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Jim94 · 19th Jan 2012, 12:27 PM

(This happend a few years ago)I was watching tv with my sister then in tv they showd gay pride in Brazil , then she was like : Do you know why there are so many gay men in Brazil ?
Me : Nope
She : In Brazil there are alot of poor people , because of that alot of women sell them selfs and become prostitutes then the men have it hard to find "pure" woman and they dont want to be with prostitutes so they turn gay.

Now that I remeber back I laugh at it.

So , why do people turn gay ?

(Funny things that you have heard or people have said to you)

Sunsetting · 19th Jan 2012, 12:33 PM

that's the whole argument. there are some that say it's genetic which there is no conclusive proof of and some that say that it's various kinds of trauma in your life that leads a person to it; this can be subjective as well. it's a great question and personally i think it's worth listening to all the perspectives, doing some exploration and not letting bitterness or resentment get ahold of you if you disagree with the "other" side of the story. that can be poison. let yourself grow and learn and keep your heart free

Trekkie · 19th Jan 2012, 12:35 PM

I turned cos its cool

by the way is this really a game? o.O

Hexagon · 19th Jan 2012, 01:17 PM

People turn gay because they like being discriminated against (apparently what most people think)

FJ Cruiser · 19th Jan 2012, 07:55 PM

One of my friends told me that gay guys are most often the product of overbearing mothers. I corrected him rather level-headedly.

When I came out to my mom, she asked if it was because I didn't have any good friends when I hit puberty. I explained that it was more likely the other way around.

biAnnika · 19th Jan 2012, 08:01 PM

Many turn gay to avoid turning 40.
Or to avoid turning short.
Myself, I turned gay to avoid turning Christian.

Seems one way or another, it's always about avoidance.

Zontar · 19th Jan 2012, 08:23 PM

I turned gay because they were offering cookies that week. Low-fat cookies, that were still very delicious.

Trekkie · 19th Jan 2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zontar

I turned gay because they were offering cookies that week. Low-fat cookies, that were still very delicious.

I was never told about these cookies

JohnnyBoy · 19th Jan 2012, 08:50 PM

I tried being normal, it sucked :P

But really, I didn't 'turn' gay...long time internal struggle that I just came to terms with and accepted me for who I am...

solarcat · 21st Jan 2012, 02:56 PM

I turned gay 'cause guys are hot.

jargon · 21st Jan 2012, 03:04 PM

A wise 13-year-old girl once told me: "Every time there is an awkward silence, a gay baby is born."

I think that just about wraps up the discussion.

19th Jan 2012, 12:27 PM	#1
Jim94 A soldier on my own Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: Dudes Out Status: 1 Age: 17 Posts: 260 Join Date: Dec 2011	Why do people turn gay ? (This happend a few years ago)I was watching tv with my sister then in tv they showd gay pride in Brazil , then she was like : Do you know why there are so many gay men in Brazil ? Me : Nope She : In Brazil there are alot of poor people , because of that alot of women sell them selfs and become prostitutes then the men have it hard to find "pure" woman and they dont want to be with prostitutes so they turn gay. Now that I remeber back I laugh at it. So , why do people turn gay ? (Funny things that you have heard or people have said to you) Last edited by Jim94; 19th Jan 2012 at 12:35 PM..

19th Jan 2012, 12:33 PM	#2
Sunsetting Banned Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: bi, straight, gay Out Status: to some family and friends Location: New York Age: 42 Posts: 950 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? that's the whole argument. there are some that say it's genetic which there is no conclusive proof of and some that say that it's various kinds of trauma in your life that leads a person to it; this can be subjective as well. it's a great question and personally i think it's worth listening to all the perspectives, doing some exploration and not letting bitterness or resentment get ahold of you if you disagree with the "other" side of the story. that can be poison. let yourself grow and learn and keep your heart free

19th Jan 2012, 12:35 PM	#3
Trekkie The Monster Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: London Age: 24 Posts: 78 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Why do people turn gay ? I turned cos its cool by the way is this really a game? o.O

19th Jan 2012, 01:17 PM	#4
Hexagon Bright Spark Full Member Gender: ?TM transguy Orientation: Panromantic Asexual Out Status: Pending review Location: Somerset, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? People turn gay because they like being discriminated against (apparently what most people think) __________________ When god has low self-esteem, does that make him an atheist?

19th Jan 2012, 07:55 PM	#5
FJ Cruiser EC Addict Full Member Gender: Guy Orientation: Guys Out Status: immediate family, a few friends Location: Deep in the Heart Age: 19 Posts: 520 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? One of my friends told me that gay guys are most often the product of overbearing mothers. I corrected him rather level-headedly. When I came out to my mom, she asked if it was because I didn't have any good friends when I hit puberty. I explained that it was more likely the other way around.

19th Jan 2012, 08:01 PM	#6
biAnnika Artificial Intelligence Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: I don't hide it, nor do I scream it. Location: Northeastern US Age: 45 Posts: 719 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? Many turn gay to avoid turning 40. Or to avoid turning short. Myself, I turned gay to avoid turning Christian. Seems one way or another, it's always about avoidance. __________________ I hope my achievements in life shall be these: that I will have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have risked for that which mattered, that I will have given help to those who were in need...that I will have left the earth a better place for what I've done and who I've been. (C. Hoppe)

19th Jan 2012, 08:23 PM	#7
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Why do people turn gay ? I turned gay because they were offering cookies that week. Low-fat cookies, that were still very delicious. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

19th Jan 2012, 08:50 PM	#9
JohnnyBoy I like tuhtles Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: St Louis Age: 22 Posts: 165 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Why do people turn gay ? I tried being normal, it sucked :P But really, I didn't 'turn' gay...long time internal struggle that I just came to terms with and accepted me for who I am...

21st Jan 2012, 02:56 PM	#10
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? I turned gay 'cause guys are hot. __________________ ._▲__▲ \(=•ω•=)/

21st Jan 2012, 03:04 PM	#11
jargon Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: New England Age: 21 Posts: 173 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Why do people turn gay ? A wise 13-year-old girl once told me: "Every time there is an awkward silence, a gay baby is born." I think that just about wraps up the discussion.

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