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Flynnvakia wrote:Agreed and I want proof Minnie agreed to this because I have not seen her on/active

Is my confirmation proof enough?

She really did agree to it.

Lavan Tiri, Au Minbo, Yukona

Oelesa wrote:Is that gonna help with independence?

Nope. Councils have zilch to do with independence or referendums. But it's good to see the SNP dominate at all levels of government. No party gained a majority at any council, however. So the next few days will be filled with much Machiavellian politicking as parties search for alliances and coalitions, or opportunities to form minority administrations.

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Meanwhile, UKIP is dead in the water and Labour is in a tailspin.

UKIP has just returned to its true home: the Conservatives.

Lavan Tiri, Yukona

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Love is fleeting. Factbooks are forever. Provided you log on at least once every 28 days.

They updated it to where you can view them forever. And ever, and ever, and ever, and ever.

Lavan Tiri, Continental Commonwealths

Russian Fedration wrote:you wanted to RP a "War"

dosent look like a "War" to me.

it looks more like a 1 sided Steam Rolling.

Minnie was OK with him just taking the land, far as I know.

TBH, while the whole thing about some people who were heredically Vidnoye people comming out to greet the foreign soldiers is kinda cringy, Minnie didn't mind and it seems just doesn't care about it.

Far as I'm concerned, it's chill.

Lavan Tiri, Au Minbo

Magnatronia wrote:Maybe. I might wanna talk to my girlfriend tho.

Yuck, you're a breeder?

I am disappoint.

Russian Fedration, Lavan Tiri

Kalaron wrote:Minnie was OK with him just taking the land, far as I know.

TBH, while the whole thing about some people who were heredically Vidnoye people comming out to greet the foreign soldiers is kinda cringy, Minnie didn't mind and it seems just doesn't care about it.

Far as I'm concerned, it's chill.

She said her northerers were Italian so I decided that ethnic coastal Italians would be unmotivated to fight and just want a good time. Also since I knew there would be hard fighting in Serbianand Macedonia I thought it would be a nice break for people reading. Theres a lot pf combat and itll continue so I thought it would be nice :)

Lavan Tiri

Friedensreich wrote:Yuck, you're a breeder?

I am disappoint.

What are you implying?

Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Friedensreich

Magnatronia wrote:What are you implying?

Straights. They're icky.

As a gay man, I'm repulsed from the thought of continuing the species!

Russian Fedration, Lavan Tiri, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:Straights. They're icky.

As a gay man, I'm repulsed from the thought of continuing the species!

Seems this region is a magnet for gays. Which is good. :)

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Friedensreich, Percyton

I am STRAIGHT! I kinda feel like I am the only straight guy around here.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:Straights. They're icky.

As a gay man, I'm repulsed from the thought of continuing the species!

I'm not even straight. Bisexual, actually. Not sure if you're kidding though?

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri

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Latrovia wrote:I am STRAIGHT! I kinda feel like I am the only straight guy around here.

Yuk, Kum, Jas, Bax, Humph and a lot more are straight too.

The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Yukona

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Yuk, Kum, Jas, Bax, Humph and a lot more are straight too.

What about you?

Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica

Latrovia wrote:What about you?

Take a guess. :)

Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Yukona

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Take a guess. :)

Well its hard to define penguins :P

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona, Percyton

Latrovia wrote:Well its hard to define penguins :P

Well, take a guess nevetheless. ;)

Jaslandia, Yukona, Percyton

Latrovia wrote:I am STRAIGHT! I kinda feel like I am the only straight guy around here.

Totally.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Seems this region is a magnet for gays. Which is good. :)

Goddamn gays filling up our region

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Friedensreich, Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:Goddamn gays filling up our region

It's wsooo cuteeeee

Friedensreich

Tserra wrote:Totally.

Sorry, that I forget to mention you. You are also married. How could I forget that ? Shame on me. :(

Yukona wrote:Goddamn gays filling up our region

That's making me sad. :(

Jaslandia

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Sorry, that I forget to mention you. You are also married. How could I forget that ? Shame on me. :(

Nah its all good. From the way I act it would not surprise me if everyone assumed I was bi-sexual. Especially on the Discord, when we are playing a game of "Would Bang".

