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Gay|Bi|Trans|Asexual|Pansexual|Intersex|Ally|Queer Support || Table of Contents
* First post: Table of Contents, About the Thread
* Second Post: Thread Rules, Thread Moderators, Blacklist
* Third Post: Terms You Should Know
* Fourth Post: FAQ: General GLBTQ
* Fifth Post: FAQ: Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
* Sixth Post: FAQ: Gender Identity and Gender Expression
* Seventh Post: Facts and Statistics
* Eighth Post: What You Can Do
* Ninth Post: Anecdotes and Writings
* Tenth Post: Thread Business
* Eleventh Post: Resources and Further Reading
About the Thread
This thread has been attempted and failed in the past by people who were unwilling to do actual research or make actual statements. Just lazy threads. Since I've noticed a large number of people looking to discuss GLBTQ issues or looking to discuss being GLBTQ, I have decided to take this thread upon myself.
This thread is a place for GLBTQ members to support each other, to support the community as a whole, and to learn how to support themselves.
This support can range from advising other about coming out to talking about your relationship issues to discussing activism to discussing major events going on in the fight for GLBTQ rights and the GLBTQ community. This is mostly intended as a support thread, however, there is an undeniably political side to the queer rights struggle and part of supporting the community is to discuss the issues going on and possible solutions. I reserve my right to edit our purpose at any point.
Written: June 22nd, 2009 - August 2nd, 2009
Most recent update: April 25, 2012
Previous polls:
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Hey, if you like this thread, please click the <3 button up in the corner. Real poll coming soon, I promise!
<3 1 100.0% [ 2344 ]
Total Votes: [ 2344 ]
<3 1 100.0% [ 2344 ]
Total Votes: [ 2344 ]
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Did you actually read the front page?
Yes, actually. I thought it was informative. -- 47.1% [ 165 ]
Pffft, NO. -- 18.0% [ 63 ]
I read a little. -- 30.0% [ 105 ]
I read it and I didn't think it was informative at all/think you're a self-important b***h. -- 4.9% [ 17 ]
Total: 350
Yes, actually. I thought it was informative. -- 47.1% [ 165 ]
Pffft, NO. -- 18.0% [ 63 ]
I read a little. -- 30.0% [ 105 ]
I read it and I didn't think it was informative at all/think you're a self-important b***h. -- 4.9% [ 17 ]
Total: 350
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Where are you on the GLBTQ spectrum?
Cisgender gay/lesbian/bisexual -- 41.0% [ 82 ]
Cisgender panssexual/asexual -- 8.0% [ 16 ]
Transgender asexual -- 2.0% [ 4 ]
Androgyne/Bigender/Gender Fluid -- 5.5% [ 11 ]
Heterosexual transman -- 2.5% [ 5 ]
Homosexual/Bisexual/Pansexual transman -- 10.0% [ 20 ]
Heterosexual transwoman -- 0.0% [ 0 ]
Homosexual/Bisexual/Pansexual Transwoman -- 6.5% [ 13 ]
Confused/Questioning (or I didn't understand what you were talking about) -- 8.0% [ 16 ]
Cisgender heterosexual ("straight" wink 16.5% [ 33 ]
Total Votes: 200
Cisgender gay/lesbian/bisexual -- 41.0% [ 82 ]
Cisgender panssexual/asexual -- 8.0% [ 16 ]
Transgender asexual -- 2.0% [ 4 ]
Androgyne/Bigender/Gender Fluid -- 5.5% [ 11 ]
Heterosexual transman -- 2.5% [ 5 ]
Homosexual/Bisexual/Pansexual transman -- 10.0% [ 20 ]
Heterosexual transwoman -- 0.0% [ 0 ]
Homosexual/Bisexual/Pansexual Transwoman -- 6.5% [ 13 ]
Confused/Questioning (or I didn't understand what you were talking about) -- 8.0% [ 16 ]
Cisgender heterosexual ("straight" wink 16.5% [ 33 ]
Total Votes: 200
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What thread-related thing are you most excited for?
The chat thread! OMGyay -- 42.0% [ 21 ]
The contest! biggrin -- 4.0% [ 2 ]
Both, silly! -- 16.0% [ 8 ]
Neither. -- 0.0% [ 0 ]
I'm excited for Gil not being a b***h! Maybe? Please? -- 12.0% [ 6 ]
I don't know what you're talking about. -- 12.0% [ 6 ]
My thoughts aren't expressed in the above (feel free to share!) -- 14.0% [ 7 ]
The chat thread! OMGyay -- 42.0% [ 21 ]
The contest! biggrin -- 4.0% [ 2 ]
Both, silly! -- 16.0% [ 8 ]
Neither. -- 0.0% [ 0 ]
I'm excited for Gil not being a b***h! Maybe? Please? -- 12.0% [ 6 ]
I don't know what you're talking about. -- 12.0% [ 6 ]
My thoughts aren't expressed in the above (feel free to share!) -- 14.0% [ 7 ]
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What kind of contest do you want!
