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Meliai · Oct 14, 2018

The 25 coolest towns in the United States for 2018 - Matador Network

My city made numero uno on this list hey, that's pretty rad!

tumbling.dice · Oct 14, 2018

I always hear Mel's posts in Lisa Simpson's voice for some reason. I really have no idea why.

Aerianne · Oct 14, 2018

Meliai · Oct 14, 2018

tumbling.dice said: ↑

I always hear Mel's posts in Lisa Simpson's voice for some reason. I really have no idea why.
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LOL i do not think that I take this as a compliment

tumbling.dice · Oct 14, 2018

Meliai said: ↑

LOL i do not think that I take this as a compliment
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Hahaha. It was not an insult I promise. She's smart, you're smart and all is good.

Running Horse · Oct 14, 2018

Aerianne said: ↑

I got some Pride beads and bracelets out of the trip, lol. They know when I attend Pride with them that I love those so they brought me some from the parade which was today.
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Never saw the damn point in Pride get togethers. You're gay I get it......explain to me how that makes you special enough to warrant your own parade......of course my phone wanted to type penis instead of parade....fuck you phone

Noserider · Oct 14, 2018

Meliai said: ↑

I would like to formally invite you to join my hip hop group
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Whoa whoa whoa WTF is this??

I thought we were The Two Stooges or whatever...Nosebleed and Melania.

You gonna pull a Cube and bounce on me to ball with Da Lynch Mob? Oh, just you wait for the diss track. It's on.

Pete's Draggin' · Oct 14, 2018

Meliai said: ↑

-[ Matador]
My city made[ numero uno ]on this list
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Meliai said: ↑

Ohh great question.

The Hip [Gansters]?
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Your link, lingo and idea gave me an idea.

"Gañgstañitas"

???

Noserider · Oct 14, 2018

Running Horse said: ↑

Never saw the damn point in Pride get togethers. You're gay I get it......explain to me how that makes you special enough to warrant your own parade......of course my phone wanted to type penis instead of parade....fuck you phone
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I've been explaining this for 20 years and I'm too tired.

This might help.

Why we have LGBTQ Pride and not 'Straight Pride'

Aerianne · Oct 14, 2018

Running Horse said: ↑

Never saw the damn point in Pride get togethers. You're gay I get it......explain to me how that makes you special enough to warrant your own parade......of course my phone wanted to type penis instead of parade....fuck you phone
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It's for Gay people to enjoy.

That's all that anyone needs to know, really.

Meliai · Oct 14, 2018

Noserider said: ↑

Whoa whoa whoa WTF is this??

I thought we were The Two Stooges or whatever...Nosebleed and Melania.

You gonna pull a Cube and bounce on me to ball with Da Lynch Mob? Oh, just you wait for the diss track. It's on.
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I thought we decided on a punk rawk band for Nosebleed and Melania lol

But goes without saying you're in my hip hop group. Nosebleed, why you buggin

I've also got a hip hop duo going with MC Fudz. Lots of side projects going. I'm a busy rapper.

soulcompromise · Oct 14, 2018

Running Horse said: ↑

Never saw the damn point in Pride get togethers. You're gay I get it......explain to me how that makes you special enough to warrant your own parade......of course my phone wanted to type penis instead of parade....fuck you phone
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I'm straight but I'll chime in with some wisdom on a sociological basis.

When
people believe that the roots of homosexuality are biological or that gays otherwise do not choose to be gay,
they are more likely to have positive or at least tolerant views of same-sex behavior. When they believe that
homosexuality is instead merely a personal choice, they are more likely to disapprove of it (Sheldon et al., 2007).
For this reason if for no other, it is important to know why some people are gay or bisexual while most are not.
Studies of the origins of sexual orientation focus mostly on biological factors and on social and cultural factors,
and a healthy scholarly debate exists on the relative importance of these two sets of factors.

