http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/19/is-slog-too-gay Comments On: Is Slog Too Gay? by Jonah Spangenthal-Lee en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by MJGabay]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:38 -0700 The Stranger
Sometimes reading slog makes me feel like a bit of a fag hag, like maybe I should find an entertainment/current events blog whose content is more relevant to a horny *female*.
Posted by kingballs]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:22:04 -0700 The Stranger yes, you're right - I wasn't intending to address anyone in particular. just clarifying my position.
Posted by jw36]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:12:12 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Clam]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:45:48 -0700 The Stranger
Well now - a straight boy - with the amazing power to tell us more about being gay that gay guys ...hmmmm?

Oh, the real bulllshit of your posts ...
Posted by Mike from 19th Ave.]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:47:20 -0700 The Stranger
@ 81, see paragraph above, with the added clarification that I (personally) don't believe that women have to be any particular weight or body type to be attractive. I'm sure you were addressing the commenters at large...
Posted by Matt, now at home but on a different than normal computer]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:50:22 -0700 The Stranger
There are plenty of girl who have more weight who are very attractive; there are plenty of girls with her build who are attractive. People come in different shapes and sizes and have different ideals of what constitutes attractive.

To say that someone has to be at least slightly overweight to be considered sexy is just as ridiculous and offensive as saying that all girls should have Barbie doll shapes to be attractive.
Posted by jw36]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:48:39 -0700 The Stranger
I'm going to disagree. I have that woman's build, and I've never been pronounced unhealthy or too skinny at a physical. I eat a balanced diet, and I exercise everyday. I'm athletic, and my body fits my lifestyle. I know my body type isn't the ideal for everybody, but it's ideal for running, biking, rock climbing, white water rafting, hiking, dancing, and guitar playing, and thus is ideal for me. You'd be surprised how strong I am and how much I can lift. Lucky for me, I'm married to a man who's built just like me.
Posted by kim in portland]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:26:13 -0700 The Stranger Posted by eric (the other one)]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:05:00 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Matt who is at work and doesn't remember his password]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:14:06 -0700 The Stranger
There are a million things that happen every day in this world that have absolutely nothing to do with sexual orientation. The sun comes up. The war in Afghanistan goes on. People launch rockets to the moon. Tornados destroy trailer parks. Fat women get stuck to toilet seats. If you can't look at those things without putting on your "gay-colored glasses," well, then, I guess I feel sorry for you. Life isn't straight; life isn't gay. It just is, and it will avoid any attempt you may make to stuff it into a pigeonhole to make it more convenient for you.
Posted by Fifty-Two-Eighty]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:29:40 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Theo Magyar]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:15:20 -0700 The Stranger Posted by NumberOne]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:36:00 -0700 The Stranger
I am 6 feet tall and 140 pounds and in great health. I eat a balanced diet and am very physically active. Skinny is trait that runs in my family. I have the greatest sympathy for those who have trouble losing weight because I know from my own experience that there is no way to fight against your body's determination to be a certain size. I could no more gain 20 pounds than grow another arm.
Posted by kresblamania]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:54:06 -0700 The Stranger
F. T. W.

'Nuff said.

On-topic: gay, lesbian, straight, anything...seriously, it's all good. If somebody's too one-sided in their postings for you, well, don't read them, and don't even waste calories getting worked up about it. There's too good stuff going on out there (and some bad stuff that needs dealing with) for that.
Posted by Anonymous Slogga]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:52:37 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Matt from Denver]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:31:51 -0700 The Stranger
Sorry but 52/80 nailed this one.

Look, I'm straight, but I don't write about being straight from the time I get up til the time I go to bed, all day, every day, ad infinitum. Just write about something else for a change once in a while. Sheesh.

I come to SLOG to read about alt things in Seattle. From the upcoming architecture and building plans (by far my favorite series thanks Dom!), to new eats and treats from the ladies, the MJ legalization crusade, to picking on bike crusaders of all shapes and sizes.

But this over the top non stop gay shit has become incessantly tiring. Yes the Stranger is going to have some gayness.. no biggie.. but let's not define the entire place solely on GLBT issues...

mmmm k?

Bring on some Solstice Parade nekkid bike rider coverage damnit! :)
Posted by Reality Check]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:22:30 -0700 The Stranger Posted by COMTE]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:06:39 -0700 The Stranger
Oh, and throw in some NASCAR - that's pretty much guaranteed to unGay just about anything...
Posted by COMTE]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:06:04 -0700 The Stranger
That was incredibly insensitve. Yes, actually, as a human being you do have the duty to care for one another---that includes mental disorders.

On another note, people are allowed to be attracted to whatever body type they want. Straight men can like skinnny women, heavier women, curvy women. Gay men can like skinnny men, muscle clad men, heavier men. IT DOESN'T MATTER.

In other news, no, the Slog isn't too gay. If you think it's too gay, read the posts you like and that aren't "too gay" for you and quit complaining.
Posted by Sad]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:38:25 -0700 The Stranger Posted by kim in portland]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:31:45 -0700 The Stranger
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Posted by PISSED OFF QUEER"

It's so sad when conservatives pretend to be gay to tar both liberals and gays. Yeah, we know. You don't like either. But you're pretty obviously some sort of dumb troll.
Posted by gimme a break.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:22:00 -0700 The Stranger Posted by catiekat]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:03:19 -0700 The Stranger Posted by very bad homo]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:52:35 -0700 The Stranger Posted by disintegrator]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:35:06 -0700 The Stranger