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

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Latrovia wrote:I am STRAIGHT! I kinda feel like I am the only straight guy around here.

Nah, the straight ones are me, Jas, Unf, you, Tse, Yuk, Mag, and Andy(?)

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

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Baxten wrote:Nah, the straight ones are me, Jas, Unf, you, Tse, Yuk, Mag, and Andy(?)

Mag said that he is bi I think

Penguania And Antarctica

Latrovia wrote:Mag said that he is bi I think

Well take him off the list.

Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

By the way now this is a good time to send me on a TG your national entries for the Regional Song Contest. If you have any questions please TG me those ones as well.

Jaslandia, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Seems this region is a magnet for gays. Which is good. :)

If there were different archetypes for gay men, I'd be the sassy one that dresses like he's rich af and has so much cosmetics that his face is clear but really is poor and still says that the cute ones are always straight.

Plus the one with a soft spot for gingers and extremely masculine men. So basically a lumberjack is his dream boo.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:If there were different archetypes for gay men, I'd be the sassy one that dresses like he's rich af and has so much cosmetics that his face is clear but really is poor and still says that the cute ones are always straight.

Plus the one with a soft spot for gingers and extremely masculine men. So basically a lumberjack is his dream boo.

Oh okay.

Continental Commonwealths

Magnatronia wrote:I'm not even straight. Bisexual, actually. Not sure if you're kidding though?

It's my personality. I'm extremely satirical (basically just really sassy but is cute about it because I throw myself under the bus too). Half the time back in TNI nobody could tell when I was serious, which basically meant that they never knew when my secret plans to blow them up were serious or not

Russian Fedration

Baxten wrote:Nah, the straight ones are me, Jas, Unf, you, Tse, Yuk, Mag, and Andy(?)

W H Y A M I F O R G O T T E N ?

The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Sorry, that I forget to mention you. You are also married. How could I forget that ? Shame on me. :(

That's making me sad. :(

I am rad but I am also sad :^(

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:I am rad but I am also sad :^(

What does 'rad' mean ?

Pirate Kingdoms wrote:W H Y A M I F O R G O T T E N ?

And you. Of course, how could I forget you?

Pirate Kingdoms, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Oh okay.

I really should make a gay archetype test. Because I sh!t you not, some of the stereotypes are true for some.

Like the Queens, who fill up the "high pitched, feminine and kinda stupid" stereotype.

Then there are the Mascs, like me, that dress and act like they're straight in every way and place except in the bed room ;P

Then there are the Snowflakes, like my roommate, who cry "homophobia" every time they don't get something to go their way. Mascs hate Snowflakes.

Then each of these 3 divide up into different categories based on body type, with some overlap.

Like Bears, Otters, Twinks, Beefcakes, and so on.

Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:What does 'rad' mean ?

Cool, dude

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Yukona wrote:Goddamn gays filling up our region

I dunno about the others, but I'm getting vengeance for you rich Breeders gentrifying the Gaytto in Indianapolis :P

Russian Fedration, Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:I dunno about the others, but I'm getting vengeance for you rich Breeders gentrifying the Gaytto in Indianapolis :P

I gotta say man, I don't know anything 'bout gentrifying, gaytto or Indianapolis

Yukona wrote:Cool, dude

Ah.

Why are you sad ?

Friedensreich wrote:I really should make a gay archetype test. Because I sh!t you not, some of the stereotypes are true for some.

Like the Queens, who fill up the "high pitched, feminine and kinda stupid" stereotype.

Then there are the Mascs, like me, that dress and act like they're straight in every way and place except in the bed room ;P

Then there are the Snowflakes, like my roommate, who cry "homophobia" every time they don't get something to go their way. Mascs hate Snowflakes.

Then each of these 3 divide up into different categories based on body type, with some overlap.

Like Bears, Otters, Twinks, Beefcakes, and so on.

Interesting stories.

Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Ah.

Why are you sad ?

Interesting stories.

Ya know, in life you gotta have a little sadness once a while so you know when the good times come

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:I gotta say man, I don't know anything 'bout gentrifying, gaytto or Indianapolis

Ok.

