do you think people are becoming more open to lgbts because of the media?

The media may help when it comes to allowing the lgbts to be more open themselves, but I don't think it is the media that is causing others outside of this group to be open to them.

It's the fact that these days most lgbts are open themselves about who they are (most don't try to hide it). And so all us non-lgbts now interact, often on a daily basis, with people who are open about who they are. Aside from that aspect of who they are, we also see the other human qualities in them that we all share.

And quite frankly, I find it hard to judge someone who I know would literally give their shirt off their back to help someone else, when the people who tell me they should be judged are nowhere near that same level of selflessness (and I'm sure there are many others just as great as they guy I'm specifically talking about).

I choose to judge people based on how they present themselves to me, not based a stereotype I find either right or wrong. I think more and more people are simply choosing to do the same.

So yeah, the media helps the lgbts become open, and possibly forces those who'd rather not think about it confront the fact that it's out there... but it's the lgbts themselves who cause others to be more open about them. It's easy to point a finger at an idea with no substance behind it, but not so easy when it's someone you know personally and cannot help but see as a great person.

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I would say yes but I am not proud of this Shot at Love/Double shot at love thing, I think it makes homosexuality look bad. Not because the hosts are bi but because of the way it's portrayed due to their behavior.

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yeah,

i definately think that.

But i think its more really about letting the viewers have an open view of how NORMAL lgbt are really.

It's normal for people to fear what they don't know, and there aren't TOO many lgbt out there. So really i think its more about people learning that the reality of it is: lbgt people of that orientation is simply a personal preferance, rather than...a "differant" species so what not. :)

hope this helps

I more hope that it's because people in general are becoming more accepting of others. I'm straight, but I would have no problem if either/both of my sons said that they were gay.

yes. i agree. society is definitely more open to most sexuality preferences. some are stereotypical but at least more people are aware of lgbts and this will help hinder hate groups.

I think for the most part those who are close minded will remain that way. It could be influencing a few though.

yes i think that is a big part of it. i also think a big part of it is people coming out as gay in everyday life. people know a lot more openly gay people now, their friends, neighbors, relatives, coworkers,etc. it is becoming hard not to accept gays and lesbians when you know so many of them in everyday life. coming out is good for the gay community/gay rights.

you know, other than here, i don't see anything gay related. on tv or outside, nothing. it's like where i live, gay ppl don't exist. the DO but like, hidden i guess.

there isn't any hate here at all really, so i guess that's a good thing but its like nothing.

Absolutely!

I bet a decade from now, homophobia in the US will be just as taboo as racism!!!!

But we mustn't give up now!