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Wouldn't guess? LOL
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Yes I have been asked numerous times to explain my sexuality or my stance on hetrosexual/gay relationships.
Please show me where there was whining
It was a question in response to an article that was published stating that sexuality is genetic. As stated by one responder the genetic aspect was specific to males not women. So is it men's inappropriate behaviour that makes women seek relationships with other women? I suspect this to be a factor because some men can be real AHs. Some women can be real bitches also.
Whilst I appreciate women don't want to be constantly bothered by horny men it works both ways.
At my age I have no desire to pursue women and as stated was just tryng to get an understanding. I have 3 adult children all in their 20's and don't need to prove anything, but if one approached me and told me they were gay I would want to be able to advise/consol them appropriately.
How would a parent handle this situation if it arose what advice would they give.
FFS stop being so touchy and assuming issues that were never raised.pgACt35Jjmwg37g3
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Be a good idea - calling people stupid here gets u a smack in the mouth.GAcn7iMxBeT5SRyP
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I don't even know what to say to that. First of all a basic understanding of genetics would make you aware of that a parent doesn't need to have a trait to pass it on to there child. They only need the gene. Additionally there was a time where homosexuality wasn't an accepted "lifestyle" and many people indeed some chose a conventional life with a partner of the opposite sex and even had kids.
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I have just read an artical where scientist have stated being gay is genetic.
I have also noticed that there are a lot of gay ladies on here.
Do you agree with this finding or is it because a man/men has/have been such an AH/s that you have gone to the darkside.
I despair when I see such beautiful women that dislike men sexually - after all we both have our rolls in nature.
To all the gay ladies that r sick of men hitting on them. Please don't hold it against us; we can't help it - it's the way mother nature made us.H8UaG6QhAtMuidXq
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If you're talking about the same study that I read about last week, then it was specificly about male sexual orientation and the fact that they've found some genes that seem to play a role in it (not just in being homosexual, but heterosexual as well). One of the 2 chromosomes involved is the X chromosome which all men inherit them from their mothers.
Oh, and these genes only play a role in it, but don't define sexual orientation. For instance in identical twins one can be gay and the other straight.
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Personally I don't care as long as they are good people, but if ur child came to u with such a confession u would like to have some knowledge in this area. This has not occured to me but it has to some people close to me.
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Confession? What crime do you think was committed?
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Quite correct, it's the epi markers that are believed to define a person's sexuality, this is epigenetics.
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i wasn't being serious. i figured i would troll back at Python but apparently i just found out he was just being stupid and not trolling.
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
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No crime was commited. If it is genetic, and I have been informed it only affects males I was curious as to why females are gay. What is the driver - many women suffer considerable abuse from men (not from me I might add) and thought this might be a primary factor. I could certainly understand if it were as there r some real bastards out there.
Just curious and trying to get a better understanding of people's choices/motivations. Stirred up a hornets nest and sorry I even asked the question. It appears some have taken offense where none was intended even though I clearly stated so at the outset. It's been a learning experience for me as a newbie on forums and I will not go there again.
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it is a fact otherwise why have the two sexes - that the way mother nature made it.
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Python, you asked me about more information. So I'm giving it too you.
This article is a few years old and not up to date on the newest developments. However it is a great summary on social relevance, history and research on the topic of homosexuality and genetics. It also evalues every study done and points out it's weaknesses.
http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/ViewPage.aspx?pageId=66
You can find even more information here:
http://genepi.qimr.edu.au/contents/p/staff/NGMHandbookBehGen_Chapter19.pdf
A newer study I found very interesting to read was summed up her:
http://io9.com/5967426/scientists-confirm-that-homosexuality-is-not-genetic--but-it-arises-in-the-womb
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Coming back to what this topic was intended to be about: The cold hard facts of science or whatever passes for it.
Python, you asked me about more information. So I'm giving it too you.
This article is a few years old and not up to date on the newest developments. However it is a great summary on social relevance, history and research on the topic of homosexuality and genetics. It also evaluates every study done and points out its weaknesses.
http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/ViewPage.aspx?pageId=66
You can find even more information here; (Everything you are expected to know after "Intro to Genetics")
http://genepi.qimr.edu.au/contents/p/staff/NGMHandbookBehGen_Chapter19.pdf
A newer study I found very interesting to read was summed up her:
http://io9.com/5967426/scientists-confirm-that-homosexuality-is-not-genetic--but-it-arises-in-the-womb
It also contains a link to the whole study for the really interested.
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No crime was commited. If it is genetic, and I have been informed it only affects males I was curious as to why females are gay. What is the driver - many women suffer considerable abuse from men (not from me I might add) and thought this might be a primary factor. I could certainly understand if it were as there r some real bastards out there.
Just curious and trying to get a better understanding of people's choices/motivations. Stirred up a hornets nest and sorry I even asked the question. It appears some have taken offense where none was intended even though I clearly stated so at the outset. It's been a learning experience for me as a newbie on forums and I will not go there again.
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so, it's ok for guys to hit on lesbians, because nature made them that way? really? well, then it's ok for lesbians to punch guys in the nuts, cause that's how nature made us.
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ok, just to solve the mystery of why some women are gay...
i am gay because i am. there. hope that helps. *bows*
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Dear pricklypear whether or not you meant your comment as a joke, I don't think it was in any way helpful. It only made people angrier and a mature conversation less likely.
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I don't think I'm stupid either just lack knowledge in some areas. Have a look at the link immediately above - it explains a lot and helps us understand why people r the way they are.iNbvqLxiJM8vj58W
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that's fine and all, but the link says it all: theories.
not facts.
we used to have a theory that the moon was made of cheese and the earth was flat.
besides, i'd take the word over a person that is living it over an "expert" or scientist giving their theories. i wouldn't ask someone who's never had kids on how to raise one.
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for me, a mature conversation is reserved for MENSA and real life. i came to a sex site to have fun.
and i lol'd @ helpful. you cannot change how another thinks or believes. you're posting in circles like the rest of us. i just have fun when i do it.
and if my (or anyone else's) posts make people angry, then i suggest they turn off their PCs or mobile devices. nothing typed here should be enough to warrant having someone get upset. especially if it is something in jest.
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besides, i'd take the word of a person that is living it over an "expert" or scientist giving their theories.
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.. so it is a great day to read such an informed post.. Quote by Python
It doesn't matter your sexual preference it is decided before ur even born and reinforces the arguement that people should be accpted as they are because they have absolutely no control over their sexuality.