So, years ago, there was a gay ghetto in downtown Indianapolis (capitol of Indiana, state in the US) on Massachusetts Avenue and its surrounding area. The area was industrial because of the nearby Coca Cola Bottling Plant and very low income for a long time, but it remarkably had little to no crime and the houses and yards were well maintained (duh?).

Well, around the turn of the Millennium, wealthy couples began flocking to the area. As a result, property values skyrocketed and trendy locally owned restaurants and shops propped up. This caused many inhabitants of the neighborhood to move out simply from being unable to keep up with the expense to live there. Now the area still has some of its gay ghetto past but is largely a wealthy hipster area for straight couples.

The gays that were there? Most moved to the area between Mass Ave and Broad Ripple (Broad Ripple is the hipster area just a few minutes from Butler University).

Russian Fedration

Friedensreich wrote:Ok.

So, years ago, there was a gay ghetto in downtown Indianapolis (capitol of Indiana, state in the US) on Massachusetts Avenue and its surrounding area. The area was industrial because of the nearby Coca Cola Bottling Plant and very low income for a long time, but it remarkably had little to no crime and the houses and yards were well maintained (duh?).

Well, around the turn of the Millennium, wealthy couples began flocking to the area. As a result, property values skyrocketed and trendy locally owned restaurants and shops propped up. This caused many inhabitants of the neighborhood to move out simply from being unable to keep up with the expense to live there. Now the area still has some of its gay ghetto past but is largely a wealthy hipster area for straight couples.

The gays that were there? Most moved to the area between Mass Ave and Broad Ripple (Broad Ripple is the hipster area just a few minutes from Butler University).

A gay ghetto, huh? We don't really have that here (I'm not American)

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Friedensreich

Yukona wrote:A gay ghetto, huh? We don't really have that here (I'm not American)

Only in America™

But yeah, it's not uncommon for there to be certain districts or neighborhoods that are packed of similar people. The best example of this is Chinatown, but there are also historical examples like Little Italy, and the Irish Ghettos in NY.

Indianapolis has this phenomenon too, sadly. Aside from the Gaytto, there's also low income neighborhoods that house only African Americans and Hispanics (anybody that visits Indy, stay out of the West Side and E. Washington Street), and where I'm from, which is a largely wealthy Catholic and German area in the surrounding suburbs, also known as Geist Reservoir.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Baxten wrote:Andy(?)

Aww, my favorite symbol :3

Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths

Friedensreich wrote:I really should make a gay archetype test. Because I sh!t you not, some of the stereotypes are true for some.

Like the Queens, who fill up the "high pitched, feminine and kinda stupid" stereotype.

Then there are the Mascs, like me, that dress and act like they're straight in every way and place except in the bed room ;P

Then there are the Snowflakes, like my roommate, who cry "homophobia" every time they don't get something to go their way. Mascs hate Snowflakes.

Then each of these 3 divide up into different categories based on body type, with some overlap.

Like Bears, Otters, Twinks, Beefcakes, and so on.

Or, as Grindr calls them, "tribes".

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Friedensreich, Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:Ya know, in life you gotta have a little sadness once a while so you know when the good times come

How often will you use that quote ? :)

Jaslandia, Yukona

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Or, as Grindr calls them, "tribes".

Grindr is a great thing, if I'm going to be honest.

That's how I met my bf. Despite the fact I'm planning on dropping him, I'll always feel a sort of gratitude towards Grindr.

That said, my tribes are Geek and Otter.

I wish they had a Masc and Fem tribe too, because most people don't read my description, which leads to a bunch of fems messaging me.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Latrovia wrote:I am quite alright thank you. Currently I am at work, what about you?

i'm good, thanks. Today was my last Friday of high school, so that's a big (though bittersweet) milestone.

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Or, as Grindr calls them, "tribes".

I assume you speak from experience? *insert smiley face with tongue sticking out emoticon here*

Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:How often will you use that quote ? :)

Too often :^)

Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:Grindr is a great thing, if I'm going to be honest.

That's how I met my bf. Despite the fact I'm planning on dropping him, I'll always feel a sort of gratitude towards Grindr.

That said, my tribes are Geek and Otter.

I wish they had a Masc and Fem tribe too, because most people don't read my description, which leads to a bunch of fems messaging me.

