or are there any other straight men on this site getting a bit paranoid about men trying to pick them up?
Gay guys hitting on the straight guys has always been a big part of this forum. Then again, the word "straight" is very much misused on this forum.
No... if you've got it flaunt it and if you want it... you're an adult aren't you? So make your own mind up, stick with Martha or have some fun with Arthur ;-)
If we are talking about LPSG; if people are on my friend list or I've had some interaction with them on the board I flirt and they flirt back and it's just nice non-sexual banter. However some of the unsolicited PM's I have gotten that have ranged from blow jobs to marriage proposals I've simply replied with a pleasant thank you but no thank you; and that seems to work just fine.
In real life social intercourse often plays out the same as it does here, it only becomes problematical when the other person is too forward and persistent and becomes rude when they don't understand that no means no. I've been hit on by straight men, gay men, straight woman and even a lesbian once (in a badly lit bar) It always for the most part is very flattering.
I should have been more specific. I meant in real life social interaction. Bars, clubs, etc...
Paranoid? If that is your reaction then you have a problem. A straight guy who can't politely deflect an approach from a gay man isn't worth his salt.
What does concern me in chat here is the crude gay banter between exhibitionistic gay men who feel we all should share their amazingly boring love making (awesome cock, big dick, asshole - limited vocabulary usually means limited intellect) go to PM or whisper or just please shut up. Humorous banter between gay and straight people is acceptable because it is not offending anyone.
Why do you have to question someone's manhood because he might have a problem knowing exactly how to deal with someone who is approaching him?