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Old 02-17-2014, 03:47 PM
 
Location: Atlantis
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No.

They are attracted to the pheromones of members of the same sex. Nothing related to genes.

Even if it was possible for scientists to identify a type of gene that 'made' someone homosexual, the entire theory could be disproven if for example the gene was identified in for example: a select group of males at or about the age of 14. Then as a control study - each male was put on a separate desert island. And each island was inhabited by the alleged 'gay' male and ten supermodel quality, hot women.

His lack of availability of other males would result in him not being gay if the same scientists returned to the island a few years later. They would find that he more than likely mated with every woman on the island. Because being heterosexual is man's natural state of being. That does not mean that being gay is wrong, but it is not by any means consistent with natural law. Mammals procreate by nature ant that is impossible with homosexuality. Once again - the behavior is not wrong, it is just not consistent with the proliferation of the species.
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Old 02-17-2014, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Area 51.5
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yes, clearly some do. Some people are gay and you know just by listening to them or even looking at them.. Thats not because you're a good guesser.
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Those are learned behaviors. The way that they talk and/or dress. They make a conscious choice to be gay (and there is nothing wrong with that) and then begin to mimic and incorporate existing homosexual traits into their own behavior.

Like someone choosing to like the Seahawks and then wearing a Seahawk jersey as opposed to a Dallas Cowboys jersey. Or someone being part of a certain religion, then wearing the kind of clothing associated with that belief.

Indeed. They've spent time cultivating their demeanor. They taught themselves how to flounce. If it were natural, we'd see little boys flouncing before they know they're gay.
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:02 PM
 
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Indeed. They've spent time cultivating their demeanor. They taught themselves how to flounce. If it were natural, we'd see little boys flouncing before they know they're gay.
Or maybe puberty might come into play. After all, we dont really see st8ness in little boys either.
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Indeed. They've spent time cultivating their demeanor. They taught themselves how to flounce. If it were natural, we'd see little boys flouncing before they know they're gay.
As an apparent flouncing expert can you elaborate? Did you study flouncing or did your skills on the subject come naturally? When did you know you were a flouncemaster?
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:27 PM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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It is all about the wiring in the brain...There is no gay gene....This has been known for years.

Gay brains structured like those of the opposite sex - life - 16 June 2008 - New Scientist
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:28 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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Indeed. They've spent time cultivating their demeanor. They taught themselves how to flounce. If it were natural, we'd see little boys flouncing before they know they're gay.

Sorry, but you DO see that.
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:31 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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Seems to be an awful lot of Gay obsession with those that CLAIM they are straight.

Just a general observation ...
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Old 02-17-2014, 06:43 PM
 
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As an apparent flouncing expert can you elaborate? Did you study flouncing or did your skills on the subject come naturally? When did you know you were a flouncemaster?
Some of the world's best know Master Naturalists were keen observers of flora, fauna, and flounce.
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:26 PM
 
Location: Type 0.73 Kardashev
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Is there such a thing, and if not would that support gays actually being born straight?
There may be - but none has been identified.

And, to answer your second question, no. Not all born traits are genetic. The classic example is handedness, right and left as well as ambidexterity.

Finally, if homosexuality has gay components, it may well be from a variety of genes, all of which likely serve - as do most genes - myriad other functions. This would explain why a trait that might inhibit ones propensity to reproduce would perpetuate itself - it may well be tied to advantageous, though perhaps completely unrelated, traits.
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Old 02-17-2014, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Wisconsin
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Some of the world's best know Master Naturalists were keen observers of flora, fauna, and flounce.
Flounce would be a type of a hem or layered hem on a blouse or skirt, so maybe you are referring to a cross-dresser?
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