Jason Collins comes out

Talk about subjects not related to music or gear. Please keep discussions civil and follow the GGF rules of conduct at all times. Political and religious topics are not allowed.

Moderators: greatmutah, GuitarBilly

User avatar
KCTigerChief
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2845
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:01 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by KCTigerChief »

ovid9 wrote:
KCTigerChief wrote:Don't care what you say gooby...Was correcting the blatantly wrong OP

:o


You're still just jealous duncan's canadian and your not. Its ok. :o


:lol:


Lulz, what American wishes they were Canadian? You tell me, and I'll show you a liar.

:D

:usa:
Bogner Ecstasy :: Bogner 4x12
Trinity Triwatt :: Custom 2x12 w/ Weber FC12's

Clips and Songs: http://www.soundcloud.com/thehumanconspiracy
User avatar
ovid9
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 10942
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:40 pm
Location: Cornfield, IL
Contact:

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by ovid9 »

KCTigerChief wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
KCTigerChief wrote:Don't care what you say gooby...Was correcting the blatantly wrong OP

:o


You're still just jealous duncan's canadian and your not. Its ok. :o


:lol:


Lulz, what American wishes they were Canadian? You tell me, and I'll show you a liar.

:D

:usa:


*Raises hand*

But I'll take this. :lol:
Main Guitars: Gibson SG Classic, Agile AL3100, Fender Blacktop Telecaster
Amps: ACC150 (x2), Peavey VTM120, JCM600, Peavey Bravo, Yamaha THR5
Cabs: Mesa Halfback 2x12, Peavey 1810, Randall RS125CX
Rampage wrote:Oh, you can't play guitar because of your cats? What's next, you don't have sex with your wife because your vagina is acting up?


K-Bizzle wrote:There comes a point in every young mans life when he forsakes the skittles and mountain dew of his childhood for the beer and reese's of manhood.
User avatar
KCTigerChief
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2845
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:01 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by KCTigerChief »

ovid9 wrote:
KCTigerChief wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
KCTigerChief wrote:Don't care what you say gooby...Was correcting the blatantly wrong OP

:o


You're still just jealous duncan's canadian and your not. Its ok. :o


:lol:


Lulz, what American wishes they were Canadian? You tell me, and I'll show you a liar.

:D

:usa:


*Raises hand*

But I'll take this. :lol:


You a liar bro :cop:

:lol:
Bogner Ecstasy :: Bogner 4x12
Trinity Triwatt :: Custom 2x12 w/ Weber FC12's

Clips and Songs: http://www.soundcloud.com/thehumanconspiracy
User avatar
Axe
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 5947
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:28 pm
Location: Squatter's Crog by way of North Haverbrook

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Axe »

I love America but for the life of me I can't understand why such large parts of its population care so much what other people do with their private lives -- especially in a country that professes such love for individual liberty.

I still find it so hard to believe one American would look another in the eye and say, "You don't deserve the same rights as me because of your sexual orientation."

Thankfully attitudes are shifting.

http://www.aei.org/outlook/politics-and ... arch-2013/

Full disclosure -- we have our share of mouth-breathing fucktards up here who are blatantly homophobic. But the whole issue has never been a large part of a national policy debate to anywhere near the degree it seems to be in the States.
Guitars: '16 Gibson Les Paul Classic • '16 Fender Deluxe Stratocaster HSS • Jackson Pro Soloist SL2Q
Amps: EVH 5150 iii 100 watt • Peavey 5150 • Fender Super-Sonic Twin • Mesa-Boogie Triple Rectifier
Effects: Line 6 Helix
User avatar
Demiurge
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:16 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Demiurge »

ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.
User avatar
ovid9
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 10942
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:40 pm
Location: Cornfield, IL
Contact:

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by ovid9 »

Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South & Midwest. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Less drawl, but not all that different in other ways.
Main Guitars: Gibson SG Classic, Agile AL3100, Fender Blacktop Telecaster
Amps: ACC150 (x2), Peavey VTM120, JCM600, Peavey Bravo, Yamaha THR5
Cabs: Mesa Halfback 2x12, Peavey 1810, Randall RS125CX
Rampage wrote:Oh, you can't play guitar because of your cats? What's next, you don't have sex with your wife because your vagina is acting up?


K-Bizzle wrote:There comes a point in every young mans life when he forsakes the skittles and mountain dew of his childhood for the beer and reese's of manhood.
User avatar
Tommy Eisen
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 965
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:09 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Tommy Eisen »

Good for him, I'm sure it took lots of guts.

I wonder if he's a bottom or top? I'm hoping for the sake of his partner a bottom, that's a big dude.
My collection:

Mesa (Mark IV long and short head, Mark III red and blue stripe, Dual Rec 2 channel Rev G and Tremoverb)

Marshall (2203x, 2203KK, DSL50, JVM410)

Peavey (Butcher, VTM 120, Ultra 120, 6505)

Odd balls (Splawn Quickrod and EVH 5150III)
User avatar
Tommy Eisen
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 965
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:09 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Tommy Eisen »

ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South & Midwest. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Less drawl, but not all that different in other ways.


