I wouldn't mind having it, but does it really matter?
I'm pretty sure everyone just clicks "new posts" to find threads anyway.
I'm pretty sure everyone just clicks "new posts" to find threads anyway.
PaZuZuPrime said:What does being a homosexual have to do with Macrumors or the discussion of Apple subject matter? I would think that there are other more suitable places for you to discuss your sexual orientation or challanges facing your lifestyle than in a forum designed for Apple computer discussion. Whatever you do in the privacy of your own bedroom is your business how about we all keep it that way.
Chip NoVaMac said:Some have asked what does being Gay have to do with Macs. What does dating, car accidents, speeding tickets, Kieira, and so many other threads have to do with Macs? For me it is all these threads that make MR a real community. I have chatted with a lot of people here on MR. We have been there for each other when the chips were down. We have been there for the celebrations. It is that sense of community that led me to contribute for the first time (and so far the only time) to a website.
MacDawg said:Which is the very reason NOT to segregate from the group and splinter it.
Woof, Woof - Dawg
SharksFan22 said:With all due respect to our gay participants -- who cares about your orientation?? Do your thing, have fun, but for cryin' out loud, let's quit making a big deal about it. Imagine if all the heterosexual members starting making rumblings about their own "safe" place. Again, while I will not tolerate gay bashing, I could care less if a friend is gay. Big deal.
I dunno, I'm straight and don't feel the need for us to start a straight forum. Who cares about the orientation of a poster.
EDIT -- Actually, I find that some of the posting by our gay participants helps me understand some of the discrimination gays face on a daily basis. I'm a single, straight, white male that won't ever deal with the crap that others do. Moving that discussion "underground" keeps this woman-loving guy in the dark to the plight of the discriminated.
Thank you, I love you.Blue Velvet said:Hope for your sake that one day somebody doesn't dismiss you as an 'old guy' or your thoughts as arcane.
Really condescending and unnecessary feedback there.
Actually I must say, there have been some sort of segregation in the past, remember the "why do all site admins have wigs?" thread. I didn't follow that thread as I find it inappropriate for admins to bring out their internal jokes for all to see and make every member scratching their head. But since then, there has been none of that, so it might just been a fluke shot.edesignuk said:The community is for all, there's absolutely no need to segregate people like this.
Chip NoVaMac said:I see that now. It was to avoid hassles and possible wastelanding of threads because of some feelings towards the Gay community. I am surprised and pleased that the GayWay thread has survived. I was also looking for a way for those that wanted to, to enjoy the various topics being discussed, without wading through 1600+ posts. I know I tend to avoid threads like that.
Oh please, that's nothing like what we're talking about hereangelneo said:Actually I must say, there have been some sort of segregation in the past, remember the "why do all site admins have wigs?" thread. I didn't follow that thread as I find it inappropriate for admins to bring out their internal jokes for all to see and make every member scratching their head. But since then, there has been none of that, so it might just been a fluke shot.
edesignuk said:Oh please, that's nothing like what we're talking about here
No need to get all defensive about it, I'm not really concerned about that. First of all, I didn't contribute any money so I guess I don't get the right to share that joke that the majority has. Also, I didn't read that thread, which makes it even worse.edesignuk said:Oh please, that's nothing like what we're talking about here
...and it wasn't "admins", it was demi's, which there are a LOT OF.
angelneo said:Anyway, since MacDawg asks, I was just merely pointing out that the joke do alienated others as well, same reasoning that the gay sub-forums is a bad idea since it do segregate others on a certain level, although in that case all is free to participate.
I do agreed that it is a good way of building rapport. I myself have been accused of promoting elitism previously in another setting so I might understand on both sides and try to keep it to the group involved. Anyway, this is a trivial issue, let's not be too concerned about this.MacDawg said:I can see your point to a certain extent, there are 3 divisions of sorts with the mods, contributors and members, although I don't see those distinctions playing themselves out in any significant way. I guess the 'contributor games' could be seen as elitest, but it is more of a way to build relationships and encourage support of the forum, not inclusion in a group.
Woof, Woof Dawg
pubwvj said:Hear, hear! And one for green eyed, freckle faced, american indian vermonters too!
Seriously though, sexuality has little to do with Macintosh rumors. All PC (Windows and Political Correctness) asside we really don't need a forum for gays and lesbians, nor transexuals, nor heterosexuals, nor married people, nor single people, nor myoptic nerds who think there are too many forums already.
MacAztec said:Oh and while were at it lets make a Straight Forum, for only straight people.
And maybe we could do a White people forum? You know, for us white folk?
Chip NoVaMac said:I agree with the moderate voices, that my original idea is not a great idea. I am not for segregation of any group from society as a whole.