Comments on: Yikes: Microsoft bans lesbian from Xbox Live because her sexual orientation is ‘offensive’ to others (Update: Actually, no)

By: SumGai

SumGai — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:44:44 +0000

You should be banned for being black… actually. Because if you are black then you are gay, double no no.

By: person

person — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:40:13 +0000

If you do not have a choice of whether too be gay or not (which you don’t, its in your hormones) then its not offensive. That’s like banning someone because they are black and that offends people. I’m sick of this issue being brought up EVERYWHERE! If you can’t research it enough to have even the most basic of knowledge of it you should shut your fucking mouth and let intelligent people handle it until you find out about the subject. Have you seen on the news? Igorant people are everywhere putting down people! There is always some “other” that people put down. Christians, Jews, Blacks, Homosexuals, and a host of other types of people have been treated wrongly. And what scares me the most is, who’s next?

By: what he f**k is wrong with you people

what he f**k is wrong with you people — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:58:39 +0000

oh and microsoft is awesome and you should all be judged and humiliated for your hatred twards mentaly challenged people i cant seem to figure out how bill made billions trillions maybe and yoou judge him he should take her to court ya faggots

By: what he f**k is wrong with you people

what he f**k is wrong with you people — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:55:40 +0000

gays do not have rights and they shouldnt have rights i hate gays as do 79% of the normal population i say this angrily make it illegal to live in the u s a if your a freak of nature i cant stand gays and they should al move to hell were they belong god didnt create freaks likee you he made normal people that can actualy keep his love going gays cant do that if i were him ide strike them down right now but i cant even compare myself to my savior and 79% cant either go to hell fags………….

By: Randy

Randy — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:03:32 +0000

Microsoft is pure fail, no question. They patent the PgUp/Dn keys, send a cease and desist to autopatcher, and then ban gay people from Xbox Live.

What a bunch of turds.

By: Gustav

Gustav — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:26:26 +0000

What an immature judgement! I am sooooo glad I am a MAC man and do not support microsoft in any way ;)

By: Mantis

Mantis — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:22:22 +0000

This story is being misreported. The headline should be “Microsoft bans user for including statements about their sexual orientation in their profile” and not because she is a lesbian.

http://consumerist.com/5161145/microsofts-policy-regarding-identifying-sexual-orientation-on-xbox-live

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:02:07 +0000

Microsoft don’t allow you to put any details about sexual orientation in your profile, full stop. It’s not anything to do with being homosexual or heterosexual. Your account will be suspended until you change it if you do. I believe this applies to race and religion too, actually.

While online voice chat is unmoderated on Xbox Live, profile information is moderated.

By: Griffon

Griffon — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:29:35 +0000

Well, as is often the case I’m sure the story will change a bit, BUT this is the sort of fun you get to have when your call center and half your 1st tier management team is off in India somewhere.
Bad MS no donut

By: David

David — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:40:19 +0000

Bravo Microsoft

By: H

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:22:21 +0000

There are rules in place to avoid such instances – She shouldn’t have to hide the fact she is a homosexual, but neither does anyone else HAVE to know – i’m on Xbox live and I don’t need to TELL everyone i’m straight. In a gaming community it makes no difference whether you’re straight or gay – it has no bearing on whether you can play games – do we have to have a Gay only section on Xbox live now? Are Gay individuals incapable of playing games without mentioning their sexual orientation? IT IS A GAMING COMMUNITY!!!!! about GAMES – not sexual orientation and if I believe my facts to be correct the idea of NOONE mentioning their sexuality or religious and political views is so that there is an issue free community of Gamers.

There are millions of biggoted individuals out there who hate indiscriminately, hence you keep your personal life to yourself – Yes you SHOULD be able to live your life how you wish but if you make yourself a target expect the hateful out there to come after you – grow up, avoid the issue and follow the rules!

By: jessica

jessica — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:54:17 +0000

I find people with certain political persuasions offensive. I find people who “like getting drunk and doing stupid stuff” offensive. Will xbox ban those people too? I think not. Providing the statement on her profile didn’t cause her to preach to others, or affect the way she played the games online, there shouldn’t be a problem. I think those who were offensive to her should be banned because of their harassment on the poor woman.
And they wonder why people aren’t comfortable with voicing their opinions. Maybe they should just sack everyone in the company who put anything other than heterosexual on their application form, under the discrimination section.

By: Marc M.

Marc M. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:05:14 +0000

Holy crap son, can we say shit storm?

This is a very touchy subject, I could go on and on about how I feel. But I’ll just say this, plain and simple. This is completely wrong and I agree with all previous statements that once this hits the mainstream MS is in for a load of shit.

I’d also like to touch upon what everyone said about all these immature kids making ballsy statements, that may be true for the most part. But as a completely socialable gamer, that gets laid occasionly, and actually has a slight tan, I have met some of these gamers. The type that go into forums, speak on mics while they game , and talk in chatrooms. That make rediculous comments, harrass people, act like complete fools.

The majority of them are all grown ass men! They hide behind their cowardness in life. Without the protective sheild of the internet and several 100 miles, that would never think of harrassing anyone.

Me? I’m just an asshole online and offline.

Plus, I always apologize for this when it’s the god damn truth, I apologize for all the grammar and spellings errors, I’m drunk as almighty fuck and I can’t believe I’m even completely this statement or thought into an semi-organized piece of writing.

By: dualsub2006

dualsub2006 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:44:11 +0000

Regardless of what Michael believes, he is a man. According to his wife he has the equipment to prove it AND he still uses it in the way the good Lord intended for it to be used. He isn’t confused at all.

That makes him Michael. The male.

By: Mako

Mako — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:03:37 +0000

I’d like to know where you get the “1 of every 5 men is either gay or bi” statistic…

By: Smartalyx

Smartalyx — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:55:21 +0000

Isaac- I would just guess by their comments that dualsub is a troll in training. The comments bring very little value to the discussion and purposely agitate others. Pointless to feed them since there is a good chance they aren’t listening and/or don’t care.

I agree the comments made are exactly the same as those made on XBL to Teresa- juvenile, hurtful and ignorant.

By: Smartalyx

Smartalyx — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:42:30 +0000

Aside from the lesbian issue- why would Microsoft ban someone who is being harassed? Personally, regardless of why- if someone jumps on XBL and starts being the worst of the worst and sends messages ‘they’ should be the ones banned.

Who cares if you choose to announce that you are gay or Christian or anything else- if you get harassed as a result you shouldn’t be banned. C’mon, Microsoft step up and kick the punks to the curb.

By: Acey

Acey — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Is this story even true?

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:50:27 +0000

The real question is is she hot?

By: Isaac

Isaac — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:20:45 +0000

After reading your first comment, I wasn’t going to say anything. But this pushes me over the line.

You are exhibiting the very same quality as the immature people on XBL that had Teresa banned. Your labeling of Meghan (yes, she’s transgendered, and therefore should be referred to by *her* new name) as a “freak” only tells me that you are just another bigot.

I am frankly amazed that you “love lesbians”, but have such trouble accepting that someone was “born into the wrong body”, as I’ve heard it described.

Had you not considered simply the logistical issues with “giving up [one's] bat”? That it is an entirely different, much more invasive procedure than breast implants? Even if cost is not an issue, it certainly puts her out of action for a significant amount of time. Maybe one day she will be able to take the time to have that procedure done, and I hope she can. But in the meantime, I believe that she should be able to use the woman’s restroom because she truly believes she is a woman.