😨

But yes, I met a number of my bfs on Grindr, too. Really, the whole app just needs to be rejigged so that you can sort better for who you want to see/who you want to see you. But it's not a bad app in general, I agree.

Friedensreich, Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:I assume you speak from experience? *insert smiley face with tongue sticking out emoticon here*

Show me a gay man who hasn't used Grindr and I'll show you a liar! :P

Jaslandia, Friedensreich, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:😨

But yes, I met a number of my bfs on Grindr, too. Really, the whole app just needs to be rejigged so that you can sort better for who you want to see/who you want to see you. But it's not a bad app in general, I agree.

He's in the closet to everyone but me (or so he says), so we don't really do much. Plus he's a nerd (Health Services Management major, which is a dual major in KelleySOB and Purdue's School of Science) and a diver, so he doesn't really have much time for me anyway.

I hate how they force me to pay to filter out people based on their tribes. Like, just gimme ginger Lumberjacks and I'll be happy.

But, I'm loving the new "Tap" feature they put in recently. I've gotten quite a few taps from people, which means I have something to work off of when I send them a message :P

I feel like Grindr is trying really hard to become more like Tinder and for relationships and less of a app for just hookups.

Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:i'm good, thanks. Today was my last Friday of high school, so that's a big (though bittersweet) milestone.

exams coming up huh

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Show me a gay man who hasn't used Grindr and I'll show you a liar! :P

My boyfriend Mitch didn't start a Grindr until just this January :P

In fact, the first day he got on it was when he met me. He deleted his profile after he and I went on our first date and exchanged dem digits.

Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:He's in the closet to everyone but me (or so he says), so we don't really do much. Plus he's a nerd (Health Services Management major, which is a dual major in KelleySOB and Purdue's School of Science) and a diver, so he doesn't really have much time for me anyway.

I hate how they force me to pay to filter out people based on their tribes. Like, just gimme ginger Lumberjacks and I'll be happy.

But, I'm loving the new "Tap" feature they put in recently. I've gotten quite a few taps from people, which means I have something to work off of when I send them a message :P

I feel like Grindr is trying really hard to become more like Tinder and for relationships and less of a app for just hookups.

Dating a closeted person is tough, I hear ya. And one who doesn't have time for you is also not ideal. Let him down easy!

And yeah, I agree. Which is good- Grindr should go the way of Tinder and become more relationship-focused. Given how many relationships inadvertently stem from its use and all.

I heard about taps. Someone described it as similar to a woof on Scruffy. Which wasn't terribly helpful. The only woof I know is from The Office. Spelt differently, though. Wuphf?

Russian Fedration, Friedensreich, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Dating a closeted person is tough, I hear ya. And one who doesn't have time for you is also not ideal. Let him down easy!

And yeah, I agree. Which is good- Grindr should go the way of Tinder and become more relationship-focused. Given how many relationships inadvertently stem from its use and all.

I heard about taps. Someone described it as similar to a woof on Scruffy. Which wasn't terribly helpful. The only woof I know is from The Office. Spelt differently, though. Wuphf?

I don't have a Scruff so I have no idea how it works.

Taps is kinda like tinder's swiping, tbh. When you come across a profile you like, you tap on a little flame icon which tells them you tapped them. I like it tbh, even if it's just for the self esteem boost.

Russian Fedration, Continental Commonwealths, Oelesa

Latrovia wrote:exams coming up huh

Not in my case. 4 of my classes are AP classes with no final exams (the AP test counts as the final), while the other 3 I can exempt. Plus, seniors at my school are allowed to exempt ALL of their final exams (provided they have good grades in all those classes and have less than 5 absences).

Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica

All these people talking about using things like Grindr and Tinder and I'm just sitting here like "I just used Discord and NS"

Russian Fedration, The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, The Vidnoye, Penguania And Antarctica, Pirate Kingdoms, Percyton

the lonely life is deppresing.

The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Pirate Kingdoms, Percyton

Kalaron wrote:All these people talking about using things like Grindr and Tinder and I'm just sitting here like "I just used Discord and NS"

Yes, well, the stars can't align for everyone and allow us to score someone as awesome as Sul, Kal.

The Royal Republic Of Kumania, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Yes, well, the stars can't align for everyone and allow us to score someone as awesome as Sul, Kal.

Now you're making sense.

