God's teaching. Others, having a more progressive approach may feel a need to defend another's rights if trampled. I understand both sides. None are wrong, it's their preference. I would have liked to see it remain comical though."

CR

 

[Rick Webb]

Doug, You are My Big Toe

I do not see anyone demeaning any group or calling anybody names here except for the guy calling us drunks and buttholes.

As a drunk and a butthole I forgive them all as they know not what they are saying.

 

[cephius (Dave)]

And now for something completely different

I was called out at short notice to guard a visiting Admirall's aircraft. On his way ashore, the Admiral and I exchanged courtesies and a couple of laughs. (Guarding an aircraft on a US Naval airstation in peace time!)

His adjutant, a Lieutenant, put me on report because my clearners had put cuffs in my dress blues.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Thanks for Nothing .....................

As a drunk and a butthole I forgive them all as they know not what they are saying.

............................ I just wet myself from laughing so hard after reading your remark . Mind you it's raining like crazy here (as usual) so it's not too noticeable

 

[Skipper]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Skipper:
The colors make you go faster

I thought it was "liquor makes you quicker"... At least that is what I used to think when I was a younger man.

I have a Hobie 16 with rainbow sails.... never occured to me that I was being political when I go sailing with it.

And forgive me in advance but... it really seems to me that the liberal PC crowd are some of the most intolerant people I've ever met.

Your boat! The colors make your boat go faster.

Like the racing stripe on your BMW. Everyone knows it makes the car perform better.

And yes, the hypocrisy of lib special interests is astounding. I guess some need to feel... enlightened.

 

[YVRguy]

I do not see anyone demeaning any group or calling anybody names here except for the guy calling us drunks and buttholes.

As a drunk and a butthole I forgive them all as they know not what they are saying.

For those who don't understand Rick's "big toe" comment, he's referring to Stripes of a different kind.

 

[Anonymous 121765]

Great guys,

I'm starting to feel the humor come back. I would to like say I'm feelin' the luv, but knowing you guys, I think I'll hold off on this one! I don't want to ruffle any frilly panties!

Luv-n-fishees,

CR

 

[weinie]

What are the official drunk and butthole colors? I want to get a flag for my bow pulpit to replace the martini glass and the "surrender the booty" flags I have now.

 

[Anonymous 121765]

Weinie,

If your looking for official drunk and butthole colors, I would think the first color should be your favorite brand of beer shade. The second, the butthole color should be..........ah, you figure it out pal.

CR

 

[weinie]

Weinie,

If your looking for official drunk and butthole colors, I would think the first color should be your favorite brand of beer shade. The second, the butthole color should be..........ah, you figure it out pal.

CR

golden yellow and brown?

 

[Chris Burti]

What are the official drunk and butthole colors? I want to get a flag for my bow pulpit to replace the martini glass and the "surrender the booty" flags I have now.

Camo...

 

[Anonymous 121765]

Wienie,

Think about it man, Gold & brown set against a blue/turquoise sea..........
Damn, I think I'm in love!

CR