Gay Hotel In Carlow

damien

Stephanos wrote:

But I am guessing the creators of Boards did not for a moment think that all gay/lesbian/bisexual people are the same.

Actually they strongly opposed the creation of this forum for a long time for "our own good" and to protect us from evil nazis.

If fishermen wanted to stay in a hotel that was 'fishermen orientated' then I am sure they would exist. Some entrepreneur would definitely be on to that by now.

Maybe this will be the next last lurch before death of this guy who seems not to be able to rake in the cash by appealing to a greater majority of people.

You asked if gay people have special needs. I have one! I have a need to be able to touch and kiss my boyfriend wherever I please. Although it is 2006 (thanks for the news flash) I still do not feel brave enough to do so in certain places. If I needed to go away with my fella to Carlow I might just consider booking a room.

I still see a need for gay bars and gay resource centres for those who are closeted and do no want to be seen as being gay in the wider community and I see nothing wrong with people who choose this or in some cases have no choice.

But generally going to a hotel with a partner means a room to stay in. Most people don't stay in their hotel all day long, they go out and there and then there's that issue once again of not wanting to be affectionate in public. Unless you create a whole resort, a gay hotel isn't going to do much to help you being affectionate outside the blackened windows of the hotel.

Sapien

Hmm_Messiah wrote:

You respond to some one giving their opinion in that way?

I am as careful about interpreting tone from plain texts as anyone. The tone of your text was clearly dismissive and derisory. If you can't handle ungloved debate, try to be a little more circumspect.

Hmm_Messiah wrote:

Jesus, when will people on this forum just acknowledge people have differing opinions, and might limit themselves to expressing their own rather than some crusade to change the others.

Oh, my apologies. I didn't realise that your opinions weren't to be responded to. Though really, people should be more clear about it when they just want to post up their thoughts for everybody to read, but aren't prepared to have them challenged. There should be a little box one could tick, or something.

CiaranC wrote:

Segregation because its 'more comfortable' is the road to hell.

Well when you call it segregation - of course it seems ugly. Why not just call it apartheid, and be upfront about it. I, however, think the word specialisation is little more fitting, and a lot less shrill.

CiaranC wrote:

Concepts like gay hotels only slow progress toward that day.

In case you missed it, I questioned whether that day would, or should ever come.

damien.m wrote:

Quote:
gay doctors surgeries

They're called STI/STD/GUM clinics

Charming. Remind me to ignore you in future.

damien

Sapien wrote:

Remind me to ignore you in future.

I actually read that as english. Congrats on the decorking.

Stephanos

This argument has gone full circle at this stage. It has managed to encompass the usual debates that have arisen in this forum.

The simple equation is:

Gay Hotel + Need for Gay Hotel = Profit

Good points have been made by all parties but I think it is time to hand over to the hotel itself. Its outcome will be an interest to me.

Michigan

My perspective,and only mine,is that even in 2006,worldwide gay couples need a safe place to rest their heads at night.
So if an accomodation that caters to gay people and people who are not gay paranoid is available and it makes people feel comfortable I say Hip Hip Hooray!