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To think these comments are homophobic?

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TooFullToCare · 21/08/2022 00:05

I’ve started seeing someone (likely for not much longer).

We were discussing what each of us were doing for bank holiday a few weeks back and I’m going to Brighton to see a friend. He commented that he didn’t like Brighton and then asked that’s the gay capital right? I said it was and is there a problem with that?

He said no but it’s very liberal there and he doesn’t like it in his face.

Ok …..

And today I was saying how I want to see Queen, he said he loves Bohemia Rhapsody. I commented did he not like any others? So I stated listing them and I said “I want to break free” - and he said no definitely not that, I asked if it’s because he’s dressed as a woman in the video. He retorted no but it’s about how he wants to break free …

Whatever that means. I’m on the fence with him anyway but this has sealed it for me I think.

OP posts:
drbuzzaro · 28/08/2022 13:48

CatsandFish · 28/08/2022 13:16

I was called a 'terf'. So I replied with handmaiden. And?

I never said anything about her 'inflating trans deaths' you are making up lies.

I was raped, so yes, I AM a victim here.

Maybe take your own advice.

I can't remember the exact word you used in your deleted post. Maybe it was exagerated. Either way you were incredibly insulting.

You come on this thread which has nothing to do with trans people or woman's rights, made multiple posts in which you insulted the population on an entire city and insulted a previous poster and are now acting like you're thr poor victim on this thread and have done nothing wrong. It's tedious.

Bloodoranged · 28/08/2022 13:49

PinkFrogss · 28/08/2022 13:19

What has any of the trans stuff got to do with the fact the man OP is dating is homophobic? I don’t see the connection or why the thread had to get derailed.

Disappointing but not shocking to see some homophobic posts on here too

nothing. it has nothing to do with it.

CatsandFish · 28/08/2022 13:52

drbuzzaro · 28/08/2022 13:48

I can't remember the exact word you used in your deleted post. Maybe it was exagerated. Either way you were incredibly insulting.

You come on this thread which has nothing to do with trans people or woman's rights, made multiple posts in which you insulted the population on an entire city and insulted a previous poster and are now acting like you're thr poor victim on this thread and have done nothing wrong. It's tedious.

That venomous poster (AS is very illuminating, and shows they have a tendency to attack rape victims) was the one who was incredibly insulting first, attacking rape victims and women who wanted to be safe, so you have a cheek turning it around on me and acting like they're the victim. Classic gaslighting and DARVO.

I came on a thread about Brighton, an infamously homophobic and femphobic city, which has homophobia in the topic.

StaunchMomma · 28/08/2022 13:55

I can see why it would put you off, OP. It's really unnatractive.

I couldn't be with anyone homophobic, racist, flat feckin earthers, anti-vaxxers, climate change deniers, covid deniers, flag shaggers, MAGA wankers or those divs who accuse anyone who cares about literally anything as being 'woke'.

Or Tories.

A girl's gotta have her standards, right?!!

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:00

Ffs, women are a nightmare for this crap. Allow the poor bloke to be a heterosexual. It is kinda defined by not wanting the other stuff. He doesn't 'have' to like any of it or to go anywhere it is very dominant. Tolerance and reasonableness is all that is required.

Mind you, it is clear you would aggressively undermine him at every turn longterm, parenting etc so he needs to escape, pronto.

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:03

drbuzzaro · 28/08/2022 13:48

I can't remember the exact word you used in your deleted post. Maybe it was exagerated. Either way you were incredibly insulting.

You come on this thread which has nothing to do with trans people or woman's rights, made multiple posts in which you insulted the population on an entire city and insulted a previous poster and are now acting like you're thr poor victim on this thread and have done nothing wrong. It's tedious.

Well said.

Freedomfighters · 28/08/2022 14:03

What's a terf?

Bloodoranged · 28/08/2022 14:06

No one is saying he can't be heterosexual, don't be an idiot.

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:10

Bloodoranged · 28/08/2022 14:06

No one is saying he can't be heterosexual, don't be an idiot.

So he has discomfort with MSM. She should be pleased that he is adamantly attracted to females and not wanting to surround himself with certain culture, but then women often go against their best interests it seems to me.

And I would say women like this constantly undermine men with woke religiosity and have zero understanding of the issue.

Bloodoranged · 28/08/2022 14:11

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:10

So he has discomfort with MSM. She should be pleased that he is adamantly attracted to females and not wanting to surround himself with certain culture, but then women often go against their best interests it seems to me.

