Homophobic- Page 2

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 5:59pm

I don't like the word homophobic. I wish they would think of a more appropriate word to use. A phobia is a psychological condition, hate isn't.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:00pm

"Sing 'Melancholy Baby'!"

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:00pm

Skittles, please! We're singing here!

[Liam]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:01pm

**tip in hat**

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:01pm

Homophobia IS a psychological condition: a sickness, a disease, a pathology, a sociopathic disorder.

[AbbaRabbit]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:03pm

I have a pin on my guitar case that reads "Homophobia is a social disease"

speaking of which, ::grabs guitar and strums along with rath and CM::

[Liam]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:05pm

Homophobia is a social disease


I LOVE IT!

[AbbaRabbit]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:10pm

I'm scanning the pin, just for you Liam

Updated On: 6/9/05 at 06:10 PM

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:32pm

2 entries found for homophobic.
ho·mo·pho·bi·a ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hm-fb-)
n.
Fear of or contempt for lesbians and gay men.
Behavior based on such a feeling.


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[homo(sexual) + -phobia.]
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homo·phobe n.
homo·phobic adj.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:35pm

I WORK ALONE.

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:35pm

your avatar is scary.

[Liam]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:36pm

me?

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:49pm

No, Elphaba.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 6:58pm

Sorry CM2, I went to post before the choral fest began. Didn't mean to interrupt before.

I wrote a term paper on phobias last year, and the behaviors that are being identified with homophobia are not actual symptoms of a phobia.

A phobia is a persistent, excessive fear of the presence or anticipation of an object or situation. The stimulus provokes an immediate anxiety response, usually a panic attack. The avoidance and distress in anticipation of the stimulus interferes with the individual's normal routine and daily functioning.

The common meaning of homophobia is definitely a social disease and can be called a sociopathic disorder, but it is not a phobia.

Sorry, but the misuse of the names of psychological conditions is one of my pet peeves. Don't get me started on "antisocial".

Updated On: 6/9/05 at 06:58 PM

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:17pm

Rath is homophonicphobic

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:19pm

lol captain....come to Papa!

[Raggy Q poo]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:19pm

Ok- Liam, you have officially made me hysterical laugh to the point of crying.

I peed myself cuz this thread was scary...*oops* Does that make me homophobic!?!?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:20pm

Damn write I am, CM2.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:44pm

Wait a minute, CM, as Rath's agent I collect a percentage of ALL hat proceeds. If you draw more satisfied customers, fine. If you drive them away, get your own corner.

[Mythus]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 7:56pm

And, Liam, you can't be "a homophobic". You can be a homophobe, and you can be homophobic.

[MatthewAddison]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 8:03pm

Speaking of homophobes...

Anyone ever been to a gay-camp? Where they turn little boys and girls into morally-reformed heterosexuals?

I know I haven't, but I'd LOVE to work for one! Can I list some of you guys as references? Updated On: 6/9/05 at 08:03 PM

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 8:06pm

MAtthew,
I know you're kidding. I pray you are. My college roommate (ah, to be back in college, in the closet, and in love with your hot, also-closeted roommate) was put in one a few years ago. It's horrible. His family has also secreted him away from all of his old friends who nurtured this evilness inside him.

[Mythus]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 8:07pm

Ah, yes, those amazing people who magically change from gay to straight. I believe they're called "bisexual", or "in denial". Or they were never actually gay to begin with. Please, you can't leave homosexuality.

[MatthewAddison]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 8:09pm

Bwaysinger...

Why do you think I'm ON this board? I'm not GAY! Yuck! I'm straight! I just want to spread the word about change.

If you can change your address, you can change your sexuality! That's what the advertisement says, so it MUST be true!

If it's that easy...easy as changing your shirt...then- I'm in! Who's with me?

[MatthewAddison]

Posted: 6/9/05 at 8:11pm

And I'd like to know...

Does the eyebrow ring COME with your change or do you get that separately?