Posts by Thomas White

It seems to me that people act out of malice simply because they lack a fundamental sense of empathy for those around them. 😍

The Evil Queen from Snow White. I find myself having these deep conversations with the Magic Mirror. Honestly, there is so much room for discussion there if one really stops to think about it. 😍

Betty Allen15 said:Look, I’ve got some years on me now, though mentally? Not so much. I’ll be the first to admit I recognize people are different, and honestly, I'm against persecuting anyone just for being themselves.
If my kid turned out to be gay, it would be a massive adjustment for me, I won't lie—but at the end of the day, I’d love them just the same.

But I have to ask—and this is directed mostly at the gay community, since they’re the ones living it: Why is it that during Pride parades, participants feel the need to dress so provocatively and act in total opposition to any sense of public decency?
I mean, seriously. You see these images of men half-naked, wearing enough makeup to rival a Vegas showgirl, using all sorts of sex toys, and making out—well, let's call it "aggressive smooching"—in ways that frankly just turn people off. It’s never going to help them win over the neighbors if they behave like that.
I'll be blunt: seeing those parades makes my skin crawl, and I think any straight couple acting that way would get the exact same reaction from the public.
Wouldn't it be more effective—more "normal," I guess—to fight for rights with a bit of dignity? Just show the world that love is love through simple gestures, like holding hands, instead of putting on this perverse little show for everyone else?
And then, predictably, you get into those heated debates about whether people like that should even be allowed to adopt children.

The community really needs to police its own approach to activism. If they don't start demanding respect through more dignified means, they’re always going to find themselves surrounded by people who just want nothing to do with them.

You are absolutely right, and I truly appreciate how you've accepted them while still offering these critiques.
The reality is clear: homosexuals are essentially trapped in America, and they want to liberate themselves by presenting their viewpoints publicly, hoping to desensitize everyone's eyes to these so-called "disgusting" things so they become normal to the observer.
But is that right? Personally, why should I force my eyes to get used to things I don't wish to see? Honestly, I don't touch them, and I don't hate them—there are plenty of them in society, and believe me, I've grown accustomed to everything—but shouting about your sexuality in the streets and displaying the worst, most animalistic side of homosexuality instead of its most beautiful side—showing that love isn't just a bond between a man and a woman, but a bond between one person and another—is another matter entirely.
And listen, liberating the oppressed requires some actual brainpower. ☕
I'm not saying I support them more than heterosexuals, but some of these guys are really overstepping.
(And the girls, too)

darkeagle11 said:Oh man... that's a tough one... but essentially, a homosexual is just a female with a penis between her legs...
or a male with female hormones... imagine for a second that you were a woman... that you literally felt like a woman... but you had male anatomy... that's what it's like for them... some of them don't even truly know what they are... they just gravitate toward whatever attracts them most...

You’re speaking as if you have a PhD in homosexuality. Well, let me set you straight: back in the day, you could spot a gay man easily because they didn't hide it; they stopped acting like "tough guys" ages ago and leaned into estrogen. But listen, that doesn't mean they aren't men, nor does it mean that's how they feel inside. Besides, what do you actually know? You know you're a man, and you know you're attracted to women (correct me if I'm wrong, but that isn't even my point), and absolutely nothing else about anyone else. In reality, you might have spent your whole life hiding your own lack of morality while pretending to be highly principled in front of girls you find unattractive, but if I can tell you one thing, you're dead wrong.

I don't know how old you are—15, 25, 35 (the older you are, the worse it gets)—but if you tell me that homosexuals are just women with misplaced genitalia, you are utterly useless to society, pardon my French. On the contrary, I know gay men who are more masculine and act more like "men's men" than most heterosexuals; they are the type of people that you narrow-minded bigots would never even suspect of being gay.

It's obvious you aren't gay and have never experienced anything of the sort, but you need to hear this because I simply cannot tolerate these kinds of outbursts from people hanging out on psychological forums.

