What do you think?

I guess what normal means in your mom's norms is just like anyone else's, the society's. And she is probably even worried that you might take up some of their habits and lifestyles and as a result fall short of society's norms. I don't mean by any means that you need to follow what everybody else does, or tells you to do just because it is acceptable by them or the society. What I mean is that it is perfectly normal to hang out with who you want regardless of them being gay or not.

Try not to get mad at your mom, because she is probably looking after your best interest. She probably has an idea of how difficult it could be if you are up against what a whole lot of others see as normal. All you need to do is to reassure her and tell her that it is ok to hang out with them and that you won't become one just because you are hanging out with them -unless that is what you choose. If she sees that you are responding logically, rather than a being rebellious spoiled brat, she will have your trust in you and you will have her support.

Gay is not a disease you catch--gay is a pre-disposition. But your mom probably comes from a time where a lot of misconceptions existed about it--cut her slack for not being with it and enjoy your friendship!

Well people are mean but you know what it is your choice and if they are your friends then that is all that matters you know what I mean. A good friend is what counts.

You're right there is nothing wrong with having gay guys as friends, I do too. But the only way you will know if your "regular friends" are mad is to talk to them about it. You never know they might be cool about. As for what your mom said I don't think she meant any harm by it, but even if she did it doesn't really matter because they're your friends not hers.