Dan Savage,a nationally syndicated sex advice columnist,has repeatedly expressed his frustration with gay men who describe themselves in personal ads as "straight-acting,straight-appearing." He believes that these men need to be open about who they are rather than attempting to manage their stigmatized identities by:

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Dan Savage is criticizing these men for attempting to pass as straight, rather than being open and honest about their identity. Passing refers to attempting to present oneself as part of a privileged group in order to avoid discrimination or stigma. In this case, the men are attempting to pass as straight in order to avoid the stigma and discrimination that gay men often face. Savage believes that they should be open about their identity and not try to manage their stigmatized identity through passing.

Dan Savage,a Nationally Syndicated Sex Advice Columnist,has Repeatedly Expressed His