Good grief.

wanderingtinker34 said:I’ve always said that I define primitive behavior as those moments where a pack of aggressive, straight guys decides to gang up and carry out some sort of "massacre" against a gay or bisexual person. Honestly, that kind of mob mentality is just so incredibly primal and backward!

I suppose you might actually change your tune if this were happening to your own kid, but let's be real—you aren't thinking about that right now because you haven't truly sat down to process what it would mean if something like this happened in your future. Even if you claim to be against it today, if it hit home, you'd eventually have to face the reality of it. At the end of the day, it’s your child, and they carry your blood!

Look, they aren't to blame for how they were born or for their orientation, which is exactly what one of the folks on this forum pointed out when they said, "I've been gay since birth and I'd give anything to be able to change it." Maybe there's even some shame involved, but you can't fight who you are. It's like how someone loves football or psychology or... well, whatever, it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. You can't just tell yourself, "Starting today, I don't like football anymore, so I'm never watching an NFL game again when our team plays!"

Maybe it isn't the perfect analogy, but I think it's a simple way to get my point across! 😉

Wonderful 👍👍
Look, the whole issue of sexual orientation discrimination and the division it creates among people has been dragged out on these forums so many times that it feels silly to even bring up the DSM, the year '73, or the bigots who simply cannot stand having a homosexual person nearby.
It often comes down to a physical perspective: I LOOK AT YOU FROM ACROSS THE ROOM, I SEE A GAY PERSON, AND I REFUSE TO LOOK AT YOU BECAUSE YOU DISGUST ME.
And yet, that person thinks they aren't the problem, while it's actually them who is being narrow-minded—unable to tolerate anything that doesn't mirror themselves. Not to mention that plenty of "straight" guys are doing just as much behind closed doors, but friendships constantly fall apart the moment people start being honest with one another.

It is 2024, yet society hasn't changed all that much from the eras when Jews were being persecuted.

Come on, either learn to live in an environment alongside homosexuals and people who are generally different from you, or stop pretending to know how to live altogether.

Anyway, that wasn't really the main topic, but regarding the family aspect, I think someone here made a very smart point about the "what will the neighbors think" mentality, and honestly, that is exactly what it boils down to.
We all know our parents belong to an older generation, which shows in their conservative views; they were raised by even older generations where discrimination was just a normalized part of life. It's going to take years upon years to clear away this rot in humanity, but we have to move toward enlightenment. I'm increasingly convinced that the world won't progress if we continue to be so resistant to morality. We are human beings, we possess reason, and we aren't just mindless creatures.

Three years? Is that actually too much? Or perhaps not enough?
Take love at first sight, for instance; in my view, it’s largely unfounded and incredibly shallow. Even if something meaningful does blossom from it, I don't believe it lasts very long because it's rooted primarily in physical appearance—which, let's be honest, isn't always the most reliable metric when you're truly getting to know someone.
When those feelings of infatuation arise between people who already have an established connection—acquaintances or longtime friends—that spark can endure for a very long time. You see, if you happen to fall for someone whose virtues and flaws you already recognize, there's no sudden shock of disappointment; you already know what to expect.
Besides, there is something genuinely sweet about watching two friends fall in love. 😍
While many people argue against it, claiming that romantic love inevitably destroys the friendship, I believe people have enough sense to handle things maturely. If it doesn't work out, everything can be settled without any unnecessary drama.

In any given situation, I would much rather deal with an uncontrollable bout of laughter than an uncontrollable fit of tears. I honestly fail to see the logic in turning a moment of lightheartedness into some sort of tragedy; after all, you feel wonderful once the laughter subsides, and there is certainly nothing unhealthy about enjoying a good laugh, haha. Laughing at something silly? Well, everyone possesses their own unique sense of humor, and I believe we should be more tolerant of that, shouldn't we? Getting caught laughing during a lecture—it happens quite frequently, and it often leads to unnecessary reprimands, yet the truth is, you really can't just switch it off. I remember being in that exact position myself, and at no point did I feel like I was being irresponsible. Laughter is an intrinsic part of who we are; it is a fundamental human quality. I think many people would give anything just to experience a moment of truly heartfelt laughter...