Sul is pretty wonderful, and I'm thankful to NS fir bringing us together :D

Penguania And Antarctica

Friedensreich wrote:I don't have a Scruff so I have no idea how it works.

Taps is kinda like tinder's swiping, tbh. When you come across a profile you like, you tap on a little flame icon which tells them you tapped them. I like it tbh, even if it's just for the self esteem boost.

So is Grindr exclusively for the homosexualios?

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:So is Grindr exclusively for the homosexualios?

yes or Bi people.

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:So is Grindr exclusively for the homosexualios?

For men seeking men, for the most part. Plenty of "straight but curious" guys in my experience. And, of course, bisexuals.

But also some trans, so maybe even "guys seeking guys" is a little limiting.

Russian Fedration, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:For men seeking men, for the most part. Plenty of "straight but curious" guys in my experience. And, of course, bisexuals.

But also some trans, so maybe even "guys seeking guys" is a little limiting.

Where's the love for the girls man? Not specifically girls, or girls and men. But girls and girls...man

Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:Where's the love for the girls man? Not specifically girls, or girls and men. But girls and girls...man

I'm sure there's an app for that. I just wouldn't know of it because, well, this probably explains it pretty well.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s_ZHP55gdjs

Russian Fedration, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Yukona wrote:So is Grindr exclusively for the homosexualios?

Mainly men looking for men, but there's also quite a few drag queens, trans, and some bi and curious straight guys. All of these people still looking for men.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russian Fedration wrote:the lonely life is deppresing.

It is. It very much is. :(

Jaslandia

Friedensreich wrote:Mainly men looking for men, but there's also quite a few drag queens, trans, and some bi and curious straight guys. All of these people still looking for men.

m e n

Penguania And Antarctica

I had no clue that everyone here was homosexual :)

Russian Fedration, Oelesa

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:It is. It very much is. :(

its for real one of the reasons im on meds tbh

The Vidnoye wrote:I had no clue that everyone here was homosexual :)

IRK

Jaslandia, Oelesa

Friedensreich wrote:I really should make a gay archetype test. Because I sh!t you not, some of the stereotypes are true for some.

Like the Queens, who fill up the "high pitched, feminine and kinda stupid" stereotype.

Then there are the Mascs, like me, that dress and act like they're straight in every way and place except in the bed room ;P

Then there are the Snowflakes, like my roommate, who cry "homophobia" every time they don't get something to go their way. Mascs hate Snowflakes.

Then each of these 3 divide up into different categories based on body type, with some overlap.

Like Bears, Otters, Twinks, Beefcakes, and so on.

"Acting straight?"

Is there a certain way straight men act? Because I've met plenty of feminine straight men who I assumed to be gay until they told me otherwise.

Cant people just be people? Instead of "acting straight?" Whatever that means.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Yukona

The Vidnoye wrote:I had no clue that everyone here was homosexual :)

Should have joined a while ago, TBH.

Me and Sul affirmed that we're in a relationship at least three times before some people believed.

Russian Fedration, The Vidnoye, Oelesa, Percyton

Nuremgard wrote:"Acting straight?"

Is there a certain way straight men act? Because I've met plenty of feminine straight men who I assumed to be gay until they told me otherwise.

Cant people just be people? Instead of "acting straight?" Whatever that means.

I too hate that phrase. Unfortunately, people know what you mean when you say it, so it's effective in getting one's point across. Still, it's why I prefer the fem-masc spectrum. It's okay to be straight and be fem, or to be gay and be masc. And I think it accomplishes the same descriptive purpose that "acting straight" does without being heteronormative.

The Vidnoye wrote:I had no clue that everyone here was homosexual :)
It's all part of our grander gay agenda.

Russian Fedration, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:I too hate that phrase. Unfortunately, people know what you mean when you say it, so it's effective in getting one's point across. Still, it's why I prefer the fem-masc spectrum. It's okay to be straight and be fem, or to be gay and be masc. And I think it accomplishes the same descriptive purpose that "acting straight" does without being heteronormative. It's all part of our grander gay agenda.

When's the next meeting again? And do we have the straight man human sacrifice for the Dionysus statue?