Biological Factors
Research points to certain genetic and other biological roots of sexual orientation but is by no means conclusive.
One line of research concerns genetics. Although no “gay gene” has been discovered, studies of identical twins
find they are more likely to have the same sexual orientation (gay or straight) than would be expected from chance
alone (Kendler, Thornton, Gilman, & Kessler, 2000; Santtila et al., 2008). Because identical twins have the same
DNA, this similarity suggests, but does not prove, a genetic basis for sexual orientation. Keep in mind, however,
that any physical or behavioral trait that is totally due to genetics should show up in both twins or in neither twin.
Because many identical twins do not have the same sexual orientation, this dissimilarity suggests that genetics are
far from the only cause of sexual orientation, to the extent they cause it at all. Several methodological problems
also cast doubt on findings from many of these twin studies. A recent review concluded that the case for a genetic
cause of sexual orientation is far from proven: “Findings from genetic studies of homosexuality in humans have
been confusing—contradictory at worst and tantalizing at best—with no clear, strong, compelling
Another line of research concerns brain anatomy, as some studies find differences in the size and structure of
the hypothalamus, which controls many bodily functions, in the brains of gays versus the brains of straights
(Allen & Gorski, 1992). However, other studies find no such differences (Lasco, Jordan, Edgar, Petito, & Byne,
2002). Complicating matters further, because sexual behavior can affect the hypothalamus (Breedlove, 1997), it
is difficult to determine whether any differences that might be found reflect the influence of the hypothalamus on
sexual orientation, or instead the influence of sexual orientation on the hypothalamus (Sheldon et al., 2007).
A third line of biological research concerns hormonal balance in the womb, with scientists speculating that the
level of prenatal androgen affects which sexual orientation develops. Because prenatal androgen levels cannot be
measured, studies typically measure it only indirectly in the bodies of gays and straights by comparing the lengths
of certain fingers and bones that are thought to be related to prenatal androgen. Some of these studies suggest that
gay men had lower levels of prenatal androgen than straight men and that lesbians had higher levels of prenatal
androgen than straight women, but other studies find no evidence of this connection (Martin & Nguyen, 2004;
Mustanski, Chivers, & Bailey, 2002). A recent review concluded that the results of the hormone studies are “often
inconsistent” and that “the notion that non-heterosexual preferences may reflect [deviations from normal prenatal
hormonal levels] is not supported by the available data” (Rahman, 2005, p. 1057).
Social and Cultural Factors
Sociologists usually emphasize the importance of socialization over biology for the learning of many forms of
human behavior. In this view, humans are born with “blank slates” and thereafter shaped by their society and
culture, and children are shaped by their parents, teachers, peers, and other aspects of their immediate social
environment while they are growing up.
Given this standard sociological position, one might think that sociologists generally believe that people are gay
or straight not because of their biology but because they learn to be gay or straight from their society, culture, and
immediate social environment. This, in fact, was a common belief of sociologists about a generation ago (Engle
et al., 2006). In a 1988 review article, two sociologists concluded that “evidence that homosexuality is a social
construction [learned from society and culture] is far more powerful than the evidence for a widespread organic
[biological] predisposition toward homosexual desire” (Risman & Schwartz, 1988, p. 143). The most popular
introductory sociology text of the era similarly declared, “Many people, including some homosexuals, believe
that gays and lesbians are simply ‘born that way.’ But since we know that even heterosexuals are not ‘born that
way,’ this explanation seems unlikely…Homosexuality, like any other sexual behavior ranging from oral sex to
sadomasochism to the pursuit of brunettes, is learned” (Robertson, 1987, p. 243).
However, sociologists’ views of the origins of sexual orientation have apparently changed since these passages
were written. In a recent national survey of a random sample of sociologists, 22 percent said male homosexuality
results from biological factors, 38 percent said it results from both biological and environmental (learning) factors,
and 39 percent said it results from environmental factors (Engle et al., 2006). Thus 60 percent (= 22 + 38) thought
that biology totally or partly explains male homosexuality, almost certainly a much higher figure than would have
been found a generation ago had a similar survey been done.
In this regard, it is important to note that 77 percent (= 38 + 39) of the sociologists still feel that environmental
factors, or socialization, matter as well. Scholars who hold this view believe that sexual orientation is partly or
totally learned from one’s society, culture, and immediate social environment. In this way of thinking, we learn
“messages” from all these influences about whether it is OK or not OK to be sexually attracted to someone from
our own sex and/or to someone from the opposite sex. If we grow up with positive messages about same-sex
attraction, we are more likely to acquire this attraction. If we grow up with negative messages about same-sex
attraction, we are less likely to acquire it and more likely to have heterosexual desire.
It is difficult to do the necessary type of research to test whether socialization matters in this way, but the historical
and cross-cultural evidence discussed earlier provides at least some support for this process. Homosexuality was
generally accepted in ancient Greece, ancient China, and ancient Japan, and it also seemed rather common in those
societies. The same connection holds true in many of the societies that anthropologists have studied. In contrast,
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homosexuality was condemned in Europe from the very early part of the first millennium CE, and it seems to have
been rather rare (although it is very possible that many gays hid their sexual orientation for fear of persecution
and death).
So where does this leave us? What are the origins of sexual orientation? The most honest answer is that we do
not yet know its origins. As we have seen, many scholars attribute sexual orientation to still unknown biological
factor(s) over which individuals have no control, just as individuals do not decide whether they are left-handed
or right-handed. Supporting this view, many gays say they realized they were gay during adolescence, just as
straights would say they realized they were straight during their own adolescence; moreover, evidence (from toy,
play, and clothing preferences) of future sexual orientation even appears during childhood (Rieger, Linsenmeier,
Bailey, & Gygax, 2008). Other scholars say that sexual orientation is at least partly influenced by cultural norms,
so that individuals are more likely to identify as gay or straight and be attracted to their same sex or opposite sex
depending on the cultural views of sexual orientation into which they are socialized as they grow up. At best,
perhaps all we can say is that sexual orientation stems from a complex mix of biological and cultural factors that
remain to be determined.
The official stance of the American Psychological Association (APA) is in line with this view. According
to the APA, “There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a
heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic,
hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that
permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think
that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their
sexual orientation” (American Psychological Association, 2008, p. 2).
Although the exact origins of sexual orientation remain unknown, the APA’s last statement is perhaps the most
important conclusion from research on this issue: Most people experience little or no sense of choice about their
sexual orientation. Because, as mentioned earlier, people are more likely to approve of or tolerate homosexuality
when they believe it is not a choice, efforts to educate the public about this research conclusion should help the
public become more accepting of LGBT behavior and individuals.
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You don't have to read that, but I did. I found it fascinating. All this time I thought being gay was a choice. It turns out it's more biological than I realized.

