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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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How do you cope with homophobia?
I was outed as gay. Thing is, I'm not and want sex with women. But I have to live with people recognizing me in the street and laughing or saying nasty comments, not purchasing products from me anymore which impacts business, my life has been threatened. How do you cope? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How can you be outed as gay if you are straight?"
short version.... After losing my job I went out drinking with a friend who was gay. He got me d*unk and took advantage of me by kissing in the street. As this happened a gang of black guys exited the pub, saw me kissing a man, recognized me because they lives on my street. Then proceeded to state that when I come out of my house they're going to shoot me. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"And I take it you reported the threats of violence and homophones to the police "
Yes but without evidence the authorities say that it's in your head. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"And I take it you reported the threats of violence and homophones to the police
Yes but without evidence the authorities say that it's in your head. "
Really? Perhaps you should speak to another office then. I don't think most would suggest it's in your head, most will offer support or at least take a statement. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The dangers of Weymouth, eh?  "
Actually it happened in South East London. Then I bumped into the same gang in Poole, who then distributed their statement all over the south coast. It doesn't matter if I go to Bournemouth, Dorchester, Brighton, London. I get recognized in the street. |
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"The dangers of Weymouth, eh?
Actually it happened in South East London. Then I bumped into the same gang in Poole, who then distributed their statement all over the south coast. It doesn't matter if I go to Bournemouth, Dorchester, Brighton, London. I get recognized in the street."
I know! I've seen you in Brighton!!! I shouted out "Look! A gay man!!" but no-one reacted. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tbh the worst I've had was off a gay man who called me a disease carrier cos I'm bi but what your experiencing is a hate crime and has to be taken seriously by the law. No matter whether your bi, gay, transgender that is your choice and you should be free to live your life without being threatened. |
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By *4nc3rCouple
over a year ago
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I doubt your face is that special that people from all over the country a) Recognise you, b) Care enough to be trying to "ruin" your life.
Sorry, just think you should get over it and yourself and spare a thought for the people that ACTUALLY suffer with homophobia and lack of acceptance for their true selves day in day out, not just worrying about how others perceive them, but fighting with themselves over something they had no choice in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So he took advantage of you and you kissed him. No crime there. A gang came out of a pub, kniw you by name and have decided to pass your name and mug shot across the south coast of England.
You are recognised wherever you go by everyone, and business has gone down the pan.
What on earth are you selling that the word of a gang in London has so much influence over your client base?
Is everyone who comes into contact so easily influenced?
And even if you are erronously labelled as gay, why would that affect your business?
I would love to offer advice beyond speaking to the police, and I don't want to play down your predicament, but I work in Dorset and haven't heard anything...
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So he took advantage of you and you kissed him. No crime there. A gang came out of a pub, kniw you by name and have decided to pass your name and mug shot across the south coast of England.
You are recognised wherever you go by everyone, and business has gone down the pan.
What on earth are you selling that the word of a gang in London has so much influence over your client base?
Is everyone who comes into contact so easily influenced?
And even if you are erronously labelled as gay, why would that affect your business?
I would love to offer advice beyond speaking to the police, and I don't want to play down your predicament, but I work in Dorset and haven't heard anything...
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Not got up here yet either
Move to Manchester OP
We love a gay up here
We love a straight guy that kisses gay ones even more  |
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Sounds like a criminal matter to me. 
