I think it depends a lot on where you are. Different parts of the world, and even different parts of the US have different cultures and religous beliefs. I live in the California Bay Area where it's more socially acceptable to be homosexual. So you don't really see these sorts of responses. 

It's actually common for homosexuals to move to the bay area because there's a bigger gay community here, especially in San Francisco. You'd be more welcomed and accepted here at least.