Call me ignorant, but I personally don't have any opinion on what other people wear as their underwear. Just like I don't have opinion on people who prefer wearing shorts vs full length joggers or round neck T-shirts Vs Polo t-shirts, or sneakers vs casual shoes. Only slight opinion I would have about someone wearing different types of underwear:
Boxers: He must be liking the freedom down there
Briefs: I think he likes support down there
Boxer briefs: I think he goes with the fashion trends
Bikini briefs: Likes support and wants to look good
Thongs: Likes support and freedom, and must be confident about his body
Now, I am a recent thong convert (still in progress). When I read few posts on some other forums, I was surprised to know that people/society have so strong negative opinions about thongs and specially men wearing thongs.
My further internet search (quora, etc) really shocked me that people are so concerned and opinionated about a tiny piece of clothing. I would totally understand if the tiny clothing exposes genitals. People are giving reasons that "I don't want to see cellulite and hairy bum", "I don't want to see the shape of genitals, it's gross". Really? Is this the reason? Would you want someone to wear a full face mask because they have acne? Would you want people to wear full length trousers, because you don't like too much hair on their legs?
I think ignorance is bliss. Before knowing about this, I was considering thongs as yet another underwear type. If I don't hesitate wearing briefs in front of my friends, family and neighbors, why would I hesitate wearing thongs in front of them (unless I am shy about showing more skin, which I am not). But now, knowing that people will make strong opinions, I am a bit hesitant wearing it in front of anyone apart from my gf.
What do you think how other people perceive men wearing thongs? My research is mostly internet driven, but I guess you all have real life experiences. This little innocent piece of clothing is getting attention for all wrong reasons - while people should talk about how comfy/uncomfy the structure is or the back string is, but they are talking about "I want to unsee the thought of men wearing thongs"