> I don't think anyone ever thought I'm gay because I hang out with him, but if they did I just don't care. My mate is more important to me than some random prick's opinion.
I read it that the implication someone makes about him potentially being gay would only be an issue if that person implies that in a negative way and not just as an neutral observation which then would make it totally valid to say they are pricks.
They very clearly did not say that.