Nothing about Jason Collins?

[whitestazn88]

It's a big step in the realm of American, and in general, culture, having an active, outed, athlete in one of the major sports leagues. I hate this place and you guys are probably just gonna talk about stupid shit. But, go ahead. Discuss

[nietzsche]

I wish I was a lesbian in a Volleyball team. Imagine in the showers...

[SaMejoHn]

I've always wondered why he sucked so bad... guess now we all know!who wants the bait?

[Phatscotty]

[Phatscotty]

I wish I was a lesbian in a Volleyball team. Imagine in the showers...

Good luck with that.

http://news.msn.com/science-technology/ ... n-lesbians

[nietzsche]

and just like that another thread with potential goes down the drain.

[Phatscotty]

and just like that another thread with potential goes down the drain.

...yeah. A thread who's title asks why nobody is talking about the topic matter, soooo much potential!

[nietzsche]

and just like that another thread with potential goes down the drain.

...yeah. A thread who's title asks why nobody is talking about the topic matter, soooo much potential!

when I say potential I mean fun potential

[Phatscotty]

Let's have some fun then! I don't know how long we could have went without mentioning the Obama phone call though....

[Lootifer]

WHats the Navy Seals' name PS? So i can google him. (I didnt know who either was before this thread)

[MegaProphet]

Good for Jason Collins, even better that his announcement seems to have been met with so much support. I've heard there's a group of NFL players who are planning to come out soon as well. I hope the support Jason Collins is getting encourages them

[muy_thaiguy]

Meh. Everyone and their sister is coming out. He's gay, he's gay. Whatever. "Coming out" has kind of lost impact.

FYI, just a personal opinion. I don't care if people are gay, straight, bi, celibate, whatever. If you're not hurting anyone, I don't really care what you do.

[strike wolf]

I was actually thinking of posting about it earlier but didn't get around to it. It's less of a deal that he came out, IMO at least, and more of a big deal that he was apparently the first active American athlete in (unless I'm mistaken) Basketball, Baseball, Football and/or hockey to do so (At least on the male side of sports. I don't know them by name but I understand there are at least a couple openly lesbian WNBA players). I was surprised that there hadn't been a precedent for this. It really is a big step and I support him in his efforts. I am curious as to the ripple effects this will have around professional and possibly college sports as well.

[Woodruff]

It's a big step in the realm of American, and in general, culture, having an active, outed, athlete in one of the major sports leagues. I hate this place and you guys are probably just gonna talk about stupid shit. But, go ahead. Discuss

It is a big step as far as professional sports in the U.S. goes. There have been professional athletes who were gay and their teammates knew about it (Glen Berks or something like that way back in the day), but not essentially telling everyone in the league, where there may be opponents who will use it as fodder against them.

Jason seems to have a good head on his shoulders about the situation too.

[Woodruff]

Yes Phatscotty, we all know you hate the gay.

[Woodruff]

and just like that another thread with potential goes down the drain.

...yeah. A thread who's title asks why nobody is talking about the topic matter, soooo much potential!

Because we shouldn't start conversations about things we're not already talking about? Is that actually what you mean?

[Night Strike]

There was no thread because it's not a real news story. Why is it so important that the world knows who someone else has sex with?


By the way, this does virtually guarantee he gets a contract next season, even though he's in his mid-30s on the downside of his career and is a free agent. Yey for threats of law suits and bad PR (which is the primary agenda here anyway)!

[Phatscotty]

Meh. Everyone and their sister is coming out. He's gay, he's gay. Whatever. "Coming out" has kind of lost impact.

FYI, just a personal opinion. I don't care if people are gay, straight, bi, celibate, whatever. If you're not hurting anyone, I don't really care what you do.

Good point. It actually takes more courage today to "come out" and say that marriage is what it always has been.

[Juan_Bottom]

I don't get what the big deal is about being gay.
Just be who you are and to hell with a-holes.

[Phatscotty]

I don't get what the big deal is about being gay.

It's not a big deal.

Some people are making it a big deal. Some people are even trying to fundamentally transform our entire society, a little more than a big deal you might say.

Some people would just like to live and let live.

[Timminz]

If I was an assassinated Navy SEAL, I would be very upset if the president didn't call me.

[Woodruff]

There was no thread because it's not a real news story. Why is it so important that the world knows who someone else has sex with?

Because people like you want to oppress them, that's why.

[Woodruff]

Meh. Everyone and their sister is coming out. He's gay, he's gay. Whatever. "Coming out" has kind of lost impact.

FYI, just a personal opinion. I don't care if people are gay, straight, bi, celibate, whatever. If you're not hurting anyone, I don't really care what you do.

Good point. It actually takes more courage today to "come out" and say that marriage is what it always has been.

It takes more courage to blatantly lie? I suppose you could call that courage, of a sort.

[Woodruff]

I don't get what the big deal is about being gay.

It's not a big deal.

Some people are making it a big deal. Some people are even trying to fundamentally transform our entire society, a little more than a big deal you might say.

Some people would just like to live and let live.

"Live and let live". Unless you want to get married. Or be able to take care of your partner's wishes after their death. Or be able to make decisions on their care. Yeah...live and let live, right?

[Night Strike]

There was no thread because it's not a real news story. Why is it so important that the world knows who someone else has sex with?

Because people like you want to oppress them, that's why.

Incorrect. Please learn what "oppression" means.