Tim Cook officially comes out as gay
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Until we stop seeing homosexuality as being something 'special' that will not happen...unfortunately this kind of public 'coming out' creates a self-perpetuating issue whereby it will not be accepted as the norm until it's not necessary to speak out about it all the time.
Whenever something related to Apple happens he's usually on there. Look at the BBC News website now, this is one of the leading stories.
I'd get it if your average person didn't know who he is, but on a technology oriented forum, I'd expect the majority to have at least heard of him. Especially as he's often the main man at Apple announcements which generate massive global interest, the same can't be said for most companies.
Also, a lot was made of him taking over from Steve Jobs, which was huge news at the time so you'd think some would have at least remembered his name from that.
While I agree with this, there is still a definite worry that this will actually put people off buying Apple products and so making it known still presents a risk.
Particularly for such a large (American) company where image is everything.
Castiel, you have to understand the meaning of 'proud/pride' in this context.
For years gay people have been taught to be ashamed of who they are, that they are inferior and should hide that part of them. 'Gay pride' was a reaction to this and is a statement of the opposite. i.e. I am not ashamed, I will not hide, and I am comfortable with my sexuality.
Under dictionary definition you could say it refers to the meanings: 'the most flourishing state or period', and 'self-esteem, self-respect'.
I understand perfectly.
What I don't understand is why people are taking something said tongue in cheek seriously. I even included the relevant smilie just to ensure the relative context was understood.
However, for arguments sake.. he didn't say he was proud of his bisexual nature, but that it was the greatest gift God could have given him. There is an underlying issue in that had he reversed that and said his heterosexuality, then it would have caused, in all likelihood quite a stir amongst some of the more militant in lgbt community.
It's something to consider when discussing why there remains a need to 'come out' at all, particularly in what is a relatively liberal demographic to begin with...the reason why I first thought it was the Hockey player, as that would have made more sense.
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He's on the BBC leading because of his sexuality and the announcement if it. Otherwise most people wouldn't know him from Adam...even people who are Apple consumers, who watch Apple announcements probably don't take much notice of who is speaking, but rather what the products they are speaking about are...
Well, I disagree. More to the point, I'd expect people on a technology forum to have at least heard of him, plain and simple (and I expect most have).
This. Why is this news?
Not sure.
The very fact that it is news just highlights how the majority of people still hold very prejudiced and outdated views.
I didn't. I knew there was a new CEO of Apple, who he was didn't really matter. It still doesn't. I couldn't tell you whose in charge at Microsoft at the moment either tbh...I know who the back room staff are at United though...
I didn't. I knew there was a new CEO of Apple, who he was didn't really matter. It still doesn't. I couldn't tell you whose in charge at Microsoft at the moment either tbh...I know who the back room staff are at United though...
I agree with this.
To give another example, I read something about the new Microsoft chief having a massive remuneration deal (it included salary, shares etc.), but I can't remember his name because it is pretty unimportant. The same thing goes for Tim Cook.
I will no doubt remember his name now though just because a big song and dance is being made of him "coming out". Perhaps that was the plan all along (ie. one big publicity stunt)?
Agreed. So what?
His sexual orientation is no ones business but his own.
By the way. I'd like to announce that I'm a heterosexual.
Has Apple stock price gone down ?
I see it as a big deal.. Especially given how religious America actually is. Gay is a no go for the Religious folk, and well a good half go to church, so even if a small percentage is disgusted by this, it surely has to affect Apple Stock.
I see it as a big deal.. Especially given how religious America actually is. Gay is a no go for the Religious folk, and well a good half go to church, so even if a small percentage is disgusted by this, it surely has to affect Apple Stock.
Indeed