What if...

[oakpope]

we were in an alternate world where straight people were 5% and gay 95% ?

Would there really be less people ? Dubious, people are people and may wish to have children whatever way possible.

Would there be more or less wars ? How would be the democrats/republicans debate like ?

Would this world had abrogated slavery sooner, or later ? Would racism even exist ?

Would there be a shortage of lube ?

Would there be more or less dictatorship ? Would nazism had occurred ?

What views have you of what would be such a world like ?

 

[SLOPPYSECONDS]

we were in an alternate world where straight people were 5% and gay 95% ?

Would there really be less people ? Dubious, people are people and may wish to have children whatever way possible.

Would there be more or less wars ? How would be the democrats/republicans debate like ?

Would this world had abrogated slavery sooner, or later ? Would racism even exist ?

Would there be a shortage of lube ?

Would there be more or less dictatorship ? Would nazism had occurred ?

What views have you of what would be such a world like ?

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[oakpope]

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You think, as gay or straight we're all people and it would change not a thing ?
That's a very good point, but some people say that gay have (generalities being what they are) qualities in different ways than straight. Would it be inherent of gayness, or just the product of being a minority so challenged ? I don't know.

 

[FanofFiction]

I think the population would be drastically smaller.

I think rap music probably would have fizzled out years ago.

I think we'd still have just as much war.

 

[MoufOfKhaos]

I don't really care for these types of questions because they come with a pair of rose-colored glasses that are by their very nature, broken.

LGBT people are still capable of hate, intolerance, racism, classism, ageism, segregation, murder, harassment, and a while host of negative connotations. Hell, some gay people go about life pretending that they aren't gay even when they're out.

This would not be an eternal Fire Island.

And there ARE gay/lesbian rappers, FanofFiction. Don't think for a second that just because misogyny and heavily macho lyrics are a product of most of today's mainstream rap that if most rappers were gay, that trend would change - it'd just be about objectifying a whole new kind of "bitch".

 

[FanofFiction]

My perspective on hip hop (a genre which I actually really enjoy) comes from the observation of how slowly it connected to the gay community. Also how little it is connected to the community. I don't actually know any gay men in person who listen to hip hop (just me), but I know a few gay girls that love it.

If the genre existed in a world where so many people are gay, if that trend progressed the same, hip hop would have gone out of business. Record labels don't record music that doesn't sell.

 

[PKMO]

What an interesting question! I often think the world would be a happier place if everyone was openly bisexual.*

In this hypothetical question, I really just think for the most part roles would be reversed with how things are now, but acceptance would have come quicker: straight organisations would have a doosie of a card to play in the fight for equality with the fact they can procreate easier than gay people. * *

In answer to your specific questions:

There would be less people, because there would be less accidental pregnancies. There would be some sort of system in place for people to go about the baby process.

Same amount of wars. Gay people are just people...people make wars. It's not a straight or gay issue. I don't know enough about American politics to answer about Democrats/Republicans.*

Slavery probably would have worked out the same. There would most DEFINITELY still be racism.

Lube would be readily available in nearly every type of store.

Dictatorships? Likely the same again. Not a gay/straight issue, but a people issue.*

A lot of the positive characteristics that are associated with gay people (being understanding, openminded) would not carry over into the majority of this world. *I think for most gay people those characteristics are born from the experiences they've had of being in the closet, coming out etc. Therefore it would be more likely to be straight people who would have them.

Open relationships would probably be more popular and accepted than they are currently.*

Sex would probably be much less taboo or "kept behind closed doors". That's not to say people would be doing it in the streets mind you.

 

[SLOPPYSECONDS]

You think, as gay or straight we're all people and it would change not a thing ?
That's a very good point, but some people say that gay have (generalities being what they are) qualities in different ways than straight. Would it be inherent of gayness, or just the product of being a minority so challenged ? I don't know.

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[MoufOfKhaos]

My perspective on hip hop (a genre which I actually really enjoy) comes from the observation of how slowly it connected to the gay community. Also how little it is connected to the community. I don't actually know any gay men in person who listen to hip hop (just me), but I know a few gay girls that love it.

If the genre existed in a world where so many people are gay, if that trend progressed the same, hip hop would have gone out of business. Record labels don't record music that doesn't sell.

You're right and wrong at the exact same time with this statement - and are actually more wrong than right considering metal, indie rock, bluegrass and other niche markets continue to thrive in a day and age where hip hop, soft rock and pop reign supreme(or as you put it, sell).

If the roles were reversed, why do you think that the content wouldn't evolve with the style? Rap is not solely a straight mans' game - hip hop isn't either(considering just how many acts play music that plays in the gay clubs, I can't see how anyone would think the genre would die if it reached out to gay fans more).

 

[oakpope]

^humanity would have make it work, there would be the same proportion of male/female. Just that the method for Mr Spermatozoa to meet Mrs Ovule would be , hum, different Imagination can provide many possibilities

So no, in this world same-sex activities alone would not lead to babies. I really don't think the population would be considerably smaller.

PS : I know many gay couple don't want children, but I wonder what is the proportion among all gays ? Is there some research on that ? After all, not all straight couples want children either.

 

[TheOscar]

Racism most certainly would still exist. That will exist forever. Wars would be the same, dictators the same, Nazis would have happened, slavery would have remained just as long, but the population would be wayyyy smaller, so perhaps there might not be as many wars in the future.....Less pollution, but who knows, heterosexual men would be that alternate universe's "gays".

 

[PKMO]

I really don't think the population would be considerably smaller.

Really? In this hypothetical world the only way to get a child would be through a fair amount of effort, ruling out the possibility of accidental and unplanned pregnancies.

That rules out practically everyone I know!

 

[Taz]

Humans are humans. Gay people aren't special or more enlightened. there would still be war, racism, and hatred towards difference.

And yes the population would be smaller. you're kidding yourself if you don't believe that.

 

[refujiunderground]

I don't really care for these types of questions because they come with a pair of rose-colored glasses that are by their very nature, broken.

LGBT people are still capable of hate, intolerance, racism, classism, ageism, segregation, murder, harassment, and a while host of negative connotations. Hell, some gay people go about life pretending that they aren't gay even when they're out.

This would not be an eternal Fire Island.

And there ARE gay/lesbian rappers, FanofFiction. Don't think for a second that just because misogyny and heavily macho lyrics are a product of most of today's mainstream rap that if most rappers were gay, that trend would change - it'd just be about objectifying a whole new kind of "bitch".

i agree. people are still people. prejudice is just a normal part of humanity, sadly speaking. we wouldn't know what love is if there was no hate. it still doesn't mean that we can't make this fucked up world a better place. no matter what happens or how much love people spread around, there's always going to be hate, sociopaths, murders, thieves, and a shitload of negatives. you can't change the world or people but you can make it a better place starting with yourself. then again, you might be fucked up and that's just the way you are. you don't mean to be a fucked up person but that's how it is. deal with it.

 

[oakpope]

Good point about the unwanted children. So the population would be less. But with practically all children wanted, and fewer, would not be education better ? Parents would be more inclined to be engaged in the happiness of the children, wouldn't they ? Wouldn't this fact alone change a lot of things in this world ?

 

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