Also, I don't consider myself masculine but I don't consider myself overly feminine. However, I do have what you might call feminine characteristics that I do without thinking. E.g. standing with my hands on my hips, crossing my legs (although this has been described as gender neutral) and I sometimes exaggerate my gestures and actions when taking the piss or making a joke about gayness.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

Andromitus wrote:but boy, I'm sad and alone :3

Writing one for u

Jaslandia, Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:I too hate that phrase. Unfortunately, people know what you mean when you say it, so it's effective in getting one's point across. Still, it's why I prefer the fem-masc spectrum. It's okay to be straight and be fem, or to be gay and be masc. And I think it accomplishes the same descriptive purpose that "acting straight" does without being heteronormative. It's all part of our grander gay agenda.

I think it's also fine for people to experiment either way and not be labelled as homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual. Ultimately, it's what you define yourself as - nobody can say you're bisexual just because you've done, or done that.

Russian Fedration, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:When's the next meeting again? And do we have the straight man human sacrifice for the Dionysus statue?

Also, I don't consider myself masculine but I don't consider myself overly feminine. However, I do have what you might call feminine characteristics that I do without thinking. E.g. standing with my hands on my hips, crossing my legs (although this has been described as gender neutral) and I sometimes exaggerate my gestures and actions when taking the piss or making a joke about gayness.

Ahaha. Oh God, if the gays did have a Greek god it would totally be Dionysus.

That's why the term androgynous exists, but it's kind of been taken recently to mean a synonymn for feminine. It's why I like that we've branched out into a broader categorical system with terms like twink, otter, bear, etc. to describe what we are and what we're attracted to. Grindr is doing well in this category, in my opinion. You can be a twink jock, meaning you're likely a fairly masculine guy with younger features. It helps get the point across better than just "masc" and "fem" do, which I think it better than phrases like "straight acting" but can certainly be improved upon as it's broad af.

Russian Fedration, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:I think it's also fine for people to experiment either way and not be labelled as homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual. Ultimately, it's what you define yourself as - nobody can say you're bisexual just because you've done, or done that.

^This. A thousand times this. Which is why I'm fine with guys being on Grindr saying they're straight but curious, or bi-curious. All the power to you, buddy. Satisfy that curiosity.

Russian Fedration, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Yukona wrote:I think it's also fine for people to experiment either way and not be labelled as homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual. Ultimately, it's what you define yourself as - nobody can say you're bisexual just because you've done, or done that.

Bisexuality in general is associated with promiscuity so is usually seen in a negative light. However, I think it's far more socially acceptable for women to say they are bisexual because men who say they are bi are accused of "just being gay" and "in the closet" because for some bizarre reason, people seem to think bi men don't exist. But I do think that men are more open to experimenting and identifying as bi these days as prejudice against different sexual orientations diminishes.

I agree that you are whatever you label yourself as. And FYI, I actually consider bi men to be very attractive.

Russian Fedration, Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica, Yukona

Continental Commonwealths wrote:Ahaha. Oh God, if the gays did have a Greek god it would totally be Dionysus.

That's why the term androgynous exists, but it's kind of been taken recently to mean a synonymn for feminine. It's why I like that we've branched out into a broader categorical system with terms like twink, otter, bear, etc. to describe what we are and what we're attracted to. Grindr is doing well in this category, in my opinion. You can be a twink jock, meaning you're likely a fairly masculine guy with younger features. It helps get the point across better than just "masc" and "fem" do, which I think it better than phrases like "straight acting" but can certainly be improved upon as it's broad af.

I love the Greek gods and I love Dionysus.

Is there an "ugly bastard" tribe on Grindr? Cause that's the one I'd be in.

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Nuremgard wrote:Bisexuality in general is associated with promiscuity so is usually seen in a negative light. However, I think it's far more socially acceptable for women to say they are bisexual because men who say they are bi are accused of "just being gay" and "in the closet" because for some bizarre reason, people seem to think bi men don't exist. But I do think that men are more open to experimenting and identifying as bi these days as prejudice against different sexual orientations diminishes.

I agree that you are whatever you label yourself as. And FYI, I actually consider bi men to be very attractive.

Wait so bi-men can be a gay kink? Like straight dudes can be into a gay girl or something?