And I would say women like this constantly undermine men with woke religiosity and have zero understanding of the issue.

If you think you have to be honophobic to be heterosexual I feel sorry for you. You sound very insecure.

drbuzzaro · 28/08/2022 14:12

CatsandFish · 28/08/2022 13:52

That venomous poster (AS is very illuminating, and shows they have a tendency to attack rape victims) was the one who was incredibly insulting first, attacking rape victims and women who wanted to be safe, so you have a cheek turning it around on me and acting like they're the victim. Classic gaslighting and DARVO.

I came on a thread about Brighton, an infamously homophobic and femphobic city, which has homophobia in the topic.

if you want to rant about how terrible Birmingham and its inhabitants are why not start a thread about it?

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:15

I can't take anyone seriously who throws the word woke around.

Redqueenheart · 28/08/2022 14:17

''@excitingusername
Ffs, women are a nightmare for this crap. Allow the poor bloke to be a heterosexual. It is kinda defined by not wanting the other stuff.''

So for you being a heterosexual man automatically means you cannot possibly visit a place like Brighton because, shock horror, you could come across gay men or women simply going about their life?

or that you cannot possibly like Queen's music or videos if you are not gay?

The mind boggles...

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:19

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:15

I can't take anyone seriously who throws the word woke around.

It's a necessary buzzword that illustrates a cultural problem. It helps people see themselves as they are seen by others.

clpsmum · 28/08/2022 14:20

lemmein · 21/08/2022 00:09

Anyone who doesn't worship Queen is a wrong 'un! 🚩🚩🚩

This and I would say it's homophobic tbh

ODFOx · 28/08/2022 14:24

I'm not keen on Brighton for more than a day visit and I'm not a big Queen fan either. 'Iwant to break free' is one of their weakest hits imo although the video was funny.
Presumably there is something else which makes you think that his preferences are coloured by homophobia? Because I'm guessing it's more the way he said it than what he said that's bothering you.
Unless you like Queen because Freddie was gay it seems a stretch that the only treason not to like them is because he was.

iklboo · 28/08/2022 14:24

So he has discomfort with MSM. She should be pleased that he is adamantly attracted to females and not wanting to surround himself with certain culture, but then women often go against their best interests it seems to me.

I'm not sure I've read a more stupid, illogical and offensive statement this week.

Oh, wait.

And I would say women like this constantly undermine men with woke religiosity and have zero understanding of the issue.

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:24

Redqueenheart · 28/08/2022 14:17

''@excitingusername
Ffs, women are a nightmare for this crap. Allow the poor bloke to be a heterosexual. It is kinda defined by not wanting the other stuff.''

So for you being a heterosexual man automatically means you cannot possibly visit a place like Brighton because, shock horror, you could come across gay men or women simply going about their life?

or that you cannot possibly like Queen's music or videos if you are not gay?

The mind boggles...

Lol, no, it's always all or nothing for you guys isn't it! But it does mean he probably doesn't want to immerse himself in it. He's simply showed some reservations. Maybe he was testing her for her stuff too and now he knows she's a zealot they can go their separate ways.

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:27

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:19

It's a necessary buzzword that illustrates a cultural problem. It helps people see themselves as they are seen by others.

Please yourself. I simply don't think the views of those who use it are worth listening to.

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:28

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:27

Please yourself. I simply don't think the views of those who use it are worth listening to.

Likewise - I also wrote you off. :)

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:30

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:28

Likewise - I also wrote you off. :)

Given the utter stupidity of your posts I'm quite relieved.

WomanStanleyWoman2 · 28/08/2022 14:39

ilovesooty · 28/08/2022 14:15

I can't take anyone seriously who throws the word woke around.

Yep, same here. It immediately tips me off that they will have nothing intelligent or interesting to say.

WomanStanleyWoman2 · 28/08/2022 14:43

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BogOffTraceyBeaker · 28/08/2022 14:48

Perhaps he just doesn’t like the song but you are asking direct questions that refer to particular aspects of the songs/videos.
perhaps ask him why he doesn’t like the song rather than is it because of X

excitingusername · 28/08/2022 14:55

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😁So he doesn't want to go to Brighton and is uneasy with overt homosexual stuff, so dump the evil bastard for sacrilege - he has wrongthink, case closed.