"Pink" stage wash opinions please

Hi,

I have gotten into what has become an insane disagreement with someone
I work with over whether or not using "pink"--actually magenta--gel in the
downstage wash makes people on stage look "gay". To me that thought
is never even going to enter most people's minds, and those whose mind
it does enter have a bit of a problem and are in the vast minority. 

Experience I've had using different type gels has taught me to like hot 
magentas for warm washes instead of true reds, because reds are too 
harsh and  therefore pretty much for special effect rather than a good 
standard warm wash color. I'm interested in any ideas on this, and any 
links to other places where it has been discussed.

Thanks,
David