There's a Slashdot story claiming that Microsoft is banning non-heterosexuals from X-Box live, because some users might be offended by the fact that they openly identify as gay, lesbian or (presumably) bisexual.

I guess this is another example of what happens when people get the idea that they have a right not to be offended (ever notice that people who are frequently offended are also frequently highly intolerant of others?).  Anyway, I sent the following message to Microsoft Australia, & strongly encourage you to send a similar one:

 To whom it may concern,

I read today that Microsoft will ban users from X-Box Live if they identify themselves as homosexual or lesbian - but not if they identify themselves as heterosexual.

I support property rights: it's your network, so you can allow or deny access to anyone you want, for whatever reasons you choose.  I don't think that anyone has the right to _force_ you to accept non-heterosexuals.

But I want you to know that your policy stinks to high heaven, and that until you change it, I won't be buying any X-Box related products or services.

Yours,
Duncan Bayne