Art for the thread! Maybe some nifty banners? -- 16.1% [ 19 ]
A GLBTQ-related avatar competition! Come to think of it, the guild avatar is pretty ugly. 11.9% -- [ 14 ]
Tributes for the victims of hate crimes, in whatever form. -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
Something with writing, maybe poetry? -- 12.7% [ 15 ]
A chance game, like rolling dice or something! --4.2% [ 5 ]
I don't care, as long as I can win a prize. wink -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
I want something different than the above options, and I'm going to tell you guys what it is. -- 0.8% [ 1 ]
I want something different than the above options, and I'm not going to tell you guys what it is. -- 4.2% [ 5 ]
I don't want a contest. -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
The kind of contest where I can win Gil. /eyebrow waggle -- 19.5% [ 23 ]
Art for the thread! Maybe some nifty banners? -- 16.1% [ 19 ]
A GLBTQ-related avatar competition! Come to think of it, the guild avatar is pretty ugly. 11.9% -- [ 14 ]
Tributes for the victims of hate crimes, in whatever form. -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
Something with writing, maybe poetry? -- 12.7% [ 15 ]
A chance game, like rolling dice or something! --4.2% [ 5 ]
I don't care, as long as I can win a prize. wink -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
I want something different than the above options, and I'm going to tell you guys what it is. -- 0.8% [ 1 ]
I want something different than the above options, and I'm not going to tell you guys what it is. -- 4.2% [ 5 ]
I don't want a contest. -- 10.2% [ 12 ]
The kind of contest where I can win Gil. /eyebrow waggle -- 19.5% [ 23 ]
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What would be the scariest Halloween costume? (If any of you make these costumes, I'll...do something for you, Iunno).
Rick Santorum--the, uh, politician, not the new definition. -- 4.7% [ 7 ]
Proposition 8, duh! -- 11.3% [ 17 ]
The Westboro Baptist Church, or a member of it. -- 22.7% [ 34 ]
The Defense of Marriage Act -- 4.7% [ 7 ]
A macho gay biker man who's just been called a "fairy". -- 17.3% [ 26 ]
Larry Craig -- 2.0% [ 3 ]
The suicide rate of gay teenagers -- 24.7% [ 37 ]
Gil. o__________o -- 12.7% [ 19 ]
Rick Santorum--the, uh, politician, not the new definition. -- 4.7% [ 7 ]
Proposition 8, duh! -- 11.3% [ 17 ]
The Westboro Baptist Church, or a member of it. -- 22.7% [ 34 ]
The Defense of Marriage Act -- 4.7% [ 7 ]
A macho gay biker man who's just been called a "fairy". -- 17.3% [ 26 ]
Larry Craig -- 2.0% [ 3 ]
The suicide rate of gay teenagers -- 24.7% [ 37 ]
Gil. o__________o -- 12.7% [ 19 ]
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Politically, in recent times, have GLBTQ issues done poorly or well?
We have been faring well. Matt Shepard/James Byrd passed and [post other reasoning] 7.5% [ 9 ]
Of course we haven't been doing well! 53% of Maine's voters are assholes and [post other reasoning] -- 18.3% [ 22 ]
We've been faring equal parts bad and good. -- 38.3% [ 46 ]
I don't know. -- 16.7% [ 20 ]
I have no opinion. -- 6.7% [ 8 ]
I don't care. -- 6.7% [ 8 ]
What's a politically? :0 -- 5.8% [ 7 ]
Total Votes: 120
We have been faring well. Matt Shepard/James Byrd passed and [post other reasoning] 7.5% [ 9 ]
Of course we haven't been doing well! 53% of Maine's voters are assholes and [post other reasoning] -- 18.3% [ 22 ]
We've been faring equal parts bad and good. -- 38.3% [ 46 ]
I don't know. -- 16.7% [ 20 ]
I have no opinion. -- 6.7% [ 8 ]
I don't care. -- 6.7% [ 8 ]
What's a politically? :0 -- 5.8% [ 7 ]
Total Votes: 120
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Gay pride parades: yes or no?
