Originally posted by inimalist
this tends to be supported by modern studies, though there isn't much explanation for why women are more fluid in their hetero/homo orientation. It could be as simple as social expectation.
My favorite explanation is form the Dresden Files: the psychic vampire overlord who rules the porn industry things girl-on-girl is hot and guy-on-guy is gross
Originally posted by inimalist
this tends to be supported by modern studies, though there isn't much explanation for why women are more fluid in their hetero/homo orientation. It could be as simple as social expectation.
I had an unsupported theory that it was due to our ancestors splitting off by gender for extended periods of time: the women back at the "temporary settlement" and the men on the hunt.
But then that would mean that men would be as dynamic as the women....
Screw this theory.
Originally posted by Esau Cairn
My conclusion isn't just based on the 2 scenarios I mentioned.
I've been running a business for nearly 20 years now in Darlinghurst, the heart of the gay & lesbian community of Sydney...this is where the Gay Mardi Gras parade happens every year.So based on my dealings with clients in the gay community for the past 20 years, I've heard many a homosexual laugh & scoff at scientific explanations that they were born that way.
They weren't predisposed, born effeminent or raised by single parents starved of compassion.
If we're using "he/she said" as definitive evidence, I've yet to hear a homosexual say it was a choice they made, the answer is always something on the lines of: "It's how I've always felt".
Considering the negative views most societies have towards homosexuality, it's difficult to believe a straight man one day just said "meh, I'm going to be attracted to men from now on and love the cock.", as an example. Especially in countries where it's punishable by incarceration or death.
Did you choose to be straight? (or homo, if you're such)
Originally posted by dadudemon
I had an unsupported theory that it was due to our ancestors splitting off by gender for extended periods of time: the women back at the "temporary settlement" and the men on the hunt.But then that would mean that men would be as dynamic as the women....
Screw this theory.
Originally posted by Robtard
If we're using "he/she said" as definitive evidence, I've yet to hear a homosexual say it was a choice they made, the answer is always something on the lines of: "It's how I've always felt".Considering the negative views most societies have towards homosexuality, it's difficult to believe a straight man one day just said "meh, I'm going to be attracted to men from now on and love the cock.", as an example. Especially in countries where it's punishable by incarceration or death.
Did you choose to be straight? (or homo, if you're such)
This is a silly comparison I'm making but, "I FEEL like having chicken for dinner tonight."
Isn't that considered a CHOICE I've made?
Regardless of your sexuality, why question one's choice of attraction?
You may look at your partner & think he/she's the most beautiful person on this planet & yet another person may judge he/she as a 4 out of 10.
Or you may be attracted to someone of a totally different faith that your family objects too & still you'd think they were worth the grief & negativity to be with.
I'm straight, I'm assuming you are too, so yeah it is beyond our grasp to contemplate "the love of cock." Maybe it's not all about gay sex, maybe the bonding & mutual understanding does make relationships easier.
Yes, in some countries homosexuality is deemed a crime that's punishable but then again I am & was referring to present day Australia & not Iran. Your same logic doesn't stop people from taking & dealing in drugs although it too is punishable by law.
Originally posted by Esau Cairn
This is a silly comparison I'm making but, "I FEEL like having chicken for dinner tonight."
Isn't that considered a CHOICE I've made?
It's a choice to eat it but not a choice to like it. Just like its a choice to pursue a relationship of either gender but it's not a conscious choice to be attracted to someone.