[namenotrequired]

I also didn't know, but I am curious why you find his sexuality more interesting than anything else in this story?

[mattkrisiloff]

Being gay, I also found it particularly interesting. Akin to the Female Founders Conference, it's energizing to see successful LGBT founders.

[corin_]

I'm exactly the same, but don't particularly like it... I do pay lots of attention to who's gay, from celebrities to people I come across personally, and the logical side of my brain tells me it's irrelevant, while the emotional side can't stop caring. (Also gay.)

[namenotrequired]

Ah I see, that's understandable! Thanks for answering!

[theorique]

I've noticed that people in a non-obvious minority group tend to be pleasantly surprised when they find out that someone distinguished is from that same minority group.

In addition to the example of gay/lesbian people, I've noticed that Canadians (nationality) and Jews (religion) tend to show this trait. It makes sense - it's pleasing to learn that one of "your tribe" is doing well.

[Mandatum]

That's the nicest, subtlest wording of OPIAF I've ever seen.

[theunixbeard]

Any link explaining the usual description of OPIAF? Urban dictionary and google are failing me.

[Bootvis]

I'm guessing "OP is a fag" or similar but please enlighten me.

[gargarplex]

This is a really cruel thread.

[theorique]

He said in a later comment that he was, in fact, gay. I'm not putting words in his mouth, nor mentioning it in a derogatory way.

(edit: My mistake, I thought the parent comment was the same person as a lower down comment. Anyway, I wasn't deliberately "accusing" OP of being gay ... not that there's anything wrong with that.)