The Walking Dead

Before it starts again in Feb, I was talking to my SO about Daryl's sexuality. He believes Daryl is gay, I'm not convinced. Of course, it doesn't matter either way, however, I remember the reaction when it was shown that Aaron was gay. There was outrage! I feel the writers were starting to hint at it with Daryl, but then people kicked off about Aaron, then changed their minds. What do you guys think?