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I am not having a go mate, as you know we have been cohorts in many campaigns and arguments on here and ARRSE. I am genuinly confused as to your stance. On one side there has been a massive struggle by people in the Gay community to get acceptance and equal rights, but on the other side your words seem to be taking the piss out of that community, something which I would not feel comfortable doing. A close mate of mine confided in me he was gay and i would not dream of causing offence. I don't mind talking about the issues
I agree that the positive discrimination that is publisized by events such as the conference you are mentioning is another thing that is undesirable. Everyone should just get on with things and let it be. Positive discrimination is as damaging and offensive as any other form of predjudism.