Yes. They're an expression of not being afraid to be ourselves, and pretty fun. 31.1% [ 23 ]
No. We can't have parades in states of undress and then expect to be treated the same as everyone else. 13.5% [ 10 ]
They're a nice idea, but the media portrays them wrong. 5.4% [ 4 ]
It depends on the context. A bunch of guys running around in thongs, maybe not, but equality marches with a definite purpose are okay. 43.2% [ 32 ]
Something else [post] 0.0% [ 0 ]
I have no opinion or I'm uncertain of how I feel. 1.4% [ 1 ]
I don't care/I'm a poll whore. 5.4% [ 4 ]
Total Votes: 74
Yes. They're an expression of not being afraid to be ourselves, and pretty fun. 31.1% [ 23 ]
No. We can't have parades in states of undress and then expect to be treated the same as everyone else. 13.5% [ 10 ]
They're a nice idea, but the media portrays them wrong. 5.4% [ 4 ]
It depends on the context. A bunch of guys running around in thongs, maybe not, but equality marches with a definite purpose are okay. 43.2% [ 32 ]
Something else [post] 0.0% [ 0 ]
I have no opinion or I'm uncertain of how I feel. 1.4% [ 1 ]
I don't care/I'm a poll whore. 5.4% [ 4 ]
Total Votes: 74
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11/20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Have you seen transphobia?
Yes. I have seen violence or threats towards myself. 4.8% [ 5 ]
Yes. I have seen bullying and harassment towards myself. 4.8% [ 5 ]
Yes. I have seen violence or threats towards trans people I know in real life. 7.6% [ 8 ]
Yes. I have seen bullying and harassment towards trans people I know in real life. 5.7% [ 6 ]
Yes. I have seen transphobia manifested in prejudice and discrimination towards myself or trans people I know. 14.3% [ 15 ]
I suspect that the trans people I know have been victims of transphobia. 2.9% [ 3 ]
I do not know if I have ever seen transphobia. 8.6% [ 9 ]
I have only seen transphobia online. 22.9% [ 24 ]
I do not feel that I have experienced or seen transphobia. 13.3% [ 14 ]
Other/Gold 15.2% [ 16 ]
Total Votes: 105
Yes. I have seen violence or threats towards myself. 4.8% [ 5 ]
Yes. I have seen bullying and harassment towards myself. 4.8% [ 5 ]
Yes. I have seen violence or threats towards trans people I know in real life. 7.6% [ 8 ]
Yes. I have seen bullying and harassment towards trans people I know in real life. 5.7% [ 6 ]
Yes. I have seen transphobia manifested in prejudice and discrimination towards myself or trans people I know. 14.3% [ 15 ]
I suspect that the trans people I know have been victims of transphobia. 2.9% [ 3 ]
I do not know if I have ever seen transphobia. 8.6% [ 9 ]
I have only seen transphobia online. 22.9% [ 24 ]
I do not feel that I have experienced or seen transphobia. 13.3% [ 14 ]
Other/Gold 15.2% [ 16 ]
Total Votes: 105
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What is your favorite LGBTQ symbol?
The inverted pink triangles/black triangles. Taking back our oppression. 5.9% [ 18 ]
The rainbow flag, of course! There are so many different kinds. 29.8% [ 91 ]
Purple bracelets! I see you, gay girls. 12.5% [ 38 ]
Black rings, especially on the middle finger, for asexuality. 5.9% [ 18 ]
The Lambda! Doesn't it just fit everything? 2.3% [ 7 ]
I like the various interlocking gender sign symbols. 12.8% [ 39 ]
Purple rhinoceros! OH, LONG-LOST GAY PRIDE SYMBOL, I TAKE YOU IN LIKE AN ORPHAN 11.5% [ 35 ]
I don't know any symbols/I don't know which is my favorite. 7.2% [ 22 ]
I don't like any. 5.9% [ 18 ]
I don't understand the question/golds? 6.2% [ 19 ]
Total Votes: 305
The inverted pink triangles/black triangles. Taking back our oppression. 5.9% [ 18 ]
The rainbow flag, of course! There are so many different kinds. 29.8% [ 91 ]
Purple bracelets! I see you, gay girls. 12.5% [ 38 ]
Black rings, especially on the middle finger, for asexuality. 5.9% [ 18 ]
The Lambda! Doesn't it just fit everything? 2.3% [ 7 ]
I like the various interlocking gender sign symbols. 12.8% [ 39 ]
Purple rhinoceros! OH, LONG-LOST GAY PRIDE SYMBOL, I TAKE YOU IN LIKE AN ORPHAN 11.5% [ 35 ]
I don't know any symbols/I don't know which is my favorite. 7.2% [ 22 ]
I don't like any. 5.9% [ 18 ]
I don't understand the question/golds? 6.2% [ 19 ]
Total Votes: 305
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Should Gil put up a new poll?
