[Eugenia Gabrielov]

With all due respect, Cody is stating an opinion. His opinion. I don't agree with every statement in his initial post, I don't agree with every counter-statement made by others.

Opinions are based on experience. Some of you are offended by Cody's post. Thank you for sharing that, I'm sure it's being held in consideration. Others of you agree that it's a subject that needed to be brought up. You bring different experiences to the table. To some people, posts with a "we aren't rule-breakers" vibe send a different message than upholding a standard.

Perhaps many of you have had spectacular experiences with friends, and you've never doubted equality. However, Cody speaks for those who may have seen membership in this group, like any other club or sports activity or organization, affect friendships, schools, families...people...everything.

As Ryan said, yes, maybe this is based off of an odd inspiration, but it is an opinion nonetheless. At the very least, I plead with you to respect it, if you are the role models you aspire to be.