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Nuremgard wrote:Bisexuality in general is associated with promiscuity so is usually seen in a negative light. However, I think it's far more socially acceptable for women to say they are bisexual because men who say they are bi are accused of "just being gay" and "in the closet" because for some bizarre reason, people seem to think bi men don't exist. But I do think that men are more open to experimenting and identifying as bi these days as prejudice against different sexual orientations diminishes.

I agree that you are whatever you label yourself as. And FYI, I actually consider bi men to be very attractive.

And this^, to both points. And even I have to admit that I fall into traps of generalization. Like when I meet a bi guy who is a bottom and I think to myself "really?" And then I have to give my head a shake because whether he also likes girls shouldn't preclude him from any type of preference when he's with a guy.

Nuremgard wrote:I love the Greek gods and I love Dionysus.

Is there an "ugly bastard" tribe on Grindr? Cause that's the one I'd be in.

Stahp it!

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Nuremgard wrote:"Acting straight?"

Is there a certain way straight men act? Because I've met plenty of feminine straight men who I assumed to be gay until they told me otherwise.

Cant people just be people? Instead of "acting straight?" Whatever that means.

If you read the statement and its preceding and proceeding statements, most notably the frequent use of the word "Masculine", you'll know what it means.

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Yukona wrote:I think it's also fine for people to experiment either way and not be labelled as homosexual, heterosexual or bisexual. Ultimately, it's what you define yourself as - nobody can say you're bisexual just because you've done, or done that.

Just to expand on this point. My best friend identifies as straight but he has no qualms over sticking his tongue down my throat. We've also done...other stuff. But he is still straight. So I don't see the issue. Men who experiment even once get accused of being gay but it seems people don't apply this rule to gay men who try it out with women. They don't shout, "you're straight!"

And also, I just want to take this chance to bitch. I had a major crush on a guy in college who was straight and he knew I fancied him because I told him. Used to flirt with him all the time and compliment him. He was already vain and this just made his ego bigger. He claimed he'd "try anything once" since he was very liberal with drugs and alcohol. I remarked, "would you try me?" to which he replied, "no, sorry."

Dick. Clearly wouldn't try anything once then! That's what I said to him. Although he did offer to go to a gay bar with me at one point with my girlfriends and he also told me his favourite position was doggy style.

I'm rambling now. Apologies. TMI.

Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:And this^, to both points. And even I have to admit that I fall into traps of generalization. Like when I meet a bi guy who is a bottom and I think to myself "really?" And then I have to give my head a shake because whether he also likes girls shouldn't preclude him from any type of preference when he's with a guy.

Stahp it!

Oh, a "bottom"? This got real NSFW real fast. It's weird how there's that distinction in gay culture, does it mean anything apart from just...well, that. Does it have any connotations, any extra meaning, is there any prejudice?

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Yukona wrote:Wait so bi-men can be a gay kink? Like straight dudes can be into a gay girl or something?

Oh aye. Bi men is def a gay kink. It is for me. Personally, I find bi men attractive because to me, they appear to be very confident about themselves and comfortable in their own skin, and comfortable with their sexuality.

Also, the image of a guy kissing a girl and then kissing a guy without a second's thought turns my crank. But then I'm a bit of a weirdo that way.

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Nuremgard wrote:Just to expand on this point. My best friend identifies as straight but he has no qualms over sticking his tongue down my throat. We've also done...other stuff. But he is still straight. So I don't see the issue. Men who experiment even once get accused of being gay but it seems people don't apply this rule to gay men who try it out with women. They don't shout, "you're straight!"

And also, I just want to take this chance to bitch. I had a major crush on a guy in college who was straight and he knew I fancied him because I told him. Used to flirt with him all the time and compliment him. He was already vain and this just made his ego bigger. He claimed he'd "try anything once" since he was very liberal with drugs and alcohol. I remarked, "would you try me?" to which he replied, "no, sorry."

Dick. Clearly wouldn't try anything once then! That's what I said to him. Although he did offer to go to a gay bar with me at one point with my girlfriends and he also told me his favourite position was doggy style.

I'm rambling now. Apologies. TMI.

