Flames at Pride reaction

[Cole436]

I wasn't sure if I should have posted this in the off topic of the FOI forum, but I saw something today which was bothering me. I noticed today that the Flames Facebook page changed their profile picture to a rainbow version of the logo because Burke is the marshall of Gay Pride this year, and Gio, Raymond and Stajan are marching in it.

The response of comments on their social media was really mixed. With posters showing great support of the organization involving themselves, and a very large number of people against it.

Thankfully we seem to attract less mouth breathers than the normal social media sites, but I was wondering what CP's reaction is to the Flames being publicly involved and supporting Pride.

[Mony]

I adore it as a member of the LGBT community and find it's a great sign that Calgary, together with the rest of the world, is (becoming) so progressive.

Now there are always the sentiments like how the changing of the profile picture and the social media campaigns are shoving it in peoples' faces, blah blah blah, wah wah, whine whine complain. To which I always think it's nice to have representation and equality when straight people have always had it. And yeah, I understand hockey is just hockey, and those comments about how these organizations should just stick to what they're good at.

But people treat sports like religion and it bleeds into our personal lives. The Flames have been outstanding role models and I greatly appreciate it.

[Enoch Root]

Good on them

(and I'm not referring to the mouth breathers)

[StrykerSteve]

Screw the haters.

[christoph186]

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[GGG]

I think it's important that community leaders get out and show their support for these things. having kids idols show its okay to be gay and stand up for gay people is good.

[BlackWallStreet]

nvm

[FiveSeven]

Great thing. Sometimes a good thing is just a good thing. The Flames are a part of the community and they're role models.
What's better than showing their support of equality through action with exposure?

[Dan02]

Always interesting to see the "I'm not a homophobe but..." crowd come out.

As a gay guy I think it's pretty cool, it's nice to see the Flames support the community and especially in encouraging/supporting younger players in a sport which isn't necessarily the most LGBT friendly.

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Dan02

Always interesting to see the "I'm not a homophobe but..." crowd come out.

As a gay guy I think it's pretty cool, it's nice to see the Flames support the community and especially in encouraging/supporting younger players in a sport which isn't necessarily the most LGBT friendly.

This winter should be interesting. My hockey league has an openly gay team starting to play. We'll see how people react to it

[PugnaciousIntern]

Using internet comments as a gauge of a population's opinion is always unreliable. The idiots are always louder and more memorable than the rational people. There are a few threads on this site that I'm sure most CP members wouldn't want to be used to represent the community, and it's always because of a small fraction of posters.

I don't think this is any different. I also noticed the same idiots and was frustrated as well, but we know that these people are out there and chances are that some will be Flames fans

[the2bears]

Good for them. It's very important that people speak up about equality and fairness, while showing it with their actions.

[MrMastodonFarm]

From the FB comments

Where's my straight flag?

Cochrane native and former Brandon Wheat King Jason Swyripa.

Someone's reply.

Judging by your profile pic, rammed up your bum

[mikephoen]

Awesome overall, but I wish there were even more of the players there. Especially the young guys.

[GGG]

My favourite part of the Facebook comments is the flames social media guy responding to the why are the flames doing this with the straight the flames often support a variety of events in the community. Treating it as just another parade or event in the city which long term would be the goal of something like pride. When it's just another event like the lilac festival you will be getting close to acceptance.

So I like the flames social media account treating it like no big deal

[420since1974]

I fully support the Flames taking part in the Pride Parade.

[GreenLantern2814]

I really dislike the term 'corporate social responsibility', but this is exactly the sort of thing a business like the Flames should be doing. All it does is make this city a better place.

[Illuminaughty]

Originally Posted by Dan02

Always interesting to see the "I'm not a homophobe but..." crowd come out.

As a gay guy I think it's pretty cool, it's nice to see the Flames support the community and especially in encouraging/supporting younger players in a sport which isn't necessarily the most LGBT friendly.

Why is it that if you have a different view, you are automatically labelled a "homophobe"? I just find it strange that a movement preaching tolerance, has zero tolerance for people with a descenting view.

For the record I don't care if the flames are marching in the pride parade, nor am I homophobe.

[ben voyonsdonc]

Originally Posted by Illuminaughty

For the record I don't care if the flames are marching in the pride parade, nor am I homophobe.

Yet you are still posting in a thread about it.

[Illuminaughty]

Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

Yet you are still posting in a thread about it.

So I'm not allowed to have an opinion on the subject?