When I was working, I had a coworker who was jealous that I was in charge of the office, not he. He tried a little campaign against me - making implications that I was gay. It put me in a bad position, because I am sympathetic to gay people. That being the case, how could I claim that somebody calling me gay was offensive? One time, he said something to that effect when we were in a car with two other coworkers. I responded, OK, I've got notes of what you've said, and now I have two witnesses. Say anything like that again, and I'll file a formal complaint."
He didn't make any implications like that again.

But anyhow, there's no reason to be hurtful in what you say here at Mudcat. Discuss the topic, and stay away from personal attacks.

-Joe-