Well, many people are "different." Heck, just about everybody is, in some sort of way. What does a "not different" person look like?

I can get along with just about everybody. But oddly, I don't feel that I "fit in" with anybody. Never have. Been that way since kindergarten. And I don't know of any national organization or advocacy group for "guys who just never feel like they can quite fit in."

Anyway, yes, I understand that gays, and racial minorities, have to deal with crap I never did. Your words make sense, Tristan, and I really appreciate that you don't fall back on hype.

Nastiness in general is a real problem in society. I'm not sure how to solve it. For me, I just try to do little things -- like look people in the eye and say "hello" like I really mean it.