Straight-Acting?

I’m going on a rant today.

Does anyone get annoyed when you see those “straight-acting” logo’s that are numbered to represent how “straight-acting” you are? I absolutely detest those things. When I encounter them online, my respect for said person drops significantly. Probably not fair on my part but I can’t help it.

I’m loathe to admit it but when the site (no, I won’t link to it) first came out years (and I do mean years) ago, I took the test. I have an excuse as I was barely out of my teens and still ignorant. Even then, I was immediately disappointed w/the questions. Questions that are completely biased. Not to mention, it perpetuates the negative backward view our society has developed of what it means to be a “masculine” man. For example, if you enjoy gardening, that drops your point scale significantly. I know some pretty hot fucking landscapers who sweat more masculinity than some of these queens who wear their logo’s like a badge of honor.

I’m not bitter, nope, uh-huh, not me. (I just think we have enough battles to fight w/o fostering internalized homophobia amongst ourselves.)

3 thoughts on “Straight-Acting?”

  1. OH BOY! This particular subject bothers me more than just about any other. When I read the line “straight acting” I am prone to physical violence. I always question the author as to where one might attend “straight” acting classes and what exactly is “gay” acting? Finally, I’m one of 5 sons who all worked for my dad’s construction company and can kick ass with the best of them. And this is a truthful observation: The “punks” who use the phrase “straight acting” are almost/usually the biggest fem momma boys out there.

  2. When will people learn?! I loathe those kinds of ads or chat profiles….(no fats or fems, str8-acting only)…Jeeze, you’re automatically excluding a large segment of our population. Most guys are more than “one dimensional”.

  3. then it wouldn’t be wise to tell you what i sccored??

    Seriously, I’m with ya Mister Sister. I don’t feel as if i need to “act” straight or gay, i just am what i am and i’m trying my hardest to be authentic to that and that only.

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