Ok Here It Goes

[adnedarn]

Farmer Dave requested this be moved to Introduce Yourself. That's fine by me.
(You're welcome. )

[FarmerDave]

Thanks! I thought that this would be more appropriate::

[nepenthes_ak]

[cool85k5]

Does it really matter?I don't think so.


Jerry

[jimscott]

I just HAD to see why this particular topic is 11 pages! I'll put in my 2 cents worth on the alternative topic, before I go to work and disappear for another couple few days:

Quote[/b] ]I believe the bible says that all sins are equal in the eyes of god.

correct me if i'm wrong

While some Christians jump all over the gay issue, which I'm sure will be replaced by another issue, eventually, Clint hit the nail on the head. For some reason, heterosexual lust takes a backseat to being gay. Being "normal", isn't necessarily a good thing, either.

Anyhoo, Dave, welcome to TF!

[PlantAKiss]

How did I miss this topic??

Sorry for being so late but...congratulations Farmer Dave!

That's a big step you took and I feel honored that you decided to take it with our community! We have a diverse group here but overall, its a very close-knit group. I think you'll find all the support you need from gay, non-gay and bi members alike. Like Ozzy said, I hope one day we will live in a world where differences are celebrated and not a reason to hate or discriminate.

Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy your new-found "freedom" here. Maybe in the future you'll take steps to be yourself with family and friends. And remember...*TRUE friends* will support you and treat you no differently.

Quote[/b] ]Why is it necessary to share your private sexual orientation

The General Forum is the heart of this community. People make announcements here ALL the time...promotions, births, deaths, pet deaths, pet acquisitions, graduation, school scores, job losses, break-ups, new girlfriends or boyfirends, marriages, illnesses, sadness... You name it, its been shared. Sexual orientation is just one of a myriad of human conditions its perfectly fine to share here.

Heterosexuals share their personal events like marriages, births, engagements, etc., all the time. Why is the discovery/acceptance of one's sexual orientation any different? And especially since coming out of the closet is so hard to do considering what the potential risks are. It IS a big deal. Its a big step forward for someone accepting who they are and learning to love themselves. So Farmer Dave has every right to post here.

As stated in our rules, any topics someone finds distasteful...don't read or participate is the best way to handle it.

And...this topic is about Farmer Dave's big step...not really a religious discussion. Back on topic please! Fine to debate the religious aspects of homosexuality but start a new topic so we don't step on Dave's.

[Clint]

YAY! GO PAK!

[FarmerDave]

thanks PAK

[quogue]

Quote[/b] (JustLikeAPill @ Dec. 08 2006,7:48)]Oh god I can't stand the antici......................................









pation.

OOOOH ok I see. Thanks finch. I was expecting one of my famous deep existential ponderings...

Haha, straight from Franken Furter himself...

I have a "so what" reaction myself. Work in the Fashion Industry after all...

[Clint]

I've said it once and i'll say it again. Rocky Horror is THE best movie ever made. Plain and simple.

I'll make you a maahaan!