THE QUESTION: SO20: What does the symbol of the rainbow stand for in the gay community? POSTED MARCH 28, 1998 L.C., <loose450@aol.com> Waterford, MI ANSWER 1: The rainbow signifies the attitude of the gay community: We accept all colors, races, ethnicities, religions, etc. POSTED APRIL 3, 1998 Bee, New York City FURTHER NOTICE: Bee’s response, though touching, is awfully optimistic. …

THE QUESTION: SO30: Why does it seem that gay people are obsessed with having sex at public rest areas? POSTED MAY 4, 1998 John S., Detroit, MI ANSWER 1: I’m 32 and gay, and in all my years have never encountered nor have ever engaged in sex at a rest area. I will agree that some gay males have sex …

THE QUESTION: SO40: Are there any specific reasons for the lisp many gay men have when they talk? POSTED JUNE 3, 1998 Dan J., 32, white male, Sonoma County, CA (Similar questions posted June 23, 1998, by Mark, straight male, Chicago, IL; and Oct. 7, 1998, by Yvonne G., straight white female, 41, Carlsbad, CA) ANSWER 1: I’m sure some …

THE QUESTION: SO50: I’m a straight female, but like many others, it seems, I constantly find myself becoming desperately attracted to gay men, a.k.a. a “fag-hag.” I won’t go into the reasons for that, but what I need to know is: How does this make homosexual males feel? Is it strange when you know someone like myself feels this way? …

THE QUESTION: SO60: How do straight men feel about other men flirting with them? POSTED JULY 18, 1998 David, 35, Houston, TX ANSWER 1: I think it depends on intent and familiarity. If a gay man knows I’m straight and is seriously trying to pick me up, I’d have a problem with that. But if it’s a friend joking with …

THE QUESTION: SO70: As a child, I was a frequent victim of “gay bashing” at the hands of other children of the same or a slightly older age. I was not merely accused of being gay; it was accepted by my peers as a fact. It affected me severely, and now, as an adult, I stutter and live a celibate …