So do we straight guys get honorary "gay guy" membership cards or something??

I'd prefer never to be "Mr. French" -- that's my dad! -- but those are the rules...

I understand that Tom and you are a cool guy, but as a parent thats one of our rules for our kids.  We tell Kaitlin (Elizabeth is bit too young) that a teacher is "Ms. or Mr. Last Name", a coach is "Coach Last Name."  My wife and I think that speaking that way is a sign of respect and teaches children to respect and honour their elders.  I would never say that should be the case for everyone, but its how we've decided to roll.  If I can teach my daughters to treat others with respect and dignity I think I may have done a big part of my job (well, assuming I keep them both off the pole . . . . )

Thanks Geoff, though I'm not sure how proud of it I should be!

For what its worth you said what I was thinking, though you did not use near enough profanity!

So do we straight guys get honorary "gay guy" membership cards or something??

Brian -- they're called "Lavender Elite" cards, but they'll get you in to most clubs.

enough of this thread

There's NEVER enough of this thread!  But you have a choice of not reading it.

We tell Kaitlin (Elizabeth is bit too young) that a teacher is "Ms. or Mr. Last Name", a coach is "Coach Last Name."  My wife and I think that speaking that way is a sign of respect and teaches children to respect and honour their elders. 

I absolutely agree with this point, which is why I don't buck the system until the kids have graduated -- it makes me feel like I've given them the gift of being on peer with adults.

I don't mind children of friends calling me "Mr. Tom," though. 

After the ugliness of the swine thread, this is a palate cleanser. If you don't like it here, go reread it. My guess is you would like it.