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Originally Posted by Nazggul
Yes, that may in fact be a steriotype by your definition. It is however, your steriotype. The media does not define a steriotype, you do. The media presents you with images and opinions that are a reflection of reality. Different media outlets have different points of view. You have chosen media outlets that you are most comfortable with, that you most associate with, that you are most entertained by. Those outlets define you as much as your point of view.
Alas it is true, I must truly live in a bubble. Where are you from Tropple? You must not be exposed to a good number of GLBT people. I happen to live in a very liberal city with a large population of GLBT people. I am interacting with these people every single day. Some are flamboyant artistic designers, etc. as you describe, some are professional white collar, some are construction workers, some are ditch diggers, some ride Harley's and would sooner knock you on your ass than look at you funny. My point is simple, if you were a bit more exposed to the culture you would know that they are not acting and that they are in fact being themselves.
The bottom line here is that you think it is ok to "be" anyone you want to "be" as long as you "be" someone like "me." That's sad. When you ask that the flambouant gay person be "normal" in public, you are asking them to "act" normal, just like you. You're key complaint is the key faw in your argument and it is based on your lack of understanding, some would say ignorance, on the subject.
Yes, I can steriotype you based on my own opinions. Are you acting it? I doubt it, we all think we are who we are and that we are simply being normal, but others will always judge us.
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Oh, fardles. You've pulled out the "some of my best friends are..." arguement, I'm left totally beaten. I bow to your youthful exuberance and surety.
Actually, "media" encompasses quite a bit more that your narrow definition.
Media is all of that, as well as printed matter.
I'm done with this thread. I don't see any point in trying to discuss this with you. You've obviously set your mind fixed that I can not have more knowledge or experience and I am not going to waste any more lunch breaks trying to convince you.
But have a nice whatever, no hard feelings.