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I have huge respect for people who think about computing such as Peter Thiel and Alan Turing. That they are gay is not relevant. I am not saying this to suppo
by throwaway24345 12y ago
I have huge respect for people who think about computing such as Peter Thiel and Alan Turing.
That they are gay is not relevant.
I am not saying this to support people 'coming out', although that is all well and good. I'm saying it because it is a fact that way too many people focus excessively on their 'lifestyle' as defining them as a person. It doesn't matter if you are a swinger, a gay, a transvestite, or straight. Outside of the "heat of the moment" for a person, your sexuality is not that interesting and probably should not define you as a person because that is a great way to waste your time in pursuit of pointless objectives like validation by society.
Sexuality is transitory, it does not last. It is not an accomplishment. I am as liberal as it gets when it comes to sex, but too many people waste time here.
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- taylodl 12y agoI agree. Beyond being gay these people are human beings and have accomplished great things, and as such should be defined by their accomplishments rather than their sexual orientation. Until I read this article I didn't know Tim Cook was gay. and until I read your comment I didn't know Peter Thiel was gay. I know these men by their accomplishments, not their sexual orientation. Now that I know their sexual orientation, who cares? As someone pointed out it's as trivial as knowing the name of Tim Cook's dog, if he has one.