Microsoft finally looking to stop gay bannings on Live

Why not try something radical like… banning the bigots instead of the victims?

/Checks calendar
Hmmm it does seem to be 2009

Not to mention that gay has more than that one meaning.

“Why not try something radical like… banning the bigots instead of the victims?”

Because 90% of companies prefer to satisfy the demands of the people who complain the loudest, instead of acknowledging the status of those who aren’t whining and bitching a lot.

Besides… ban the bigots on live and there’d be about 12 people left.

And this is bad because…?

I’d be surprised if they don’t just do something in a way that if you put in some words that are on “The List” they it comes with a pop up saying “Oh hey, so your gay right? Well, that’s nice, not our thing but still, we’re cool with it, but unfortunately some people in the mid west aren’t, and they have money too, more than modern folks actually, anyway, your profile will only been seen by those of 18 years or older, is that cool? Right, have a nice day and get your friends at the march to sign up too!”

Current policy is fine. No need to fix.

Perhaps they should extend it to black people? And women, perhaps? What about the lower classes?

Nope. But I would say to extend it to bestiality and child sex offenders.

Because obviously homosexuals are just as bad as those guys, right?

Maybe not sex offenders, they are much lower.

Bottom line, xbox live is a gaming service. Not a gay dating service. I don’t see normal people trying to find relationships on there, why should it be any different for homosexuals?

Blizzard made the right decision back in the day to ban the guilds that were expressing their sexual orientations as well. It’s not the place for it.

VG247 is a dating service though. We can all be as gay (happy?) as we want here.

“Blizzard made the right decision back in the day to ban the guilds that were expressing their sexual orientations as well. It’s not the place for it.”

Blizzard received so much hassle, abuse and complaints for that they were eventually forced to reverse the decision and change their EULA to indicate that the free expression of sexuality is acceptable behaviour.

Where does it say she was looking for a date?

She obviously was. She’s a lesbian.

Was she a hot lesbian, though? That’s the important question thagt needs answering here, I feel.

Stating your sexual orientation on a social network has nothing to do with playing games. I should change my name to LikesAsianWomenJeremyCAFE, right?

There is no purpose of having a sexual orientation in a gamertag and the majority of people on xbox live, and the USA, would prefer not to see it.

And yes, many of us would rather kids be brought up without having to be introduced to a DECISION made by others that is not natural.

Speak for yourself. I’m quite happy to discuss homosexuality with my kids without fear of them ‘catching it’.

Uhm, but what are you supposed to write? Why should you write what you are supposed to write? Why can’t you write what you want to write? Why does anyone care what I write? If it’s in about me section, why can’t I write something about me? Why do we have freedom of expression?

jeremy – x 15 billion

Why because I don’t agree with a choice that is not natural? And because I would rather not know who made this choice while im trying to play call of duty or xbox live arcade?

If people want to live this lifestyle, good for them. I won’t be pushing the fact im straight on them as they should be pushing the fact they are bi/homosexual. They can look for attention in other places.

“Stating your sexual orientation on a social network has nothing to do with playing games.”

Microsoft have promoted Xbox Live as a social networking system for quite some time now, and its tools lend it in that direction as well.

“There is no purpose of having a sexual orientation in a gamertag and the majority of people on xbox live, and the USA, would prefer not to see it.”

Because the USA gets to dictate what the rest of the world should do, amirite? Oh, and just because a lot of people think it, doesn’t automatically make it right.

“And yes, many of us would rather kids be brought up without having to be introduced to a DECISION made by others that is not natural.”

It’s people like you that set the world back a hundred years. Sexuality is a *decision”? Please, please, please do show me the PROOF of that.

Knowing many men and woman who are homosexual, and being attracted to men myself, I can certainly assure that it’s no more a “decision” for us as it is for you to decide you’re straight. It’s not our fault that you’re so simple minded that you’re too scared to teach your children about the broad world that is outside your door.

“If people want to live this lifestyle, good for them. I won’t be pushing the fact im straight on them as they should be pushing the fact they are bi/homosexual. They can look for attention in other places.”

One other thing. How the hell is simply stating your sexual preference “pushing” it on you? Are the trying to force it on you? Are they DEMANDING you listen and acknowledge it? No, they’re not.

My nephew is 10. He understood and accepted what gay people were before he was even 7. I can safely live in the comfort of knowing who the better parents were in this case.

I’d like to know who decides what’s ‘natural’ and what isn’t.

