Hey MOD! Please rename this Closet sub forum

MetroGuy03 · 05-15-2007, 10:27 PM

I don't like the name of "Closet" at all... I find it as offensive against homosexuality... Please rename it to GLBT Lounge. Thanks!

sequoias · 05-15-2007, 10:44 PM

I agree with you! But, let's see what the mods have to say. I hope it will be changed, though.

***Alex*** · 05-16-2007, 02:15 AM

Please make a poll about the forum being changed to something else other than "The Closet."

Liebling:-))) · 05-16-2007, 02:29 AM

I has no idea those word of "Closet" is an offensive.

Can you explain why you disagree with those word "Closet"? I like to know because I support gay rights.

PuyoPiyo · 05-16-2007, 03:02 AM

Seems like everyone like my idea "GLBT Lounge" lol, I would like that!

PuyoPiyo · 05-16-2007, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

I has no idea those word of "Closet" is an offensive.

Can you explain why you disagree with those word "Closet"? I like to know because I support gay rights.

Ok. In the history, the gay people CAN'T admit that they are gay, or they will be beating to death, or just simply kill, or full of hatred because they are gay. What gay people do, they went to someplace that nobody would ever go, and they do the sex things and making out, everything, they are actually hiding. They call that a "The Closet".

Now, today, gay people want to be openly gay, not hiding it, or fear to admit they are. They don't want to be stuck in the "The Closet" anymore and want to open the closet to everyone, and accepting, as peace.

Now you get it?

Boult · 05-16-2007, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

I has no idea those word of "Closet" is an offensive.

Can you explain why you disagree with those word "Closet"? I like to know because I support gay rights.

See this wikipedia

The closet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PowerON · 05-16-2007, 08:38 AM

"Yep, I'm gay" sound perfect!"

pleaes please please take that title!

Liebling:-))) · 05-16-2007, 08:46 AM

Ohhh I got it and thank you for explain, Puyo and Boult.

MetroGuy, I would suggest you to create a new thread with poll to add list of suggestion.

Phillips · 05-16-2007, 08:48 AM

what about "Homophile"

05-16-2007, 09:10 AM

How about ...

"The Wet Lounge"?

Phillips · 05-16-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deaf258

How about ...

"The Wet Lounge"?

Good one!

***VamPyroX*** · 05-16-2007, 09:52 AM

We could change it... and someone else will still find it offensive.

We've had this for years and no one said a thing. Why now?

There was a GLBT club at NTID years ago called "Deaf GLO" (Deaf Gay Lesbian Organization). They didn't like the name and decided to change it to "Spectrum" because it represents the rainbow.

However, a similar topic was brought up by other people saying that it was the abuse of the rainbow since straight people who associate themselves with rainbows are considered GLBT. I have a friend who happens to collect, draw, color, and wear rainbow stuff. Everyone thinks she's a lesbian, but she's not.

So, think about it carefully...

Do you REALLY want to change the title? Is it REALLY offensive?

You can't say something is offensive without giving us a REALLY good reason for it.

Be sure to read the description and the title. If we change the title, we might have to change the description. If we change either, will it change the way the sub-forum is viewed?

MetroGuy03 · 05-16-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

We could change it... and someone else will still find it offensive.

We've had this for years and no one said a thing. Why now?

There was a GLBT club at NTID years ago called "Deaf GLO" (Deaf Gay Lesbian Organization). They didn't like the name and decided to change it to "Spectrum" because it represents the rainbow.

However, a similar topic was brought up by other people saying that it was the abuse of the rainbow since straight people who associate themselves with rainbows are considered GLBT. I have a friend who happens to collect, draw, color, and wear rainbow stuff. Everyone thinks she's a lesbian, but she's not.

So, think about it carefully...

Do you REALLY want to change the title? Is it REALLY offensive?

You can't say something is offensive without giving us a REALLY good reason for it.

Be sure to read the description and the title. If we change the title, we might have to change the description. If we change either, will it change the way the sub-forum is viewed?

My point to make GLBT people feels comfortable to use Alldeaf.com without feeling like they're degraded because they're GLBT not straight people. The closet is degrading us, GLBT people, seriously. We need to change the name so no one here will be degraded.

webexplorer · 05-16-2007, 01:32 PM

It sounds okay to me. We could make a list of names and vote for it.

Brainstorm if you have better one:

Open arms
Open your mind
GLBT
Rainbow
Hippies
Triangle Rainbow
Pride Flag
Rainbow Flag
Proud (?) Community

Cowpuppy · 05-16-2007, 01:56 PM

Well...I'm not gay....but it makes sense....for one thing, not all gay people are in the closet. It would kinda feel like hiding to go into a site called closet.
And as far as a poll.....I'm not sure that would give a good result. Lot of people maybe don't read this site (I only noted this topic) and maybe those who respond to it will be biased. And result count may be low. Doesn't mean it doesn't deserve a change.

Cowpuppy · 05-16-2007, 01:58 PM

ahh...where do you get the name hippies web
off base

Foxrac · 05-16-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

My point to make GLBT people feels comfortable to use Alldeaf.com without feeling like they're degraded because they're GLBT not straight people. The closet is degrading us, GLBT people, seriously. We need to change the name so no one here will be degraded.

Yup, I like your idea!!!

I had learned about the closet is offensive to gay people and word of the closet is so old, during 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and even 90's then time change and more are out of closet.

MetroGuy03 · 05-16-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

It sounds okay to me. We could make a list of names and vote for it.