What? Not in my Midwest. I live in normal city though I guess with a lot of diversity.
My collection:

Mesa (Mark IV long and short head, Mark III red and blue stripe, Dual Rec 2 channel Rev G and Tremoverb)

Marshall (2203x, 2203KK, DSL50, JVM410)

Peavey (Butcher, VTM 120, Ultra 120, 6505)

Odd balls (Splawn Quickrod and EVH 5150III)
User avatar
ovid9
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 10942
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:40 pm
Location: Cornfield, IL
Contact:

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by ovid9 »

Tommy Eisen wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South & Midwest. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Less drawl, but not all that different in other ways.


What? Not in my Midwest. I live in normal city though I guess with a lot of diversity.


You're the far eastern edge of the midwest dude and in a city.

Come out to where I grew up. :lol:
Main Guitars: Gibson SG Classic, Agile AL3100, Fender Blacktop Telecaster
Amps: ACC150 (x2), Peavey VTM120, JCM600, Peavey Bravo, Yamaha THR5
Cabs: Mesa Halfback 2x12, Peavey 1810, Randall RS125CX
Rampage wrote:Oh, you can't play guitar because of your cats? What's next, you don't have sex with your wife because your vagina is acting up?


K-Bizzle wrote:There comes a point in every young mans life when he forsakes the skittles and mountain dew of his childhood for the beer and reese's of manhood.
Rampage
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 4563
Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:40 pm
Location: Chandler, AZ

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Rampage »

I was going to say that it is pretty obvious that every woman in the WNBA is a lesbian, but nobody considers that to be a professional sports league.
Analogman / Bludotone / Bogner / Fargen / Fender / G&L / JAM Pedals / King Tone / RMC / Skervesen / Strymon / Vertex

"They don't think it be like it is, but it do." - Oscar Gamble
User avatar
Steveijobzz
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 324
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:57 pm
Location: Wisconsin, SON

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Steveijobzz »

ovid9 wrote:
Tommy Eisen wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South & Midwest. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Less drawl, but not all that different in other ways.


What? Not in my Midwest. I live in normal city though I guess with a lot of diversity.


You're the far eastern edge of the midwest dude and in a city.

Come out to where I grew up. :lol:


Fucking this. Outside of Madison and Milwaukee, my whole state is redder than a pimple on Ann Coulter's ass.

It's really a shame that so many of my family and friends (and neighbors and acquaintances) are all just as bigoted, homophobic, and occasionally racist as anywhere not named Mississippi or Alabama.
Tele / Strat / LP / Sheraton
Into -> Pedals (too many)
Into Plexi clone / '68 Bassman / JCA 100 / '65 Ampeg M-15
Into 2x12 with Green Beret / Reaper 55hz OR 4x12 with G12T75s

Good deals with: Ovid9, paul88lx, Y0UNGBL00D, boonestunes, Laura from Valvequeen.

Check out some of my projects at Helios Amps and Effects
User avatar
ovid9
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 10942
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:40 pm
Location: Cornfield, IL
Contact:

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by ovid9 »

Steveijobzz wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Tommy Eisen wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South & Midwest. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Less drawl, but not all that different in other ways.


What? Not in my Midwest. I live in normal city though I guess with a lot of diversity.


You're the far eastern edge of the midwest dude and in a city.

Come out to where I grew up. :lol:


Fucking this. Outside of Madison and Milwaukee, my whole state is redder than a pimple on Ann Coulter's ass.

It's really a shame that so many of my family and friends (and neighbors and acquaintances) are all just as bigoted, homophobic, and occasionally racist as anywhere not named Mississippi or Alabama.


Oh hai, you know what my life is like. :lol:
Main Guitars: Gibson SG Classic, Agile AL3100, Fender Blacktop Telecaster
Amps: ACC150 (x2), Peavey VTM120, JCM600, Peavey Bravo, Yamaha THR5
Cabs: Mesa Halfback 2x12, Peavey 1810, Randall RS125CX
Rampage wrote:Oh, you can't play guitar because of your cats? What's next, you don't have sex with your wife because your vagina is acting up?


K-Bizzle wrote:There comes a point in every young mans life when he forsakes the skittles and mountain dew of his childhood for the beer and reese's of manhood.
User avatar
Schweezly
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2667
Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:06 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Schweezly »

Rampage wrote:I was going to say that it is pretty obvious that every woman in the WNBA is a lesbian, but nobody considers that to be a professional sports league.


WNBA salaries start around $40k. Sure, it's "pro sports" but not close to the same level

And yea, good for him. I hope a team signs him...at least so we don't have to hear the inevitable shitstorm otherwise.

He's an "active" athlete, but isn't signed to a team. He could very easily be a retired athlete a few months from now (not necessarily due to this).
User avatar
The Hiryuu
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 1944
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:21 pm
Location: Here-ish

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by The Hiryuu »

Jason Collins isn't exactly a must-have player...honestly, if he had any intention of continuing a career, this may have been shooting himself in the foot. Or it could be what lands him a gig.