Key Takeaways
• An estimated 3.8 percent, or 9 million, Americans identify as LGBT.
• Homosexuality seems to have been fairly common and very much accepted in some ancient societies
as well as in many societies studied by anthropologists.
• Scholars continue to debate the extent to which sexual orientation stems more from biological
factors or from social and cultural factors and the extent to which sexual orientation is a choice or
not a choice.

From "Social Problems: Continuity and Change"

There's actually a term called heterosexism that goes along with this topic.

Correlates of Heterosexism
Scholars have investigated the sociodemographic factors that predict heterosexist attitudes. Reflecting the
sociological axiom that our social backgrounds influence our attitudes and behavior, several aspects of our social
backgrounds influence views about gays and lesbians. Among the most influential of these factors are gender, age,
education, region of residence, and religion. We can illustrate each of these influences with the GSS question on
whether same-sex relations are wrong, using the response “always wrong” as a measure of heterosexism.
• Gender. Men are somewhat more heterosexist than women (see part a of Figure 5.3 “Correlates of
Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always Wrong”)”).
• Age. Older people are considerably more heterosexist than younger people (see part b of Figure 5.3
“Correlates of Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always Wrong”)”).
• Education. Less educated people are considerably more heterosexist than more educated people (see part c
206 • SOCIAL PROBLEMS: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
of Figure 5.3 “Correlates of Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always
Wrong”)”).
• Region of residence. Southerners are more heterosexist than non-Southerners (see part d ofFigure 5.3
“Correlates of Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always Wrong”)”).
• Religion. Religious people are considerably more heterosexist than less religious people (see part e of
Figure 5.3 “Correlates of Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always
Wrong”)”).
Figure 5.3 Correlates of Heterosexism (Percentage Saying That Same-Sex Relations Are “Always
Wrong”)
5.2 PUBLIC ATTITUDES ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION • 207
208 • SOCIAL PROBLEMS: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
Source: Data from General Social Survey. (2010). Retrieved from http://sda.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/
hsda?harcsda+gss10.
5.2 PUBLIC ATTITUDES ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION • 209
Because young people are especially likely to be accepting of homosexuality, attitudes about LGBT issues
should continue to improve as the older population passes away.
hepingting – CB106492 – CC BY-SA 2.0.
The age difference in heterosexism is perhaps particularly interesting. Many studies find that young people—those
younger than 30—are especially accepting of homosexuality and of same-sex marriage. As older people, who
have more negative views, pass away, it is likely that public opinion as a whole will become more accepting of
homosexuality and issues related to it. Scholars think this trend will further the legalization of same-sex marriage
and the establishment of other laws and policies that will reduce the discrimination and inequality that the LGBT
community experiences (Gelman, Lax, & Phillips, 2010).
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Meliai · Oct 14, 2018

Pete's Draggin' said: ↑

Your link, lingo and idea gave me an idea.

"Gañgstañitas"

???
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I like it. You're a genius!

Pete's Draggin' · Oct 14, 2018

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You gonna pull a Cube and bounce on me to ball with Da Lynch Mob?
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Dokken guitarist George Lynch ditched Dokken and went on to form da Lynch Mob

It failed.... he should've stayed with Dokken.

Pete's Draggin' · Oct 14, 2018

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I like it. You're a genius!
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Thanks for the compliment Mel.

Creative juices are flowin tonight...

Hopefully this can make me a possible candidate to be your groups Producer.

YouFreeMe · Oct 14, 2018

Don’t be trippin’, Nosebleed. There is plenty of room for all of us in our power female hip hop group.

Meliai · Oct 14, 2018

Pete's Draggin' said: ↑

Thanks for the compliment Mel.

Creative juices are flowin tonight...

Hopefully this can make me a possible candidate to be your groups Producer.
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I hear you're the best in the industry

Noserider · Oct 14, 2018

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Don’t be trippin’, Nosebleed. There is plenty of room for all of us in our power female hip hop group.
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We're just beefin to sell more albums. It's all manufactured.

guerillabedlam · Oct 14, 2018

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We're just beefin to sell more albums. It's all manufactured.
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Dang Youtube....

Irminsul · Oct 14, 2018

Have you got an EP tracklist though yet, Mel?

I do. It's called Southside Ryda

1. Intro <Runic Transmissions>
2. Irminsul
3. Hook, Line & Sinker
4. Southside Rider
5. Anvil toned Delivery
6. Who's askin'?

My gimmick is a reanimated Valkyrie fallen from Valhalla to walk the lands of the living today. And I ain't got time for anyone's shit! Muthafarkos.

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