What is your honest opinion on gay people?

I couldn’t care less.
22yo.

Their sexuality doesn’t affect me so I don’t care.
18 years old.

Not being a stranger to camp behaviour myself, i’m mildly jealous.
I am 8¾ years of ageness

Love is love. We need more of it in the world. I think you are free to be attracted to anyone you want to be. As for sex, as long as the involved parties are consenting adults, that’s up to those people.

53 years old.

I’m in my 60s.

It makes no difference to me what your sexuality is. It’s a personal thing for you, but has nothing to do with me.

As long as you’re a decent person (honest, friendly, etc.) your gender or sexuality is simply immaterial.

No difference to me, I feel a persons sexual orientation is no damn body’s business oher than that persons. And unlike some certifiably insane RepubliCON wing nuts, I hardly feel that two men or two women holding hands in public will mean the end of civilization as we know it. I’m 64.

I think they’re pretty badass for putting up with what goes on in this country. I think people who don’t like homosexuality should mind their own business. I’m 25.

I’m actually a little jealous. They have a great support community among themselves. The people who have come out and are open instantly filter out the people who don’t matter or are toxic. I’m sure it’s painful to do so but in the end I usually see them surrounded by people who are genuine and care. Though, this was certainly not the case in the past. The ones who have not embraced who they are I feel a little sorry for. I’m 40, hetero

I’m 53 and bi. Why should who you love be determined by what’s in their pants?

I’m gay. We’re fabulous. I’m 53.

Best of luck with coming out. :)

My 13 yr old daughter came out as pansexual last summer. Her father and I were very supportive when she told us.

Just two days ago she told us she is transgender. She says she doesn’t see a girl in the mirror, she sees a boy. She doesn’t like being called a girl and she hates her body.

Last night she cried and said she’s very lucky to have such loving, supportive parents.

Her father and I are 46.

Please don’t be afraid to talk to your parents. They might surprise you.

None of my business. Anyway, I’m bisexual, so who am I to judge.
26.

I am gay. I’ve known since I was 11 (I’m 25 now) and I told my parents when I was in high school. Before I came out, my parents had already assured me and my siblings that their love wouldn’t change if any of us turned out to be gay, bisexual, trans, etc. (This is something that I will do with my future children; even if they’re all straight, it’s good to let them know it wouldn’t be an issue. Too often kids wonder about their parents’ reactions and put together a guess based on their political and religious views and it’s sometimes wrong. My mom is staunchly Catholic and voted Republican when I was a kid, but homophobia was never in her blood). And even if parents seem homophobic, they can change once they find out their own child is homosexual.

My honest opinion: Prejudice against anyone with a different sexual orientation—or for that matter, anyone of a different color, race, creed, religion or nationality—is ignorant, anachronistic, and far more telling of the one judging than the one judged.

I don’t really break it down along sexual preference lines, or any lines for that matter.

My opinion of all people is that, for the most part they are all right. Some are really pleasant and fun to be with; some are just assholes no matter what and most are somewhere in between depending upon their mood and my own.

I think most people just want to enjoy their life as much as possible with as little interference from negative attitudes and emotions as they can.

@Pachy

I would add gender status to that list. I’ve had to explain to more than a few people why it’s rude to insist on referring to transgender people by the pronouns prescribed by their biological sex.

I have no negative bias towards gay or queer people. If anything I tend to grant them more indulgence and respect for having to deal with all the social stigmas, danger of attacks and abuse by homophobes, etc..And also they tend not to be homophobes or annoying-type-Christians or right-wingers, so that improves my reaction too. I grew up mostly in the 1970s and 1980s.

My honest opinion: Prejudice against anyone with a different sexual orientation—or for that matter, anyone of a different color, race, creed, religion, nationality OR GENDER—is ignorant and anachronistic. Thanks, @cinnamonk.

Never knew there were so many! And I live in a town known for it’s gay populace. When they all decided to come out of the closet, they came out in DROVES!!! I’ll bet there are a lot more guys who know what it’s like to feel like a piece of meat now!

