Yes flamboyancy does unsettle many just as does the manly stud. I find both quit funny.
One thing I note is how quick other lifestyles are to label some one who does not agree that their lifestyle is ok and acceptable to every person in the country. Same is seen with racial slurs as well very similar to an overbalance in the pendulum swing.
Yes racism does and will continue to plague many different lifestyle choices (weather born or other wise). I am finding it harder and harder to be a heterosexual male in this country. Seems sometimes we are targeted for being the most racist people and we must pay for every bad choice made through history by any European culture. The "Homophobic" tag being just the last in a great pile.
My bluntness does not help much in my personal attacks, and likely bring them on. I figure I treat every one the same so if I do not worry about it but do enjoy the many conversation I get into because of it. I learn more each time it happens as so does the other person I hope.