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I've had a few passes made at me. I've generally been complimented by it. The only time I've really been annoyed was one fellow in college just didn't believe that I wasn't gay. He was in his thirties, and openly insisted that he could 'convert' any man he wanted. I'd imagine that, say, a regular hygeine regimen would have helped him a bit there. No matter how many times I told him that I was not, in fact, interested in men; that I found him generally unpleasant to be around; and that I'd like him to please leave me alone -- he just wouldn't let it die.
I spent over a year fending him off every time I ran into him on campus. I was flattered the first time or two, but after that, unwelcome advances get old fast. I don't think it is a gay/straight thing, either -- I'd imagine some women in bars have been just as furious as I was over the whole "no just means not yet" attitude. Finally, I lost my temper (it takes me quite a while) and told him that if he ever spoke to me again I would file charges for harassment.
Generally, it's nothing but a little ego boost -- and, depending on the situation, an awkward moment. I'd rather be perceived as hot to somebody than to nobody.
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