target2323

Quite disappointed by the level of vitriol and aggression from people that clearly have alternate agendas and a need for self publication.

I do appreciate redsharks honesty, and while I disagree, as I messaged him directly he has the right to respond I guess albeit disappointedly publicly.

So I'll give up and hope the post serves as something any other like minded individuals wish to consider.

OriginalSunshine

Oh my word. Folks. It's not all about sex. Sometimes it's like minded people wanting to meet up for some chat, banter. You know, just like post 9 a side bunch of guys going for a pint or two - for the most part they are not looking for a shag with their fellow drinkers, just some company and social interactions.

I find it perfectly reasonable the OP called l&b a cretin. Their response was cretinous.

The OP is not looking for a scene in Doha, just social chat. What's so wrong with asking for that? (There was a good point though about personal security and trust).

target2323

Thanks Millhouse, appreciate your pov

target2323

Struggling to understand why you are responding to this topic given your incredibly prejudiced views.

target2323

Thanks OS, that is precisely what I am looking for information around. Appreciate the warning around security, which in all honesty, I already had in place. Having read the laws and the various guidance notes, the crime is around not only homosexual acts but more covered by any sexual acts out of recognised wedlock. Given that I have no interest in performing sexual acts in region, I should not be at risk. This was a question about community and conversation. Still struggling to believe some of the responses.

IKnowNothing

The problem you have is that the police won't see it as a group of mates having a chinwag about lbgt issues, they'll see it as a coven of evilness spreading subversive dogma in their country and you'll be arrested, 5 years with Abdulla up your arse and deported - if you're lucky.

Boomhauer

So Red...how do you explain gay sheep?

DXBtoDOH

Makes one wonder what exactly was the mental conditions of the millions of Muslim of men who killed, slaughtered, raped, blew up buildings, terrorised communities and nations all in the name of Islam throughout history?

By the way, remind me how old your prophet's wife was when he married her?

DXBtoDOH

Look Drama Queen, the reason I suggested Grindr is because it's one of the best option you have for finding like minded men who just want to meet other men for chat and friendship and socialisation, especially when new in the country. Not everyone is prowling for sex. Strike up a few conversations and see how it goes and take it from there. You might be surprised.

iggle

What's Grindr? Wait i just googled, why am i not shocked you know about it?

Anyway, to the guy that wants gay friends, I am behind you, figuratively not literally.

scrubbedexpat141

**** me.

OP - what's wrong with non-lgbt people to chat to?
I reckon dating / meet up / hook up type sites will be a good bet as there are limited other options - not everyone on there will just want a bang, they'll want a chat instead.

Millhouse is right though, I'd be very very careful about who you tell or share too much with.

Have you looked online or Facebook or twitter or anything? Might be some leads.

Personally - I think your first post was asking for some grief. You sounded like you were arguing before you'd finished asking for help. Just my opinion though.

Sandboy

wow, we still have a way to go don't we ?

i thought the fella asked a perfectly reasonable question

Millhouse

It is the Middle East.

Autonomy

*slow hand clap* keep up the good work guys.

I say guys, because except for Mission, I think the only posters left here are pretty much guys. Meow has ceased to comment much and can't blame her.

Helpful comments and welcoming newcomers.

It really wasn't a stupid question and the OP clearly stated they knew the situation. If you don't know how to help - don't post maybe?

redShark

While a homosexual behaviour in some animal specious is considered to be quite a normal behaviour, in other specious it is considered abnormal. Whether it is physiologically related or not, homosexuality in the human specious is certainly not the norm, meaning that it is not how the human body is designed to function, it is therefore a disorder. It is up to the society to decide if this is a disorder worthy of acceptance, or decide it is an illness that requires attention.

Let’s not forget that quite many of the problems human beings face are primarily due to them thinking they can outsmart Mother Nature.