My reaction to the question is that it amounts to asking “What is your opinion on people?” For some specific purposes, there’s a point in categorizing, but in most regards there isn’t.

If what you’re hoping to do, though, is predict people’s reactions to your case, I think they’re apt to be all over the map. You can find plenty of stories online. You’re probably more concerned with the reactions of your immediate family and social sphere than you are of the world in general, who will mostly just shrug (unless they are fanatics of some kind), and you know them better than we do. But even the judgmental ones can learn understanding and kindness if they want to.

Good luck.

I’m retired.

I’m 100% in support of gay people’s rights. Honestly though I don’t like seeing men kiss each other (for whatever reason women kissing each other doesn’t make me feel the same kind of revulsion). It’s entirely my problem though and certainly not theirs.

My advice is to be true to yourself or you’ll always be miserable living a lie. Best of luck with things.

I got great advice from a gay neighbor about decorating my condo. If I decide to paint some other rooms I’ll give him a call. All my friends think it’s looking good. So is GF.
How could I not have a favorable opinion?

I have next to no opinion about “gay people” in general or as a class. It’s far too broad a class. It would be like having an opinion about “blue-eyed people”; how does one start?

For the record, though, some of my most memorable dining experiences (good ones, that is) have been with “flamboyantly gay” waiters. (I understand that one can’t always tell when someone else is or is not gay; I get that. “Gaydar” is a hit or miss thing even with gays themselves. But when the male waiter is flirting – with me! – and acting as camp as if we were in a theater production, then it’s either a strange act, or the guy is as queer as a $3 bill.) So I’m fine with some of the gay people that I’ve known. Some I don’t like.

But whether I like a person or not has almost nothing to do with their sexuality, and absolutely nothing at all if I’m not already “interested in” their sexuality. So in general, no predetermined unfavorable opinion. I try to take people as they are and deal with them as individuals, to the extent that that is possible.

I’m 63, not that that matters, either.

Live and let live. It is the human I am interested in and not his/her sexual orientation. For me it is not even an issue.
Mid forties.

I don’t have a problem with homosexuals. I’ve had several gay roommates over the years. They were just people.

I hate fake people. Be who you are, and you’ll be much happier.

Hetero male, mid 30’s

Good luck.

Peace n love.

Gay people are just people. There are all sorts. Nearly all that I’ve met have been nice to me and were good people. I’ve never had a problem working with them. I only had one bad interaction with a gay guy. I was walking on the tail by Monterey Bay and just said hi to him (big football player sized guy) and he groped me (grabbed my crotch). I said “WTF!” and he said, “Oh you’re not into it?” I relied, “No” and continued on my way (ruined my walk). That happened over 30 years ago when I had my looks. Gay men would occasionally ask me out on dates when I lived in San Francisco. I always kindly turned them down.

A gay couple in their 50’s living right next door. Cool guys. I feel comfortable around them. Very easy to talk to.

I’m 66 now (old and winked) and no one messes with me anymore except my wife. HA!

I fully accept gay people and all sexual orientations. Variety is the spice of life right?
Hetero female age 57.

I have a problem with anal sex. And I have a problem with straight anal sex too. I find it unhygienic. I have a problem with all anilingus. I find butt stuff gross because of poop. Gender doesn’t really factor into it.

I was with a woman a while ago who wanted me to stick my finger in her anus. I complied, then she licked her finger and tried to kiss me. It took me around 30 seconds to get dressed and hop on my bike. Sorry, I don’t want your shit in my mouth. I can deal with pee but not poo.

But I am totally fine with gay everything. Just the poo thing icks me. Keep in mind I don’t eat my mothers cooking since she will rub the sweat off her forehead and then go in kneading bread.

^ Yeah, I don’t “doo” poo either. Ick! haha

We are who we are. I don’t believe people can change being gay, bi, straight or trans any more than they can change their eye colour. I think it’s incredibly sad that in 2017 people are still having to justify their sexuality. It’s sad that in some countries, people are being killed for not being straight.

