Doctor Four
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Re: [new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk
Object most strongly.
Too much opportunity for trolling and flame wars. There's
a reason why there aren't any religion or ethnic forums
here, and that's one of them. It is the same reason why
the Stars Backroom was a bad idea.
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Rombus
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said by Johnny  :That's exactly what I am saying. Then im confused, Why should there be a GLBT forum on a tech site then when there is no straight equivalent? |
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anon1219
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Johnny,
As a anonymous user of this website, I don't want to see these forums.
****OBJECT****
Thank you. |
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Shamayim
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Who makes the decision anyway, Justin or the majority opinion here?
If Justin, why are we even discussing it? Just IM Justin with your request and he'll decide.
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Oleg
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Only if it will be hidden private forum.I do not want to see it. |
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Johnny
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said by Rombus :said by Johnny :That's exactly what I am saying. Then im confused, Why should there be a GLBT forum on a tech site then when there is no straight equivalent? I was referring to it being included in the "lifestyle" part of H, F, and L.
And on the other issue, there's no need for a "straight lifestyle" forum for the same reason there is no White Entertainment Television or National Association for the Advancement of White People or United White College Fund. |
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Rombus
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Re: [new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk
said by Johnny :And on the other issue, there's no need for a "straight lifestyle" forum for the same reason there is no White Entertainment Television or National Association for the Advancement of White People or United White College Fund. And the ultimate hypocrisy comes out:
We want to be Equal, but we want our own brand and our own place to discuss it.
This thread, yet again with controversial requests, has turned into a great example of why it should not be on DSLR. Being part of the GLBT community does not some how change your opinion about how Comcast or TWC sucks, or that FIOS is the second coming of god. So why have a separate forum for them? |
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state
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(topic move) [new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk
Moderator Action
The post that was here (and all 7 followups to it), has been moved to a new topic .. »[new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk |
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jwersan
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Re: [new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk
said by ptrowski :Do I think there could be a forum here for the LGB? I sure do. But I shudder to think about the amount of trolling that would occur. I would think it would turn into a moderator nightmare. I wonder if it could be implemented like the Lifestyle forum, where you have to gain access. Maybe. I think one should be created, but I do agree that unless it has some kind of access restrictions, it will become a flame war (No pun intended) for the "children" who hang around here.
BTW your agreeing with the "lifestyle" or not, has no bearing on whether this forum should be created or not, so please don't comment.
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cowboyro
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said by Rombus : So why have a separate forum for them? Because on this site there are discussions not related to tech stuff in any way. So if some people want to have a "lifestyle" discussion they can do it without the worry that some homophobic user accidentally stumbles upon it while reading tech topics and makes a big deal about it.
If they want to have it, let them have it... how does it hurt anyone? |
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snailspace
join:2000-11-27
Montevallo, AL | reply to MPScan
Object most strongly. This is not the place. Enough said.... |
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funchords
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2 edits | reply to CtrlAltDel
*object*
Let's keep our sexual lives to ourselves. There are plenty of other places to go to discuss things like this.
I was on the side of OBJECT and then I read this (and a few similar ones following it).
That someone thinks a GLBT forum on a telecom board has to deal with "our sexual lives" illustrates the ignorance people have. Good thing he isn't in charge, he'd put the forum up under "Equipment Support," or maybe under "Hot Deals."
Groan.
*STILL OBJECT* -- I'd like to see some more interest in the various sections under "Talk Forums" to see what kinds of threads would happen and if or how they relate back to telecom and technology.
Out and proud.
Robb
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funchords
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2 edits | reply to ROCINANTE 2112
The only differences I perceive are when the discussions turn to with whom and how gays have sex and to matters of tolerance, but both have no place on a tech board.
Geez, people.
Possible Forum Topics:
- Can my employer block www.advocate.com?
- Installer left, didn't feel "comfortable" with us.
- Spam filter rejected my partner's email, why?
- Verizon and Charter GLBT groups at Pride Weekend
- Report: Gay people more visually attracted to online ads
- Top GLBT-Friendly Technology Companies!
- Where are the online greeting cards for us?
- Mobile company wont put my partner on family share plan.
change me to *NOT OBJECT* .. I'd still like to see actual threads before I'll push to sign.
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Vtblues
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"object" |
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Corona
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said by lev :*object* I can empathize with wanting a place to put a forum up for those things with which you most identify, but there's really no difference between a gay broadband user and a straight one. except of course, in terms of a "sitecheck" topic. 
oh, and *object* |
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smurf1
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If a forum is established for this ,then i will no longer be a part of dsl reports.This is not the place for such matters. |
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SK
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3 edits | reply to MPScan
Re: [new forum] Gay / Lesbian Talk
Sure, why not, this site has a lot of social forums, and I guess it would be a nice venue for the homosexual members here to talk to each other.
As far as trolling is concerned, it could have an application process like the Health, Fitness and Lifestyle forum.
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averagedude
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said by rockotman :Object. For purely selfish, personal reasons. If this site gets flagged as being any way related to any type of sex or porn or whatever, the filters at work will block it, and I will no longer be able to browse the forums during nmy lunch break. I am selfish like that. For the same reason as stated above, I must "object". |
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