tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post5093471272737974738..comments2024-03-23T12:05:23.537-05:00Comments on The Wild Reed: The Thorpedo’s “Difficult Decision”Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-37917682896973722942011-11-24T00:44:29.211-06:002011-11-24T00:44:29.211-06:00I think it's only offensive if one has a negat...I think it's only offensive if one has a negative understanding of the word. I make it very clear that I don't. But it seems you do, Dollface.<br /><br />Also, I'm not clear on how exactly you see me describing closeted gay men.<br /><br />All I say is that many GLBT people have hidden “safely” behind the straight personas demanded of them by their careers and/or their standing in the social status quo. This includes those whom you label "masculine gay men." They may not have to hide as much as those who are flamboyant, but they're still living a secret, hidden life that takes energy away from the creative and life-giving endeavours of an authentic life.Michael J. Baylyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com