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Old 02-12-2016, 08:38 AM
 
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We currently live in Denton, TX near Dallas and will be moving up to Norfolk soon. Neither of us are flamboyant I would say but just want an inside opinion on possibility of hate crimes or anything like that. We'll be living near ODU campus.
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Old 02-12-2016, 09:32 AM
 
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I am in Newport News. I don't think you will have any problem with hate crimes in Norfolk. Crime in general may be another matter, however.

Good luck with your move!

Last edited by TN Lily; 02-12-2016 at 09:32 AM.. Reason: Lack of reading comprehension on my part!
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Old 02-15-2016, 08:31 AM
 
Location: Hampton Roads
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Norfolk is pretty gay-friendly. As far as crime, the ODU area does have a lot of crime, but there are some nice parts near ODU as well. With anything, be smart about it! There are a lot of ODU students, drunk and walking home at 2AM who get robbed for an iPad they have out... just be cognizant of your surroundings and most of the time, you will be good!
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Old 02-16-2016, 04:58 AM
 
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Google Hampton Roads Pridefest and watch the video. This whole area is gay friendly, never heard anything about gay hate crimes in ten years living here. The people living here have been around the block numerous times.
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Old 02-18-2016, 12:17 PM
 
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Lesbian couple looking to move to Va Beach
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Old 02-20-2016, 03:27 PM
 
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Ghent area in Norfolk is very gay friendly. But most of Hampton Roads is. You won't have any problems!
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Old 02-23-2016, 11:26 AM
 
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I agree with the other posters. Have LGBT clients that live and work in Norfolk and have never had any problems. Not aware of any problems in Virginia Beach either.
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Old 02-23-2016, 11:39 AM
 
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Really, expecting to be roughed up with hate crimes the minute you arrive?

I see this question asked on cd forums all the time. The answer is always the same. Now days people don't care if you are or aren't Gay.
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