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Author Topic: Actors coming out  (Read 4602 times)

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Offline JeffInNYC

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Actors coming out
« on: November 05, 2006, 02:58:19 pm »
Is it really newsworthy?  Do people really care?

I mean if its to increase awareness or help a cause I can understand it.  But I really dont care about the sexual preferences of famous people. Frankly, we all have bigger problems to worry about in the world, and within our own families to really give a hoot about this stuff.

Or is there a bigger picture Im missing here?

Offline Teresa

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2006, 03:07:16 pm »
Doesnt make a difference to me if they are gay or straight.

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Offline libvet

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2006, 03:19:46 pm »
I don't know. 

On the other hand, does it really hurt?

I kinda like the idea that people who are famous or have a great deal of visibility come out and show the world and those who are struggling to come to grips with their own sexuality, which can be a very traumatic experience, that one can be openly gay, successful, confident, and happy.

I can speak from experience as a teen who was struggling with the fact that I knew I was gay, but at the same time, everything I had been brought up to believe was that being gay made me a perverted monster.  That's a tough row to hoe.  It might have helped to know to see some visible openly gay famous people just to balance out the misinformation and bigotry that was drilled into me throughout my childhood.

Michael

Offline JeffInNYC

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2006, 03:30:07 pm »
Good points Michael - but I wish actors were coming out years ago.  In this day and age is it really so newsworthy?

Offline Longislander

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2006, 03:41:59 pm »
perhaps only to feed my fantasies? ;)
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Offline Basquo

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2006, 04:08:45 pm »
It's good for bigots to see this on mainstream news outlets. It helps chip away at the walls of "morality" they've built up, in the name of something they can't really name in a modern sense.

If it's on CNN, I think it's newsworthy, whether normal adjusted people care or not. But I only have a degree in Journalism, so what do I really know? :D

Offline Life

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2006, 04:09:49 pm »
I HATE SPORTS... CANT STAND THEM... But I get a hard on when anyone noteworthy "comes out"... Even those dam jockheads...   Its like winning the superbowl for me...  ;D

Offline ademas

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2006, 04:15:14 pm »
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perhaps only to feed my fantasies?

I'm still waiting for Josh Duhamel and Mario Lopez to come out...

My pathetic fantasies aside...I like that it's becoming less and less a major news story.

Offline alisenjafi

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2006, 04:39:54 pm »
I too don't care much but said before it helps chip away at the stigma. This guy did it because he was tired of people trying to scandal him. What I don't get is the George Michael/ Elton John syndrome where everyone but them knows they are gay!
Btw Liberace sued and won because someone outed him ( and it wasn't his brother  George!)
So just because you call a fag a fag, doesn't mean you can't be libled for it.
Johnny who also loves a jock now and then!
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I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
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Offline cph9680

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2006, 05:27:52 pm »
Who really cares?
If someone has nothing better to do with their time than to sit around and wonder who is or who isn't, they definitely need a hobby or something!

Offline JeffInNYC

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2006, 06:03:25 pm »
I thought truth was a valid defense against libel.  Maybe there was more that was written besides just "outting" him.
But just in case, be careful what you type here...besides a time out or banning, depending on what is written, you could be sued for libel! Seriously, just because this is tne internet and not a newspaper or publication does not shield you from being held responsible for your written words.
Just sayin'.

Offline alisenjafi

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2006, 06:26:55 pm »
about the Liberace case:
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/686671.html
So basicaly he kept denying it like the Rock. I guess he got away with it because back in those days who is going to say they did it with you.
I remember reading about this art dealer in the '70 named Crispo who was involved with a Swedish guys death and there was a mention of Liberace.
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how can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
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Offline Longislander

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2006, 06:32:30 pm »
I'm still waiting for Josh Duhamel and Mario Lopez to come out...

I had to look up this Josh guy, didn't know who is was. Now I'm not waiting for him to come out, I'm waiting for him to come over!! What a hot man
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Offline JeffInNYC

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2006, 06:35:31 pm »
mario Lopez is cute...See him on Danicng with the stars?  He is so adoreable on likeable and I lvoe his dimples.
Dancing with the stars?  Id rather be dancing on his dick!

Offline Longislander

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2006, 06:36:00 pm »
 :o
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Offline cph9680

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Re: Actors coming out
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2006, 08:44:18 pm »
I'm still waiting for Josh Duhamel and Mario Lopez to come out...

I had to google Josh Duhamel... and  :o  :o  :o that's super hotness!!

 


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