no.. in that context, it means that people wouldn't have a problem admitting, litterally, "I'm feeling gay" or "I am gay"
which back then didn't mean homosexual, and would have meant, I am happy... and therefore, wouldn't have any reason to be reserved about admitting it.
which back then didn't mean homosexual, and would have meant, I am happy... and therefore, wouldn't have any reason to be reserved about admitting it.