Not to diminish what he's done, he's definitely brave and I respect the hell out of him for it.
User avatar
Diddlybo
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 2901
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:19 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Diddlybo »

Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


On behalf of southerners, fuck you.
User avatar
K-Bizzle
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 5561
Joined: Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:23 am
Location: Austin, TX

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by K-Bizzle »

Diddlybo wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


On behalf of southerners, fuck you.


Yes because the south has a history of being socially progressive...

Not saying you're a bigot, sexist, homophobe or whatever.
But geographically speaking history on such issues isn't exactly in the south's favor.
Guitars:
ESP Eclipse, JR Tele, Gibson LP Tribute, Gibson Government Explorer S I/II, Yamaha FGX830C, Balaguer Goliath, Squire Jazz Bass
Maps:
Egnater Armageddon, 5153 50W Stealth, Quilter, Ashdown RM500
Cabs:
Bogner 4x12, Bogner OS 2x12, Randall MTS 2x12, Eden D410XLT


Listen my bands album: https://www.guitargearforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=49490
VTM
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 15536
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:27 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by VTM »

rear naked wrote:Discuth.


:lol:
Cameron Amps wrote:He's right....I think VTMs sound great....go get one. No nos tubes needed.

TurboPablo wrote:Scribble strips are for kids.
User avatar
Demiurge
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:16 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Demiurge »

Diddlybo wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


On behalf of southerners, fuck you.




On behalf of northerners, indubitably.

brb starbucks brb higher education brb history of social progression brb higher salary brb lower crime rate brb lower social inequality brb better weather brb no hurricanes

man the south must be nice
Dave
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 27630
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:28 am
Location: On the spectrum

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Dave »

Demiurge wrote:
Diddlybo wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


On behalf of southerners, fuck you.




On behalf of northerners, indubitably.

brb starbucks brb higher education brb history of social progression brb higher salary brb lower crime rate brb lower social inequality brb better weather brb no hurricanes

man the south must be nice



Do you even NASCAR bro?
MISTER NOBODY™ wrote:STFU Dave
User avatar
Demiurge
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:16 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Demiurge »

Chuck Nutz wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
Diddlybo wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


On behalf of southerners, fuck you.




On behalf of northerners, indubitably.

brb starbucks brb higher education brb history of social progression brb higher salary brb lower crime rate brb lower social inequality brb better weather brb no hurricanes

man the south must be nice



Do you even NASCAR bro?



No, up here we NASDAQ
User avatar
NinjaRaf
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 16016
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:55 pm
Location: Orlando, FL

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by NinjaRaf »

KCTigerChief wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
KCTigerChief wrote:Don't care what you say gooby...Was correcting the blatantly wrong OP

:o


You're still just jealous duncan's canadian and your not. Its ok. :o


:lol:


Lulz, what American wishes they were Canadian? You tell me, and I'll show you a liar.

:D

:usa:


I wish I was canadian.
EVH
Mesa
Bauer

Guiterrorist
Pakistani Right Hand of Doom
Pesobag

Good Deals: http://www.guitargearforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=21#p14231
User avatar
headlessdeadguy
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 360
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:30 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by headlessdeadguy »

ovid9 wrote:
~Abstract~ wrote:
duncan wrote:First openly gay individual in North American sports.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/b ... d/follows/

Discuss.



Only 32 years after Martina Navratilova?

>First openly gay individual in North American sports.

>First openly gay individual

>First openly gay

>First





Right, except only 5 north americans give a shit about tennis. :cop:

So, as far as the big 3 male sports go, yup, a first. And for whatever reason its a bigger deal when guys are gay than girls. I guess it makes the "manly men" dudes uncomfortable or some such shit. I dunno y.

And yes, as to Brittney Griener, nobody gives a fuck about women's pro basketball either. No one.

Is the title inaccurate? Strictly speaking yes, but again, as far as sports that large amounts of people care about this is a first.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Burke
User avatar
Marc G
Crystal Lettucer
Posts: 11089
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:07 am
Location: Trinidad, West Indies

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Marc G »

should this matter??? if he's making a big deal out of this it's probably for publicity IMO.. be gay... suck a bag of dicks.... that's cool... but there's no need to run to the media about it...
User avatar
phrophus
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 1104
Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:08 pm

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by phrophus »

Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Irony...this idiot may not understand it, but he's good at it.
User avatar
Demiurge
Hall of Fame Member
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:16 am

Re: Jason Collins comes out

Post by Demiurge »

phrophus wrote:
Demiurge wrote:
ovid9 wrote:
Demiurge wrote:Cool. I don't think anyone will give a shit in about 2-3 weeks though.


Except the crazies who think it is somehow ruining their life.



The only reason this is a big deal is because the fucking South. Beat my kids, assault women, and socially accept racism, but no god dammit you two bros can't get married.


Irony...this idiot may not understand it, but he's good at it.



whats an irony

i take my clothes to the dry cleaner, i don't need one.
Post Reply