I hear what you say. I just think that part of the problem is that having demonstrated that diversity, to keep attracting young people to that idea of a separate 'gay community', stops them from being part of a larger community, that is generally ready to accept them.

Does not the concept of dressing and behaving in a way that openly makes the statement of your sexual preference, make it easy for those that would not accept you to identify and harm you?

Is not the idea of the 'gay community' NOW becoming THE barrier to larger acceptance?