Tbh one of the guy at my sixth form has a girl friend and still acts super gay to the point of giving me a full face kiss (and many other people) just out of no where, I dunno if he's frustrated or just really comfortable with himself but he's made it clear his girlfriend isn't very... fulfilling

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Nuremgard wrote:Oh aye. Bi men is def a gay kink. It is for me. Personally, I find bi men attractive because to me, they appear to be very confident about themselves and comfortable in their own skin, and comfortable with their sexuality.

Also, the image of a guy kissing a girl and then kissing a guy without a second's thought turns my crank. But then I'm a bit of a weirdo that way.

And that's OK because we're all friends here

Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica

Yukona wrote:Oh, a "bottom"? This got real NSFW real fast. It's weird how there's that distinction in gay culture, does it mean anything apart from just...well, that. Does it have any connotations, any extra meaning, is there any prejudice?

There is a wee bit of prejudice. Many people, not just gays, see bottoms as the "woman" of the relationship. Or as the more submissive one.

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Yukona wrote:Tbh one of the guy at my sixth form has a girl friend and still acts super gay to the point of giving me a full face kiss (and many other people) just out of no where, I dunno if he's frustrated or just really comfortable with himself but he's made it clear his girlfriend isn't very... fulfilling

He's after your arse, mate. :P Or he might be after your...*clears my throat*

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Yukona wrote:Oh, a "bottom"? This got real NSFW real fast. It's weird how there's that distinction in gay culture, does it mean anything apart from just...well, that. Does it have any connotations, any extra meaning, is there any prejudice?

In the gay community it refers to the giving or receiving partner, not whether you are physically on top or on bottom, yes.

And it's rife with connotation that we should do our best to get past. Fem guys are usually assumed to be bottoms and masc guys tops. Which is a stereotype we shouldn't perpetuate. Also, there's the who possibilty of someone being vers, meaning they like both options. This often comes with the prejudice that they probably prefer one and they're just kidding themselves for the sake of optics. i.e. A fem guy trying to come off as masc so he says he tops, etc.

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Nuremgard wrote:There is a wee bit of prejudice. Many people, not just gays, see bottoms as the "woman" of the relationship. Or as the more submissive one.

Doesn't that just lead to less equality and a borderline abusive relationship from the get-go?

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Unfallious wrote:Please be aware that the mods tend to clamp down on stuff not deemed PG-13

What are you, f*cking gay?

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Continental Commonwealths wrote:I too hate that phrase. Unfortunately, people know what you mean when you say it, so it's effective in getting one's point across. Still, it's why I prefer the fem-masc spectrum. It's okay to be straight and be fem, or to be gay and be masc. And I think it accomplishes the same descriptive purpose that "acting straight" does without being heteronormative. It's all part of our grander gay agenda.

It's an oversimplification, but the point was made.

The difference between "what is" and "what should be" must be made clear.

While, yes, straight men should be allowed to act feminine and not automatically be considered gay, but that is not the way things are.

Similarly, the distinction must be made that while gay men should not be considered straight because they act masculine (as has happened to me numerous times), that is not the way things are.

So, when I said "acting straight", I made a simplification of the definition of masculinity, as the way things are.

Continental Commonwealths, Penguania And Antarctica

Continental Commonwealths wrote:In the gay community it refers to the giving or receiving partner, not whether you are physically on top or on bottom, yes.

And it's rife with connotation that we should do our best to get past. Fem guys are usually assumed to be bottoms and masc guys tops. Which is a stereotype we shouldn't perpetuate. Also, there's the who possibilty of someone being vers, meaning they like both options. This often comes with the prejudice that they probably prefer one and they're just kidding themselves for the sake of optics. i.e. A fem guy trying to come off as masc so he says he tops, etc.

So much gay relationship politics. Like office politics. A myriad maze that one must meander through.

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Friedensreich wrote:It's an oversimplification, but the point was made.

The difference between "what is" and "what should be" must be made clear.

While, yes, straight men should be allowed to act feminine and not automatically be considered gay, but that is not the way things are.

Similarly, the distinction must be made that while gay men should not be considered straight because they act masculine (as has happened to me numerous times), that is not the way things are.

So, when I said "acting straight", I made a simplification of the definition of masculinity, as the way things are.

I hear ya, man. It's like I said- it makes sense to people and that's why people use it. I just look for alternatives when possible- not judging you for your word choice.

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