Off-Topic

Lyaiera

Any mention of the use of "tranny" in the book?

L.Jenkins

I'm not religious, but this struck a chord and could almost be applied to any Adult with authority over today's Youth.

http://www.upworthy.com/a-stunning-blonde-blue-eyed-freshman-sits-next-to-him-in-church-things-dont-go-the-way-hed-like?c=gt1

Annasopra

I can't believe Julian Simmons commentary will no longer introduce corrie

L1011

Joeytheparrot wrote: »

I can't believe Julian Simmons commentary will no longer introduce corrie

Freesat, you can keep UTV Norn Iron Hi for as long as you want.

J_E

I was hard on it in the past, but I thought it would be a good idea to use Grindr again to find friends (not hookups). Oh boy, I was being optimistic. Usual level of dignity and manners out the door! I thought it might have been a little mellower but it definitely has its own 'vibe'. Scruff seems to have a lot more decency. I like hookups as much as the next person (not at the moment as in a happy relationship) but what is it with a select few apps/sites and terrible manners? If it says I'm partnered at least 2 times and that I am not hunting, looking for local friends, how hard is it for some people to get it? Never had a successful interaction there, period.

Ten of Swords

Congratulations to Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer

It is a shame that twitter and some of the media have to make such a big deal about the age gap :mad:

jobbridge4life

Ten of Swords wrote: »

Congratulations to Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer

It is a shame that twitter and some of the media have to make such a big deal about the age gap :mad:

Honestly the age gap bothers me. It is irrelevant that he is LGBT (as am I) its just the gap.

Ten of Swords

jobbridge4life wrote: »

Honestly the age gap bothers me. It is irrelevant that he is LGBT (as am I) its just the gap.

It's unconventional but if it this decision makes them both truly happy then I don't see the issue. Most of my LGBT friends that are in a relationship have a partner that is of a similar age but a few do not and there are one or two big enough age gaps, I have never thought this was unusual or that their happiness was disingenuous.

Some newspapers are typically sensationalising the age gap but some twitter comments are just over the top cruel (as expected)

L.Jenkins

jobbridge4life wrote: »

Honestly the age gap bothers me. It is irrelevant that he is LGBT (as am I) its just the gap.

So what, he's a man cougar! I say fair dues for bagging a younger bloke.

jobbridge4life

Itzy wrote: »

So what, he's a man cougar! I say fair dues for bagging a younger bloke.

You see this is where I guess I differ. I don't see him as having 'bagged' anyone. I see him as being a fool. An embarrassing fool. Like if I found out my millionaire (hypothetical) Grandfather found 'love' with a buxom blond in her 20s. Its beyond embarrassing.

I get that we all* want sex with gorgeous young things but seriously its so transparent and then to call it a marriage? Just **** em.

That said I am not part of their relationship. I know zero about it other than what has been reported. I am only giving my honest initial reaction.

L.Jenkins

I hate to say, but I don't say age as a factor in any relationship.

jobbridge4life

Itzy wrote: »

I hate to say, but I don't say age as a factor in any relationship.

Well I unapologetically do. Most certainly in a relationship supposed to last forever as in a marriage.

L.Jenkins

Yes Marriage should last forever, but sadly in too many cases, it doesn't for a number of reasons i.e. terminal illness of a partner or untimely bereavement, divorce and mutual separation.

Jentle Grenade

A lot of lgbt couples I know (myself included) have some sort of an age gap. There's 8 years between my girlfriend and I which isn't much at all in the grand scheme of things. He's happy out, why begrudge him that.

J_E

jobbridge4life wrote: »

Well I unapologetically do. Most certainly in a relationship supposed to last forever as in a marriage.

As someone who is in a relationship with an age gap, I'd ask you put your prejudices aside.

RiseToMe

jobbridge4life wrote: »

You see this is where I guess I differ. I don't see him as having 'bagged' anyone. I see him as being a fool. An embarrassing fool. Like if I found out my millionaire (hypothetical) Grandfather found 'love' with a buxom blond in her 20s. Its beyond embarrassing.

I get that we all* want sex with gorgeouso young things but seriously its so transparent and then to call it a marriage? Just **** em.

That said I am not part of their relationship. I know zero about it other than what has been reported. I am only giving my honest initial reaction.

You do realise that his younger partner is a millionaire? so your perception that it is a money grabbing exercise is very misplaced.

jobbridge4life

J_E wrote: »

As someone who is in a relationship with an age gap, I'd ask you put your prejudices aside.

I am not suggesting that every relationship with a greater age difference than six days between partners is some how deficient. As with everything there are varying levels and exceptions etc. I also wasn't trying to say that an age gap would be a determinative factor but simply that it would be a factor among others.

rainbow kirby

Each to their own really. If it works for them - great. If people have better relationships with someone around their own age - also great.

J_E

jobbridge4life wrote: »

I am not suggesting that every relationship with a greater age difference than six days between partners is some how deficient. As with everything there are varying levels and exceptions etc. I also wasn't trying to say that an age gap would be a determinative factor but simply that it would be a factor among others.

You are insinuating it though. Stephen Fry is hardly taking advantage of Joe off the street here.

jobbridge4life

J_E wrote: »

You are insinuating it though. Stephen Fry is hardly taking advantage of Joe off the street here.

No you are interpreting it that way. I actually come at this from the other side altogether. I'm embarrassed for Stephen.

L.Jenkins

jobbridge4life wrote: »

No you are interpreting it that way. I actually come at this from the other side altogether. I'm embarrassed for Stephen.

Can you explain why you're embarrassed for him though? I don't seen age as an issue.

Ash885

Itzy wrote: »

Can you explain why you're embarrassed for him though? I don't seen age as an issue.

Well maybe it's opened up a lot of his private life to scrutiny, which in recent times has been pretty stressful to say the least. He's obviously very proud of this and why shouldn't he be. I'm glad he's found happiness. The 30 year age gap wouldn't settle right for me though. But again, I'm glad he's found a partner he loves.

enoughalready

What an inspirational woman!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIhsv18lrqY

TED Talks feat. Panti

Ash885

I'm pretty sure most if not all of my self confidence being gay recently stems from Panti. Whatever your views on drag are, the views Rory gives are just so spot on it's insane.

jobbridge4life

Ash885 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure most if not all of my self confidence being gay recently stems from Panti. Whatever your views on drag are, the views Rory gives are just so spot on it's insane.

They are but at the same time I don't think plenty of other people couldn't have done just as well if not better.

PeterJC!

That talk was fantastic, I was lucky enough to be there for TEDxDublin and it was definitely one of the highlights.

LegacyUser

Can someone explain what the situation is for gay teachers and why their position is precarious?

Annasopra

handsy wrote: »

Can someone explain what the situation is for gay teachers and why their position is precarious?

Basically under equality legislation Religious schools can sack LGBT teachers in order to uphold their ethos.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/legislation-bars-workplace-dignity-for-gay-teachers-266120.html

carzony

first post on here

Can I ask what's the story with all the dating sites? are they only for hookups? are they ang good for meeting nice people and not sex crazed lads lol. and what type of lads do you usually see on them as in old, young?

Ten of Swords

carzony wrote: »

first post on here

Can I ask what's the story with all the dating sites? are they only for hookups? are they ang good for meeting nice people and not sex crazed lads lol. and what type of lads do you usually see on them as in old, young?

Depends on the site. Apps are more likely to be used mostly for hookups but people look for friends on them too.

I guess on many sites the majority of users would be in their 20s