Nope, the pride symbols are just fi--hey. >:C 0.18222222222222 18.2% [ 41 ]
Yeah, you were boring us, Gil. 0.12444444444444 12.4% [ 28 ]
I want to give Gil my ideas for a new poll! 0.044444444444444 4.4% [ 10 ]
This is just being silly. D:< No moar silly polls. 0.062222222222222 6.2% [ 14 ]
Polls suck. 0.022222222222222 2.2% [ 5 ]
I don't care. 0.12444444444444 12.4% [ 28 ]
Happy Birthday, Gil! option 0.44 44.0% [ 99 ]
Total Votes: 225
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Are you resolving to come out for the New Year?
Yep! 8.0% [ 20 ]
No....>_> 12.4% [ 31 ]
I might. IDK. 17.6% [ 44 ]
I already have! Haha, closet kids. Haha. 32.0% [ 80 ]
I don't need to come out of the closet; I'm straight and cisgender. 11.6% [ 29 ]
Other! 11.6% [ 29 ]
too drunk to answer brb 6.8% [ 17 ]
Total Votes: 250
Yep! 8.0% [ 20 ]
No....>_> 12.4% [ 31 ]
I might. IDK. 17.6% [ 44 ]
I already have! Haha, closet kids. Haha. 32.0% [ 80 ]
I don't need to come out of the closet; I'm straight and cisgender. 11.6% [ 29 ]
Other! 11.6% [ 29 ]
too drunk to answer brb 6.8% [ 17 ]
Total Votes: 250
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Hate and prejudice against LGBT in schools?
I am (or was) an LGBTQ middle/high school student and have experienced violence/threats against myself or others. 0.073333333333333 7.3% [ 11 ]
I am (or was) an LGBTQ middle/high school student and have experienced bullying or harassment against myself or others. 0.36 36.0% [ 54 ]
I am (or was) an LGBTQ college student and have experienced violence or threats against myself or others. 0.02 2.0% [ 3 ]
I am (or was) an LGBTQ college student and have experienced harassment or bullying towards myself or others. 0.06 6.0% [ 9 ]
I am (or was) an LGBTQ student and have never experienced any form of hatred against LGBTQ in school, but still think that it is a major issue. 0.22 22.0% [ 33 ]
I am (or was) a straight and cisgender student and have never experienced hatred against LGBTQ in schools, but still think that it is a major issue. 0.13333333333333 13.3% [ 20 ]
I am (or was) an LGBTQ student and have never experienced any form of hatred against LGBTQ in school. I do not believe this is a major issue. 0.026666666666667 2.7% [ 4 ]
wut is skool 0.10666666666667 10.7% [ 16 ]
Total Votes: 150
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V-Day is coming up. You will be...
Chilling with my awesome significant other. B) 21.2% [ 35 ]
Crying and watching romantic comedies, feeling sorry for myself. 13.3% [ 22 ]
Giving Valentines to everyone I know. 8D 6.1% [ 10 ]
FREE. CHOCOLATE. 14.5% [ 24 ]
Punching babies and kicking adorable puppies 15.2% [ 25 ]
...probably chilling in the support thread, ackshually 7.3% [ 12 ]
Cruisin' for hotties/trying to hook up with someone 3.0% [ 5 ]
Wondering what this had to do with LGBT stuff. / gold 19.4% [ 32 ]
Total Votes: 165
Chilling with my awesome significant other. B) 21.2% [ 35 ]
Crying and watching romantic comedies, feeling sorry for myself. 13.3% [ 22 ]
Giving Valentines to everyone I know. 8D 6.1% [ 10 ]
FREE. CHOCOLATE. 14.5% [ 24 ]
Punching babies and kicking adorable puppies 15.2% [ 25 ]
...probably chilling in the support thread, ackshually 7.3% [ 12 ]
Cruisin' for hotties/trying to hook up with someone 3.0% [ 5 ]
Wondering what this had to do with LGBT stuff. / gold 19.4% [ 32 ]
Total Votes: 165
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A gene is discovered that determines sexual orientation or gender identity (whatever is most relevant to your LGBT status). Your reaction?
