Is tha rainbow a good symbol? - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

White Raven · 15th Jun 2009, 09:49 AM

ok...I'm pretty sure I'm straight and just want to know.

Do Gays and Bis think the rainbow is a good thing or a bad thing to represent them?

RCooper · 15th Jun 2009, 10:05 AM

Good. It represents how the world is made up of all kinds of people. it's tacky(in a good way) and I would never wear it, though,

MusicIsLife · 15th Jun 2009, 10:36 AM

it's good and I agree with you, RCooper. I wear my rainbow pride wristband every day

Alexander · 15th Jun 2009, 11:00 AM

Hiiiii.

Don't worry. We "allow" straight people here too. <3

The rainbow is a good symbol for ALL people. Gay people just are the biggest advocates of it. And like some other people here, I do think it can be cheesy, but when used subtly, it's awesome.

It's also cool if you don't know if someone's supportive and then you look on their bag or something and they have a rainbow pin. :]

No One · 15th Jun 2009, 11:03 AM

i like it when its not flashed around on everything then its a bit much but otherwise its good i think

GhostDog · 15th Jun 2009, 11:04 AM

I like it! I like that it's such a visual metaphor for diversity, and, well... I guess the same part of me that really liked Lisa Frank as a kid is still there and is secretly pleased that I have an excuse to wear rainbows now. ;D

**Lexington** · 15th Jun 2009, 11:08 AM

Paraphrased from Henry Rollins:

Why'd you guys choose a rainbow? I mean, yeah, I get it - diversity and all that. But you should've chosen something that indicates that you're not to be fucked with. Something like a wrench.

Lex

Jose Carioca · 15th Jun 2009, 11:54 AM

I personally would have preferred a machine gun that shoots different coloured bullets.

Shevanel · 15th Jun 2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

Paraphrased from Henry Rollins:

Why'd you guys choose a rainbow? I mean, yeah, I get it - diversity and all that. But you should've chosen something that indicates that you're not to be fucked with. Something like a wrench.

Lex

Henry Rollins is fucking awesome. Just thought I'd say that

Lucy · 15th Jun 2009, 12:21 PM

Yep...the rainbow is a good metaphor...but it's so fricken ugly XP

jeffxrawrr · 15th Jun 2009, 12:26 PM

haha, a machine gun with rainbow bullets, that badass.

White Raven · 15th Jun 2009, 12:47 PM

lol.

so if the rainbows for the worlds diversity what color are the gays?

kettleoffish · 15th Jun 2009, 12:52 PM

^well it would have to depend on our outfit, wouldn't it?

and talking of rainbows, I bought myself a massive pride flag the day before yesterday at a music festival

Just Adam · 15th Jun 2009, 12:54 PM

i dont like people covered in rainbows i get blinded and trip over somthing and look a tit but a subtle wrist band or a nice ring or summat is cool its letting other lgbt people know hey XD

what colour are we? .... you can be any colour you want your all just a rainbow id like to think im neon purple/pink mixed with a clouds silver lining

GhostDog · 15th Jun 2009, 01:01 PM

I'm plaid. :D

Yes, that counts as a color.

... What are you looking at? >:|

Wander · 15th Jun 2009, 03:25 PM

I don't really like it for my own reasons - I'm not fond of the bright, garish colors and campiness of it, but I suppose as a symbol for LGBT rights it's pretty recognizable.

Greggers · 15th Jun 2009, 03:30 PM

I love the rainbow!

Its supposed to represent our diversity coming together as one. People from all different walks of life, LGBTQLMNOP, are all in one community fighting for a singular goal - equality.

Now i know thats not always the case :P but thats what the rainbow flag means for me.

Just Adam · 15th Jun 2009, 03:38 PM

greggers

thats a crazy acronym ..not sure i can spell haha

rainbows, even after the darkest of skys when all is washed away the sun shall rise and all the colours shall shine down upon the land.

