Day Without A Gay

LightBulb · #1 12-03-2008, 10:01 PM

http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/pa...+Without+a+Gay

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On December 10th, we are supporting Day Without a Gay.
We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all members of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community AND OUR STRAIGHT ALLIES on December 10th, 2008, International Human Rights Day.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

STRIKE: call in gay, shut down your business, or just take the day off.

BOYCOTT: don't buy anything, spend money or support the economy.

PARTICIPATE: Volunteer and/or organize a protest in your area.

Senusret I · #2 12-03-2008, 10:44 PM

I can't/shouldn't take off work that day, but I will pledge to deactivate my facebook profile for the day to prove the point.

RU OX Alum · #3 12-04-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I can't/shouldn't take off work that day, but I will pledge to deactivate my facebook profile for the day to prove the point.

that will show him, the man, that is

Senusret I · #4 12-04-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

that will show him, the man, that is

Don't be a dick.

OneTimeSBX · #5 12-04-2008, 12:21 AM

is this a really NEW way to call in for the day? because if so i am sooo in...i love gay people! i guess i will call my gay friends, make sure they are calling in too, and we will hang out all day...

can next week have support a redhead day? or single mother day? this is a trend i think i can grow to love...

LightBulb · #6 12-04-2008, 12:43 AM

Speaking of facebook, the site recommends leaving your TV/Internet off for the day -- a boycott of ad revenue.

agzg · #7 12-04-2008, 01:30 AM

I'm going to call in gay to being a house-girlfriend.

Live-in, you take care of the dog. You do the dishes. You do the job searching. You do the laundry. I can't, I'm calling in gay today.

CrackerBarrel · #8 12-04-2008, 09:32 AM

If the goal is to show what it would be like if you discriminated against gays and they moved away and stopped giving you their economic impact, encouraging "straight allies" to participate in the walkout as well seems like a cheap way to overstate your impact. I don't know many straight people who would move away because there was some subtle anti-gay feeling in their company/town/whatever.

Senusret I · #9 12-04-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CrackerBarrel

If the goal is to show what it would be like if you discriminated against gays and they moved away and stopped giving you their economic impact, encouraging "straight allies" to participate in the walkout as well seems like a cheap way to overstate your impact. I don't know many straight people who would move away because there was some subtle anti-gay feeling in their company/town/whatever.

I don't see where they're being encouraged to participate.... in fact, I would prefer if straight people didn't.

There are times when the differences need to be underscored and I think this is one of them.

Go to work, breeders. We got this.

CrackerBarrel · #10 12-04-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I don't see where they're being encouraged to participate.... in fact, I would prefer if straight people didn't.

There are times when the differences need to be underscored and I think this is one of them.

Go to work, breeders. We got this.

I was looking at this in the event description:

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We are calling for a nationwide strike and economic boycott by all members of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community AND OUR STRAIGHT ALLIES

Senusret I · #11 12-04-2008, 09:53 AM

Thanks, I was looking at the official website which downplayed it more.

I still think the breeders should go to work.

SWTXBelle · #12 12-04-2008, 10:23 AM

Overuse kills irony. Could we drop the "breeders" references? It's now tiresome to the point of being counterproductive. Thanx.

Senusret I · #13 12-04-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Overuse kills irony. Could we drop the frequent "breeders" references? It's now tiresome to the point of being conunterproductive. Thanx.

First of all, I generally keep you on ignore because you add nothing to the entertainment value of my GreekChat experience.

Moreover, I think you're a shrill, self-righteous wench.

Never would I monitor specific words to make YOU or any other BREEDER feel better.

If my words make you tired, take a nap. Otherwise ignore them.

SWTXBelle · #14 12-04-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

First of all, I generally keep you on ignore because you add nothing to the entertainment value of my GreekChat experience.

Moreover, I think you're a shrill, self-righteous wench.

Never would I monitor specific words to make YOU or any other BREEDER feel better.

If my words make you tired, take a nap. Otherwise ignore them.

Oh no - I don't keep you entertained? Well, feel free to entertain yourself by looking up the words "tired" and "tiresome" so you can appreciate the difference. If your goal is to offend the straight community, then I'm sorry I misinterpreted your purpose. I had thought you were making a point about pejorative language - I didn't realize that you in fact have a giant chip on your shoulder. My mistake.

Don't flatter yourself. Your words don't make me feel better, or worse. I simply hate for language to be used in an attempt to belittle any group. If anyone is self-righteous here, I'm pretty sure it's you.

Please, please, do put me on ignore.

aephi alum · #15 12-04-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

First of all, I generally keep you on ignore because you add nothing to the entertainment value of my GreekChat experience.

Moreover, I think you're a shrill, self-righteous wench.

Never would I monitor specific words to make YOU or any other BREEDER feel better.

If my words make you tired, take a nap. Otherwise ignore them.

To be honest, the term "breeder" bothers me as well. Not all straight people have children. Not all straight people even want children.