Jetson wrote:
As a general rule, I've always found that people think a single guy in a straight bar is creepy, whereas a single guy in a gay bar is a fairly hot target.
This is definately true. When going to a bar alone, you'd better be ready to socialize a lot or it's gunna suck. I've talked with guys who enjoy going to bars alone and the secret is not to stay alone for long.
You're right about the gay bars too. I've been to one once to meet up with the bartender after she got off work. I was amazed to see how many guys came alone and much more welcomed I felt than I had ever felt in a straight bar. Even though they knew I was straight.