Comments on: Gay support group told: 'Gay men are confident enough already' http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/ PinkNews.co.uk Gay News (UK and world) from Pink News - all the gay news for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community in the UK and beyond- thegaynews from Pink News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Keith http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62304 Keith Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:36:12 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62304 #3 Surely that was ..."...a man after midnight...".? No.? K #3
Surely that was …"…a man after midnight…".?
No.?
K

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: jonnielondon http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62133 jonnielondon Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:42:51 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62133 The affluence of LGBT people is a complete myth. Attached is recent research on this: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS151885+20-Mar-2009+PRN20090320. Because of the prejudice and discrimination that gay and lesbian people face, our job prospects tend to be more unstable and limited, and our pay is lower. Another study I found indicates that women in general earn 66% of what men make, and lesbians earn up to 13% less than their straight female counterparts! As for outward self-confidence, appearances are deceiving! Most people want to put their best foot forward and come across as confident as possible! Studies indicate that LGBT people are at the greatest risk for bullying, harassment, anxiety and depression, not to mention low self-esteem. Tell these goofballs to do their homework. The affluence of LGBT people is a complete myth. Attached is recent research on this: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS151885+20-Mar-2009+PRN20090320. Because of the prejudice and discrimination that gay and lesbian people face, our job prospects tend to be more unstable and limited, and our pay is lower. Another study I found indicates that women in general earn 66% of what men make, and lesbians earn up to 13% less than their straight female counterparts!

As for outward self-confidence, appearances are deceiving! Most people want to put their best foot forward and come across as confident as possible! Studies indicate that LGBT people are at the greatest risk for bullying, harassment, anxiety and depression, not to mention low self-esteem. Tell these goofballs to do their homework.

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: Ryan Haynes - fyi radio http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62125 Ryan Haynes - fyi radio Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:18:31 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62125 We need to show them the vulnerable - but unfortunately most of the gay media - especially now Pink Paper no longer exists does NOT show, or report on small community groups. But rather focus on London, celebrities and commercial opportunities... We need to show them the vulnerable – but unfortunately most of the gay media – especially now Pink Paper no longer exists does NOT show, or report on small community groups. But rather focus on London, celebrities and commercial opportunities…

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: Dan http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62119 Dan Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:39:48 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62119 Surprisingly (or unsurpisingly), considering the proximity of Essex to London, there is very little in the way of activities or support for LGBT in Essex. I've never encountered Essex Gay Men, although I've seen them advertising for volunteers on a charity site. It's absolutely disgusting that gay men in Essex should have their support service refused a paltry £500 support grant based on "gay men are confident enough already". Firstly, we're not all Graham Norton or John Barrowman! Judging our community just by those that are visible is plain wrong. Whilst it is true that all gay men strive to go about their lives with confidence, Essex needs a local gay community, not reliance on the London scene which is isolating in it's very nature. Clearly, Essex Gay Men is aimed at supporting not only out gay men, but also those who can't or do not want to come out. Surely these men are the most vulnerable of all, and really need support. To this end, this move by the two councillors is blatantly prejudiced. I will be writing to Andrew Cain to this effect. Surprisingly (or unsurpisingly), considering the proximity of Essex to London, there is very little in the way of activities or support for LGBT in Essex.

I've never encountered Essex Gay Men, although I've seen them advertising for volunteers on a charity site. It's absolutely disgusting that gay men in Essex should have their support service refused a paltry £500 support grant based on "gay men are confident enough already".

Firstly, we're not all Graham Norton or John Barrowman! Judging our community just by those that are visible is plain wrong.

Whilst it is true that all gay men strive to go about their lives with confidence, Essex needs a local gay community, not reliance on the London scene which is isolating in it's very nature.

Clearly, Essex Gay Men is aimed at supporting not only out gay men, but also those who can't or do not want to come out. Surely these men are the most vulnerable of all, and really need support. To this end, this move by the two councillors is blatantly prejudiced.

I will be writing to Andrew Cain to this effect.

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: Brian Burton http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62097 Brian Burton Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:23:18 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62097 GIMME, GIMMIE, GIMME YOU STINGY LOT! GIMME, GIMMIE, GIMME YOU STINGY LOT!

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: tsuchan http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62089 tsuchan Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:56:37 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62089 I can understand how he reaches that opinion, from what he sees around him. What he needs help understanding is what he doesn't see. Because it's the people who need the services of a support group like this who don't have confidence and esteem. They're very much in need and that's exactly why he'll never see them. But... I would also like to see a genuine gay "community", where we *do* help our own "family". I can understand how he reaches that opinion, from what he sees around him. What he needs help understanding is what he doesn't see. Because it's the people who need the services of a support group like this who don't have confidence and esteem. They're very much in need and that's exactly why he'll never see them.

But… I would also like to see a genuine gay "community", where we *do* help our own "family".

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]> By: Gregg http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html/comment-page-1/#comment-62060 Gregg Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:16:18 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-13183.html#comment-62060 They're both Tory councillors. They're both Tory councillors.

(Report comment to the moderator)

]]>