I am a young person and I find that using gay as lame is hurtful..

Also why must we call things "Lame" i mean the origins of that word is to describe disabled people, so in turn you are not only creating a negative connotation for the word gay but also a term used for disabled individuals.

We should all be more careful about the language that we use. They are a powerful thing.

Did you know that Gay and Lesbian youth represent 30% of all completed suicide, meaning a successful suicide attempt by a gay teen every 5hrs and 48mins.

Now think about that every time you use the word "Gay" in a derogatory way.