JoshC.

I live in Chertsey. And the college I go to, in Egham, has people from around parts like Windsor, Sunbury, Staines etc. I've very rarely seen people get attacked for being gay - only once, when a yr8 boy was teased for it.

The context it was made in was that Mark seemed to make more of a reference to large scale issues and societies: whereas I was referring to the small scale. We all know homophobia is an international issue, but in my experience, only the minority dislike it when someone comes out. When my uncle came out in the 90's,he was treated little differently. When friends have come out, they've been fine. So I use those 'results' if you will as a representation. And with that in mind, I see little need for such societies as it seems to mix the small scale and large scale problems up. Yeah, what I said was an adage. But, it was used when comparing to another one.And am I questioning whether it's by choice or not?

Reasons and justifications would be appreciated? No.

The thing is Will, there are so many 'minority' categories in this country right now, not just the homosexual and bi one. SO should societies be set up for everyone single one of them, so people don't feel scared and frightened? As for the whole attacking against people because of their sexuality, yes it does happen and I don't deny that. But it's only the minority of people who do that. As for being the only gay at college or uni; it is - in my eyes - doubtful that is ever the case. And, speaking from personal experience and hearing from others, most people are very accepting of people who are gay. In the end, I just don't see the need for so many gay societies and such; it more seems to make the 'issue' worse, rather than better when I think about it.

Yeah, there is. And, in my view, some are entitled to be against homosexuality. People have firm religious beliefs, and if that means they're against homosexuals, so be it. They have the same right to be against gays that gays have to be, well, gay. And there are still many people in the world who are against it for no reason other than it being 'wrong' - which is, of course, not the case. But why have such a high influx in gay societies, clubs and so forth? It is just as easy to be gay, ignore others' views and carry on living the way you want.(EDIT: Also, don't anyone think I'm being rude or anything or attacking anyone specifically for being part of these groups, just one of the things that grates me a little. )

Which leads to more guests being unhappy. One of the few changes this year which is just wrong all round...

What annoys me is how there's a rise in all these gay groups and societies and stuff. People are gay. It doesn't change who people are. Why's there a need for all these 'Gay and Proud' groups; it is a part of every day life. Yes, people don't like it still, but that doesn't matter! The fact that there's a rise in such groups just makes me think people are making it seem a bigger issue than it is. I'm straight. I don't go joining or setting up straight societies, so what's the need for gay ones?

As much as people wouldn't want it to have happened, it was bound to. Most European parks charge for parking - it was only a matter of time till parks over here did too. Wonder how much the charge will be though? £2-£5?

It's a FN date, and the final non-half term Friday. Some schools or colleges may have already broken up - it will be busy.

The only time I've seen it was when Saw Alive was closed for the media day on 13th August.Then again, there haven't been many days when ride have been down and I haven't checked it much either.

^God those awful lights...Isn't the spinning tunnel still used during Hellgate? I remember it being one of the better experiences of the maze when I went in it in 05, but haven't done it since, so would now know.

lol and to the above posts Will you be eating your words a few weeks into uni though?

Not 100%, but I heard from reports of the Th13teen evening that the inside of the crypt was well themed to the restoration idea; with shovels and helmets and stuff scattered across - just that you're oblivious to it.Someone who was actually at the event should be able to confirm this though?

Colossus has always suffered longer queues the past two years due to Saw. Having Hellgate won't matter due to the other mazes. It'll be just as long as any other busy time of the year.And I can see a similar thing happening to Stealth / Inferno in 2012...

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Some really amazing photos there; thanks!Some make me feel old though; I still remember seeing the Colossus model for the first time! (Sidetracking, but am I right in saying you couldn't see the final inversion as a tree was covering it up, or is that something I've just imagined from it being nearly 10 years ago? )

Tired Josh makes little sense. :blush:Basically, 'friends' had a go at me for going to lesson on time yesterday. :/

Just to add to Daniel's report, the closure of X-Cars is only to those that have two cars on each trains. Any coaster with one car are unaffected as, as Daniel stated, the coupling bar is the problem here.

I had to return to this topic sooner or later...I didn't realise going to lesson is now a crime, sorry...

The only rumour about X I've heard this year is that it will be rethemed around a disco. I laughed for too many reasons.

A man can leave the roller coaster, but the roller coaster can never leave the man?

Bursary from the College's Foundation.

YAY for receiving a £200 cheque from college today.

Good to here.