Greggers · 15th Jun 2009, 03:39 PM

Im waiting for someone to pick up on what its a reference from hehe

15th Jun 2009, 03:45 PM

and all the rest of the letters in the alphabet?

rainbows blend in real life, we just cant blend it in the symbols..part of the idea is that we're all together and part of the same thing...wow that is tacky lol

15th Jun 2009, 09:49 AM	#1
White Raven Alpha Female Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bi, but only for one gal. I still <3 men. Out Status: Two people Location: In a dream land Posts: 86 Join Date: Jun 2009	Is tha rainbow a good symbol? ok...I'm pretty sure I'm straight and just want to know. Do Gays and Bis think the rainbow is a good thing or a bad thing to represent them? __________________ ~White Raven~

15th Jun 2009, 10:05 AM	#2
RCooper Yup. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Connecticut Age: 19 Posts: 147 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? Good. It represents how the world is made up of all kinds of people. it's tacky(in a good way) and I would never wear it, though,

15th Jun 2009, 10:36 AM	#3
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? it's good and I agree with you, RCooper. I wear my rainbow pride wristband every day

15th Jun 2009, 11:00 AM	#4
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? Hiiiii. Don't worry. We "allow" straight people here too. <3 The rainbow is a good symbol for ALL people. Gay people just are the biggest advocates of it. And like some other people here, I do think it can be cheesy, but when used subtly, it's awesome. It's also cool if you don't know if someone's supportive and then you look on their bag or something and they have a rainbow pin. :]

15th Jun 2009, 11:03 AM	#5
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? i like it when its not flashed around on everything then its a bit much but otherwise its good i think __________________

15th Jun 2009, 11:04 AM	#6
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? I like it! I like that it's such a visual metaphor for diversity, and, well... I guess the same part of me that really liked Lisa Frank as a kid is still there and is secretly pleased that I have an excuse to wear rainbows now. ;D __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

15th Jun 2009, 11:08 AM	#7
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? Paraphrased from Henry Rollins: Why'd you guys choose a rainbow? I mean, yeah, I get it - diversity and all that. But you should've chosen something that indicates that you're not to be fucked with. Something like a wrench. Lex

15th Jun 2009, 11:54 AM	#8
Jose Carioca 1/3 of the Three Caballeros Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: M/M Out Status: A few people Location: San Diego Age: 20 Posts: 287 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? I personally would have preferred a machine gun that shoots different coloured bullets.

15th Jun 2009, 12:21 PM	#10
Lucy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Generally enjoys ladies. Out Status: those who ask. Location: Milwaukee Age: 17 Posts: 272 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? Yep...the rainbow is a good metaphor...but it's so fricken ugly XP

15th Jun 2009, 12:26 PM	#11
jeffxrawrr gosh, that was stupid. Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: I find girls cute, but not kissable. Out Status: zero. but im sure people already know. Location: eastcoast.america Age: 16 Posts: 15 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? haha, a machine gun with rainbow bullets, that badass.

15th Jun 2009, 12:47 PM	#12
White Raven Alpha Female Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bi, but only for one gal. I still <3 men. Out Status: Two people Location: In a dream land Posts: 86 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? lol. so if the rainbows for the worlds diversity what color are the gays? __________________ ~White Raven~

15th Jun 2009, 12:52 PM	#13
kettleoffish new avatar time! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but parents.. for now. Location: Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,045 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? ^well it would have to depend on our outfit, wouldn't it? and talking of rainbows, I bought myself a massive pride flag the day before yesterday at a music festival __________________ ~~There is no way to peace; peace is the way.~~ --A. J. Muste

15th Jun 2009, 12:54 PM	#14
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? i dont like people covered in rainbows i get blinded and trip over somthing and look a tit but a subtle wrist band or a nice ring or summat is cool its letting other lgbt people know hey XD what colour are we? .... you can be any colour you want your all just a rainbow id like to think im neon purple/pink mixed with a clouds silver lining __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

15th Jun 2009, 01:01 PM	#15
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? I'm plaid. :D Yes, that counts as a color. ... What are you looking at? >:\| __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

15th Jun 2009, 03:25 PM	#16
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? I don't really like it for my own reasons - I'm not fond of the bright, garish colors and campiness of it, but I suppose as a symbol for LGBT rights it's pretty recognizable.

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15th Jun 2009, 03:30 PM	#17
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? I love the rainbow! Its supposed to represent our diversity coming together as one. People from all different walks of life, LGBTQLMNOP, are all in one community fighting for a singular goal - equality. Now i know thats not always the case :P but thats what the rainbow flag means for me. __________________ "It's a male duck."

15th Jun 2009, 03:38 PM	#18
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? greggers thats a crazy acronym ..not sure i can spell haha rainbows, even after the darkest of skys when all is washed away the sun shall rise and all the colours shall shine down upon the land. __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

15th Jun 2009, 03:39 PM	#19
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? Im waiting for someone to pick up on what its a reference from hehe __________________ "It's a male duck."

15th Jun 2009, 03:45 PM	#20
paco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is tha rainbow a good symbol? and all the rest of the letters in the alphabet? rainbows blend in real life, we just cant blend it in the symbols..part of the idea is that we're all together and part of the same thing...wow that is tacky lol