Original sentence: It is arguably a natural outcome for any sexual minority (because of the need to find mating partners), but some have observed that the "gay community" in some very tolerant European countries is less distinctive and less segregated.Some criticize the gay community for adopting what they see as negative aspects of larger society, especially commercialism (including treating LGBT people as a distinct market segment or audience), conformism (though it may have different norms to which it pressures members to conform), and ghettoization.Some, including organisations such as The Queer Youth Alliance and OutRage.The British gay market is worth up to £6 billion a year.describe the existence of the community itself as a reaction to societal discrimination
Edited sentence: Estimates of the US market put its value at approximately $500 billion per year.Income of gay and lesbian households in the US is higher than average; in addition, many of these households are known by demographers as DINK -- double income, no kids -- and generally have more disposable income.The British gay market is worth up to £6 billion each year.United Tries for Gay-Friendly Skies, May, 2000