Why are the folks here so darn homophobic?

I doubt whether the proportion of unreconstructed homophobes on SW differs much from anywhere else, but the people with the worst and most bitterly-held prejudices tend to be the ones who make themselves that much more noticeable.

Though only they know why they parade themselves on a discussion forum knowing they will find supporters but will also be challenged - something deeply-prejudiced people usually fear - and challenged in ways ranging from reasoned questioning to merely childish swearing.