If one of my children came out, I’d be fine with who they are. No problem at all. I would worry about the hatred from others in society. I live in Australia where same-sex marriage is still not legal. That this is still a cause for debate makes me sad and angry. So I would be worried for my child if they were not straight, but only because of other people’s attitudes. We are a pretty enlightened group on Fluther. I don’t think we are representative of society in general.

How do you feel your parents will react? Are you worried about coming out or do you feel pretty safe and comfortable with how they are likely to take the news? Can I say, I’ve known a few people who have worried about coming out only to be told by their family “yeah, we know!” I hope your family hug you and tell how much they love YOU. The whole you, with all your individuality and beauty.

Edit. I just read back over your question and discovered you are also in Australia. I hope our government wake up to themselves soon. Marriage equality has become a political football, but I think you will be aware that the majority of ordinary people support it. That says something about how our society feels about LGTBI people. Glad to find out you are a member of our small antipodean contingent here.

@Earthbound_Misfit I think my parents will be okay with it, my dad probably won’t give a shit. My mum will accept me I think but won’t be too happy about it and might be the kind of person to tell me it’s just a phase. My brother is who I am most worried about, he did once say if he had a gay kid he would put them up for adoption. Overall I think I’ll be accepted by them, I think any LGBT person will understand how absolutely terrifying coming out can be even if you know the person you are coming out to will be completely accepting. I also have anxiety which just makes it even worse. I doubt they’ll be very shocked at all. Thanks for your answer :)) It’s nice to see what a good community Fluther is.

@lugerruger, as you can see from the responses above, you are not alone. So if you feel you want some guidance on how to bring to subject up with your parents, or deal with your brother or anything at all really – know they are all good people who will be happy to help you. And please let us know how you go. I’m sure your brother will come to terms with your news. I’ll look forward to an update!

Hey @lugerruger, have you watched Josh Thomas’s “Please Like Me”? It’s great. Funny, sad, poignant, meaningful, educational. It covers the character coming out and coming to terms with being gay. It also shows him dealing with his mum’s mental illness.

@Earthbound_Misfit No, I haven’t watched it but Ill be sure to watch it soon. I’ll be sure to update when I do come out. I’m planning to come out on the 24th (Pan visibility day) so unless that changes, I’ll update then :)

It’s their choice
I’m 27

I am late to this thread. I have not yet read the other responses, will do so after posting.

I am very lucky to live in an area where there are a lot of gay people, and in between 2 rather large “gay communities.” I live in the U.S. in California.

I also work in a very creative job atmosphere, so probably a third of the people I work with, or have worked with, for the last 30 years have been gay. I have a few very close friends who are gay. And apparently I am attracted to gay men (I am a straight female) because I have had 2 boyfriends who were at least bi-sexual (I found out later) and I have had crushes on at least 3 other fellows who turned out to be completely gay (I found out later) so I clearly like the gays.

I have also worked with one transgender woman (this is ages ago, when it was still hugely taboo) who was one of the nicest women I’ve ever met. And one of my former co-worker’s daughters came out as potentially transgender when she (now he) was 11 years old. He’s now 16.

Gay, straight, transgender, bi-sexual, not sure, it’s all OK by me. I think sexuality is on a spectrum. It’s not black and white, there are in betweens.

The law in our country is that we finally recognize same sex marriages. I’m so happy about that. People should be able to marry who they love, even if they are of the same sex/gender.

There are so many gay people who have contributed so many wonderful things to our culture: Oscar Wilde, Zachary Quinto (hubba, hubba) Neil Patrick Harris, Jim Parsons, Ellen Page, Greg Louganis, David Bowie, Ellen Degeneres, Elton John, Michael Stipe, George Takei, Michelangelo, most 80’s band singers, most male figure skaters, most male ballet dancers. Pretty much everything that I like : )

So the short answer to your question is, I am completely fine with gay people. I would be very bummed without the gay people in my life. I am 53 years old.

Not an issue.

I don’t really like this question and I don’t really have an opinion on “gay people”. We are all individuals entitled to be proud of who we are.