I know you are male, true
I assume you are young, not that young
but I have no issue with that. However, you might want to re-read this thread or your posts at least. More than once I have not said anything when you have insinuated Ed is gay. I previously have insinuated it true but in the context of his not being interested in Jade but you are correct here
You are gleeful at the thought that he might be humiliated. correct
How about you think about all the lurkers and posters here, some of whom might be gay and afraid of coming out,not trying to send these people any messages
or like Ben still remember vividly homophobic taunts? I like Ben
What message are you sending? Words matter. Ironically, I'm quite sure that Ed, who seems to be so happily straight won't give a hang about the label. I think he would because he thinks s highly of himself, and I think anything that shines what he perceives as a negative light on him in the form of a comment directed toward him and his facade, will really bother him IMO).
He's also old enough to be a little more secure in his own skin.