I would point out that Gatekeeper's sexuality is mentioned in passing. Victor mentions it. It's never brought up again. It doesn't influence his characterization, or personality. It simply is a part of who he is, but just like in real life it doesn't affect everything he does.

It's not like Gatekeeper walks around in full BDSM outfits with a ball gag, or a banana boat with feathers or any other stereotypically gay outfit one might see in the village during Pride week (I've been there. I've seen it). He doesn't call people honey, or squeal when he gets upset and profess his undying love for Cher/Barbra/Celine. He just is an ambitious man with his goals set who happens to like guys. I'd say the more celebrated gay characters on sitcoms are more damaging to the culture than Gatekeeper. I'd wager the character Jack on Will and Grace did more to set back the cultural perceptiom than anyone in this podcast (removing the obvious argument of national exposure on a network sitcom).

Having grown up in a jock's world: this episode didn't bother me. Growing up solidly within the theater culture and world: this episode didn't offend me. I've heard some of the nastiest things in my life come from the mouths of my gay friends. Everyone regardless of sex, race, creed or orientation has locker room talk or bathroom mirror talks similar to this episode.