This is great! Now, no one can say that I chose this! Gonna go on a victory streaking run, brb 0.15217391304348 15.2% [ 70 ]
This is bad for us. Now, there may be attempts at creating cures. 0.15 15.0% [ 69 ]
This will do nothing for us. Those who hate us will continue to hate us--the idea that we choose this is just an excuse. 0.23913043478261 23.9% [ 110 ]
This is good for us because there may be attempted cures. If one does not want to be LGBT, it would be possible not to be. 0.019565217391304 2.0% [ 9 ]
This is bad for us because more people will believe it is a disorder or medical condition. 0.18695652173913 18.7% [ 86 ]
I wouldn't really care or don't really know how I would feel. 0.076086956521739 7.6% [ 35 ]
I'm straight/cisgender and think it would be good. 0.060869565217391 6.1% [ 28 ]
I'm straight/cisgender and think it would be bad. 0.021739130434783 2.2% [ 10 ]
Quick, look, a distraction! /flees 0.093478260869565 9.3% [ 43 ]
Total Votes: 460
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Thread members: how would you feel about going into Towns to raise awareness on the day of the DOS?
I feel like that would be effective. I would like to participate and would be happy to buy a matching outft along with other thread members. 0.2734693877551 27.3% [ 134 ]
I feel like that would be effective. I would like to participate. I would not buy an outfit, however. 0.091836734693878 9.2% [ 45 ]
I feel like that would be effective but do not plan on participating. 0.093877551020408 9.4% [ 46 ]
I am not sure if that would be effective or if I would like to participate. 0.097959183673469 9.8% [ 48 ]
No, that would not be effective. 0.087755102040816 8.8% [ 43 ]
I feel that another means of bringing about awareness would be more appropriate. 0.12040816326531 12.0% [ 59 ]
IDK my bff Gil? 0.23469387755102 23.5% [ 115 ]
Total Votes: 490
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George Rekers: repressed homosexual?
repressed 0.15680880330124 15.7% [ 114 ]
super repressed 0.26822558459422 26.8% [ 195 ]
******** no, I always hire male prostitutes to carry my luggage 0.57496561210454 57.5% [ 418 ]
Total Votes: 727
repressed 0.15680880330124 15.7% [ 114 ]
super repressed 0.26822558459422 26.8% [ 195 ]
******** no, I always hire male prostitutes to carry my luggage 0.57496561210454 57.5% [ 418 ]
Total Votes: 727
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Happy first birthday, thread!
<3 31.7% [ 111 ]
Prop 8 getting repealed: best birthday present EVER? 44.6% [ 156 ]
Seriously, it was the same day, one year later, that this thread opened. 7.1% [ 25 ]
******** yeah. 16.6% [ 58 ]
Total Votes: 350
<3 31.7% [ 111 ]
Prop 8 getting repealed: best birthday present EVER? 44.6% [ 156 ]
Seriously, it was the same day, one year later, that this thread opened. 7.1% [ 25 ]
******** yeah. 16.6% [ 58 ]
Total Votes: 350
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On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, how helpful do you feel this thread is?
10 0.38666666666667 38.7% [ 116 ]
9 0.12666666666667 12.7% [ 38 ]
8 0.11 11.0% [ 33 ]
7 0.093333333333333 9.3% [ 28 ]
6 0.04 4.0% [ 12 ]
5 0.07 7.0% [ 21 ]
4 0.01 1.0% [ 3 ]
3 0.013333333333333 1.3% [ 4 ]
2 0.01 1.0% [ 3 ]
1 0.14 14.0% [ 42 ]
Total Votes: 300
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WHOA NEW POLL. Are you doing Day of Silence and/or Ally Week?
Yes, I am doing both. 0.13544668587896 13.5% [ 47 ]
I'm doing the DoS but not Ally Week. 0.12103746397695 12.1% [ 42 ]
I'm doing Ally Week but not the DoS. 0.028818443804035 2.9% [ 10 ]
I am a student and I am doing neither. 0.23919308357349 23.9% [ 83 ]
I am not a student. 0.4207492795389 42.1% [ 146 ]
All of the above and more! Let me tell you about it. 0.054755043227666 5.5% [ 19 ]
Total Votes: [ 347 ]
Yes, I am doing both. 0.13544668587896 13.5% [ 47 ]
I'm doing the DoS but not Ally Week. 0.12103746397695 12.1% [ 42 ]
I'm doing Ally Week but not the DoS. 0.028818443804035 2.9% [ 10 ]
I am a student and I am doing neither. 0.23919308357349 23.9% [ 83 ]
I am not a student. 0.4207492795389 42.1% [ 146 ]
All of the above and more! Let me tell you about it. 0.054755043227666 5.5% [ 19 ]
Total Votes: [ 347 ]