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Interesting thought. I think the weirdos today look a little different than the classic stereotype. Being a geek/nerd actually became cool. In the 90's, it r

Interesting thought. I think the weirdos today look a little different than the classic stereotype. Being a geek/nerd actually became cool. In the 90's, it really was only the weirdos who were into programming and computers. Coming out of the closet used to be very risky. Not just socially, but you opened yourself up to real physical danger. It took a lot of guts to be honest with yourself and openly be who you were. Now, being gay is fashionable. Look that the things that aren't considered cool to do/say/think today and you'll find the weirdos. I think they make our world richer.

ryanianian 6y ago
I wouldn't say "fashionable," more that it's not widely looked at with fear, disgust, and moral judgment. It's still hard to come out: the stakes are high, and it takes a long time for your loved-ones to re-adjust their view of the world and how you fit into it. But once that happens it's no longer an "identifying" trait for many, so it's no longer a "weird" thing.
charliesome 6y ago
From the rest of your comment I assume that you mean well, but I would encourage you to reconsider your statement that being gay is fashionable, and reflect on why it might be offensive to some people.
- chrischattin 6y ago
  Maybe it has negative connotations for you. But, I think it was an appropriate use of the word as many aspects of LGBT culture have worked their way into popular culture and are now considered cool (regardless of one’s sexual preferences).
  - tygrak 6y ago
    Don't forget a certain F word is still used as an insult in English. And don't forget there are places in the world, where being openly gay is definitely not accepted (like Russia). Or even parts of the world, where it will definitely get you killed.
    - Taylor_OD 6y ago
      Gay marriage is not legal in many countries. https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/countries-where-gay-marriage-is-legal/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/countries-where-... Calling being Gay fashionable is certainly a mindset that could only be developed in the last 5~ years in the USA or a very select few other countries.
      - shard 6y ago
        Queen Eye for the Straight Guy came out in 2003. That's 17 years ago.
        Taylor_OD 6y ago
        Which was a year before gay marriage was legal in the USA. Queer eye is a show that was showcasing something that was not commonplace at the time. I don't think it's an argument that being gay was fashionable in the early 2000's unless you mean fashionable in the most literal way.
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ryanianian 6y ago

I wouldn't say "fashionable," more that it's not widely looked at with fear, disgust, and moral judgment. It's still hard to come out: the stakes are high, and it takes a long time for your loved-ones to re-adjust their view of the world and how you fit into it. But once that happens it's no longer an "identifying" trait for many, so it's no longer a "weird" thing.

charliesome 6y ago

From the rest of your comment I assume that you mean well, but I would encourage you to reconsider your statement that being gay is fashionable, and reflect on why it might be offensive to some people.

chrischattin 6y ago
Maybe it has negative connotations for you. But, I think it was an appropriate use of the word as many aspects of LGBT culture have worked their way into popular culture and are now considered cool (regardless of one’s sexual preferences).
- tygrak 6y ago
  Don't forget a certain F word is still used as an insult in English. And don't forget there are places in the world, where being openly gay is definitely not accepted (like Russia). Or even parts of the world, where it will definitely get you killed.
  - Taylor_OD 6y ago
    Gay marriage is not legal in many countries. https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/countries-where-gay-marriage-is-legal/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/countries-where-... Calling being Gay fashionable is certainly a mindset that could only be developed in the last 5~ years in the USA or a very select few other countries.
    - shard 6y ago
      Queen Eye for the Straight Guy came out in 2003. That's 17 years ago.
      - Taylor_OD 6y ago
        Which was a year before gay marriage was legal in the USA. Queer eye is a show that was showcasing something that was not commonplace at the time. I don't think it's an argument that being gay was fashionable in the early 2000's unless you mean fashionable in the most literal way.

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