No he doesn't, he's made it to give him something to moan about.

Its a niche publication for a group of people that have traditionally suffered abuse and discrimination.

Therefore its entirely right for them to refer to his sexuality as it marks him out as a member of that group in society, which is what makes it a newsworthy piece to them in the first place.

Posted By: megson on August 16th 2010 at 13:29:37

Message Thread

"NCFC was founded in 1902." (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Aug 16, 13:08:32
- I hope there will be a "Stephen, give us a wave" chant on Saturday. If so, I (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 16, 13:36:45
- more to the point, why didn't they point out delia's sexual orientation? (NCFC) - Tomblander, Aug 16, 13:13:38
- or the openly gay bit? (n/m) (NCFC) - EtuWHO, Aug 16, 13:10:40
  - no, it's quite obvious why a publication aimed at the gay market would highlight that (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Aug 16, 13:13:40
    - he has a fair point ralf (NCFC) - Tomblander, Aug 16, 13:15:33
      - No he doesn't, he's made it to give him something to moan about. (NCFC) - megson, Aug 16, 13:29:37
        
        forgive me for thinking that they should be more forward thinking then (NCFC) - Tomblander, Aug 16, 13:33:21
        
        Ok, maybe. I agree about the term 'they' too BTW didn't have the time to rephrase (NCFC) - megson, Aug 16, 13:48:26
        
        i see all that but (NCFC) - Tomblander, Aug 16, 13:56:58
        
        lol, that is probably a hinderance! (NCFC) - megson, Aug 16, 14:01:05
      - Exactly, they want to be treated the equally (NCFC) - EtuWHO, Aug 16, 13:17:57
        
        oh good, more thick cuntery (n/m) (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Aug 16, 13:23:15
        
        Very harsh for such a Loony Liberal (NCFC) - EtuWHO, Aug 16, 13:26:10
        
        zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (n/m) (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Aug 16, 13:28:19
        
        I trust it was not you in those Irish Catholic Schools? (n/m) (NCFC) - EtuWHO, Aug 16, 13:33:08
      - no, no he doesn't. (n/m) (NCFC) - Ralf Scrampton, Aug 16, 13:16:36
  - I hope to see more gay fans attending (NCFC) - TheDribblingKnight, Aug 16, 13:12:35
    - Yes, I bet they'll all shout "Shut that door." & "I'm Free." and be wearing pastel suits (NCFC) - jafski, Aug 16, 13:17:49
      - Simon Grayson ? (n/m) (NCFC) - Arganth, Aug 16, 13:37:21

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