Has Manhunt Killed Gay Culture?

I recently read an article in "Out" Magazine (September 2008 Issue) and one of the main articles is about how Manhunt has destroyed the gay culture. Before the big internet burst, all gays had were clubs. That was the only place they could communicate and be around others who are like them. Now, with the internet, people don't even do that anymore. They just sit at home, cruise Manhunt or Craigslist, find a hook up, have fun for one night, and then move on. Is it because rejection is easier to take when it's not face to face?

Don't get me wrong, people still go out to clubs, but it's different. Some people go out to listen to the music, to dance and hang out with their friends. While others see going out as an excuse to get fucked up, with either drugs or alcohol or both. Why? Why do you need to do that?

What is happening? The AIDS epidemic brought our community closer, but I feel like kids of my generation don't care about AIDS because we haven't directly dealt with it.

We need to get back to a place where all gay people are part of the same queer community.

STO