Lesbian controversy stirs Xbox Live

Gay rights groups condemn Microsoft's position Xbox Live today finds itself once again at the centre of a gay rights storm, the homosexual gaming community up in arms after one player was banned from the service after admitting she was a lesbian online. Having identified her sexual preference via her Live profile, ex-Live player Teresa was harassed by other players who plagued her across various game maps, before she was eventually banned for causing 'offense'. When Teresa complained, she was told by officials that her stance had been offensive to other players. "I was harassed by several players, 'chased' to different maps/games to get away from their harassment. They followed me into the games and told all the other players to turn me in because they didn't want to see that crap or their kids to see that crap," Teresa reveals. She continued: "Microsoft does nothing to stop this or prevent it, but instead sides with the homophobes. No one will help me get the word out about ... (link)