I don’t believe humans were ever designed to be able to fly, so perhaps we should all be pretending that aeroplanes don’t exist.

I brought up the fact the USA is overwhelmingly in support of keeping it out of every day life because that is where XBOX Live is developed. You can expect something to relate to where it was created. I understand Europe has a completely different view on sexuality, and if you guys get different terms, great. I wouldn’t care.

To say I am simple minded because I don’t support homosexuality is outrageous. Yes you are right, because a majority goes with one thing doesn’t mean its right. The hate towards blacks in America was outrageous. However skin color is something you are born with. And I stand by saying your sexual orientation is a decision that is heavily influenced by your childhood.

Anyways, obviously I am alone on this here and it is getting beyond the intent of this news post. So I will shut up and stop voicing my opinion.

“I’d like to know who decides what’s ‘natural’ and what isn’t.

I don’t believe humans were ever designed to be able to fly, so perhaps we should all be pretending that aeroplanes don’t exist.”

You can’t reproduce with a chimp or dog anymore than two homosexual partners can. That is what defines ‘natural’ for me.

Your opinion’s welcome, jeremy. Although, I love giant cocks up my ass, and I had a perfectly sedate childhood, to be honest.

“I brought up the fact the USA is overwhelmingly in support of keeping it out of every day life because that is where XBOX Live is developed.”

Actually, quite a significant portion of Xbox Live development, since its inception, has been done in Europe.

“The hate towards blacks in America was outrageous. However skin color is something you are born with. And I stand by saying your sexual orientation is a decision that is heavily influenced by your childhood.”

And I repeat, show me proof that sexuality is a *decision*. You can stand by whatever you want, but if you can’t actually back it up with some proof, that just makes you a willing bigot.

“To say I am simple minded because I don’t support homosexuality is outrageous.”

No actually, it isn’t. It’s perfectly acceptable. You’re undermining people for what they are, instead of who they are.

“You can’t reproduce with a chimp or dog anymore than two homosexual partners can. That is what defines ‘natural’ for me.”

Considering that humans are one of very few species on the planet with higher brain functions that allow them to derive *pleasure* from sex, and don’t use it simply as a procreation tool, that argument holds little weight.

P.S. I noticed you completely ignored the fact that I debunked your argument about social networks. If its acceptable on other social networks like Facebook and MySpace, it’s acceptable on Xbox Live as well.

You tell him Pat. It might not be natural but if it feels good, go with it!

Pat: Having read your views on this stuff, I’ve no doubt you’re gonna be the best father to that kid anyone could ever be.

What kid? Me? Pat is like a father figure to me, that’s true. When he isn’t trying to get in my pants that is.

Okay, now, that’s just creepy. *laughs*

That’s what I say to Pat, but he’s very persuasive when he wants to be.

All those free games must be really hard to resist, huh?

It’s okay. I wouldn’t turn it down either.

I think what we need here is a group hug. Who’s got the baby oil?

IdislikehomosexualityRAMMEDDOWNMYTHROATwhenI’mnotinthemoodforitlol

It’s amusing that every time homosexuality gets mentioned, people start pretending that they are gay.

It’s quite a strange, sheep-like reaction…

We’d better hope there aren’t any bestiality fans lurking, then.

Who says anyone is pretending?

I can tell. Real homosexuals aren’t as crass as you guys.

They are.

Someone get PESFanboy over here, stat!

“I can tell. Real homosexuals aren’t as crass as you guys.”

Who exactly is pretending?

Exactly.

They should just leave that off. I dont have anything against homosexuals, and that person that said that it was a “decision” is an idiot obviously.But I dont see the relevance to putting your sexual orientation on a game tag.

Someone said that myspace and facebook did it, so why should LIVE do it, well Myspace and Facebook is kinda a place where you go to MEET people. LIVE is to play games. Not hook -up so who cares what your maritial status is, zodiac sign or if you are gay/lesbian bi or whatever.

Leave that where it belongs… on EHARMONY.

But if we don’t care, why should we worry if they put it in their gamertag?

Of course, we are missing the point a little here – she didn’t put it in here gamertag. It was in her profile, probably under the ‘bio’ bit. Where you’re supposed to write stuff about yourself.

My bio says:

“Stop looking at my profile!!!”

Nothing more, nothing less.

Ok, well thats what i meant. Im saying NO ONE should put it. Straight or Gay. I mean come on. If a person put something like that, you know that the person is expecting a reaction. Why put it? What is the relevance to gaming?