Brainstorm if you have better one:

Open arms
Open your mind
GLBT
Rainbow
Hippies
Triangle Rainbow
Pride Flag
Rainbow Flag
Proud (?) Community

Hippies? Gays are not hippies. lol

webexplorer · 05-16-2007, 02:14 PM

I knew that you are going to say that. I just want to see if you are really paying attention. You have good eyes.

MetroGuy03 · 05-16-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

I knew that you are going to say that. I just want to see if you are really paying attention. You have good eyes.

Hmmm Are you testing my own intellengence? Glad I passed your test. LOL

***VamPyroX*** · 05-16-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

My point to make GLBT people feels comfortable to use Alldeaf.com without feeling like they're degraded because they're GLBT not straight people. The closet is degrading us, GLBT people, seriously. We need to change the name so no one here will be degraded.

Okay, but why is "The Closet" degrading?

For instance, if we had a sub-forum called "For Fatties Only"... I could argue that the term "fatties" degrades those who are overweight or consider themselves overweight because it is a derogatory term... and suggest that a new title be used such as "Weight Watchers".

MetroGuy03 · 05-16-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Okay, but why is "The Closet" degrading?

For instance, if we had a sub-forum called "For Fatties Only"... I could argue that the term "fatties" degrades those who are overweight or consider themselves overweight because it is a derogatory term... and suggest that a new title be used such as "Weight Watchers".

Please read the posts above here. It explains everything.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-16-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Please read the posts above here. It explains everything.

Nope, all the posts say that "The Closet" is offensive to GLBT... but doesn't say WHY.

***Jolie77*** · 05-16-2007, 05:55 PM

Perhaps the "Closet" term seems to be offensive to some of you but yet, acceptable to some of you as well.

I think it would be better to settle down on something that can be reasonable to both sides (for those who are in the closet and for those who are not in the closet.) but however, it seems like we can't please everyone with anything.

In the time being, It is best to ask for other opinions and to harvest it rather than going ahead to change it all of the sudden.

How about trying to see if it could be named GBLT Community? I don't know. As Vampyrox stated earlier, Nobody has made a fuss about how that forum was named and that forum has been around for a while. Why is it brought up now? It could have been brought up before as well.

sequoias · 05-16-2007, 06:13 PM

Metroguy03, you could create a poll to see if anyone wants to change it to whatever other than "The Closet" That way, the mods will see their opinions for if it's neccessary.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-16-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolie_77

Perhaps the "Closet" term seems to be offensive to some of you but yet, acceptable to some of you as well.

I think it would be better to settle down on something that can be reasonable to both sides (for those who are in the closet and for those who are not in the closet.) but however, it seems like we can't please everyone with anything.

In the time being, It is best to ask for other opinions

05-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
MetroGuy03 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 844	Hey MOD! Please rename this Closet sub forum I don't like the name of "Closet" at all... I find it as offensive against homosexuality... Please rename it to GLBT Lounge. Thanks!

05-16-2007, 02:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-15-2007, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
sequoias Railfan 4 life! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 11,803	I agree with you! But, let's see what the mods have to say. I hope it will be changed, though.

05-16-2007, 08:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
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05-16-2007, 09:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Deaf258 Guest Posts: n/a	How about ... "The Wet Lounge"?

05-16-2007, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 27,042	We could change it... and someone else will still find it offensive. We've had this for years and no one said a thing. Why now? There was a GLBT club at NTID years ago called "Deaf GLO" (Deaf Gay Lesbian Organization). They didn't like the name and decided to change it to "Spectrum" because it represents the rainbow. However, a similar topic was brought up by other people saying that it was the abuse of the rainbow since straight people who associate themselves with rainbows are considered GLBT. I have a friend who happens to collect, draw, color, and wear rainbow stuff. Everyone thinks she's a lesbian, but she's not. So, think about it carefully... Do you REALLY want to change the title? Is it REALLY offensive? You can't say something is offensive without giving us a REALLY good reason for it. Be sure to read the description and the title. If we change the title, we might have to change the description. If we change either, will it change the way the sub-forum is viewed? __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

05-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,366	It sounds okay to me. We could make a list of names and vote for it. Brainstorm if you have better one: Open arms Open your mind GLBT Rainbow Hippies Triangle Rainbow Pride Flag Rainbow Flag Proud (?) Community

05-16-2007, 01:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cowpuppy Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On The Road Again Posts: 375	Well...I'm not gay....but it makes sense....for one thing, not all gay people are in the closet. It would kinda feel like hiding to go into a site called closet. And as far as a poll.....I'm not sure that would give a good result. Lot of people maybe don't read this site (I only noted this topic) and maybe those who respond to it will be biased. And result count may be low. Doesn't mean it doesn't deserve a change.

05-16-2007, 01:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cowpuppy Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On The Road Again Posts: 375	ahh...where do you get the name hippies web off base

05-16-2007, 02:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,366	I knew that you are going to say that. I just want to see if you are really paying attention. You have good eyes.

05-16-2007, 05:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
*Jolie77* Love all, trust a few. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 4,711	Perhaps the "Closet" term seems to be offensive to some of you but yet, acceptable to some of you as well. I think it would be better to settle down on something that can be reasonable to both sides (for those who are in the closet and for those who are not in the closet.) but however, it seems like we can't please everyone with anything. In the time being, It is best to ask for other opinions and to harvest it rather than going ahead to change it all of the sudden. How about trying to see if it could be named GBLT Community? I don't know. As Vampyrox stated earlier, Nobody has made a fuss about how that forum was named and that forum has been around for a while. Why is it brought up now? It could have been brought up before as well. __________________

05-16-2007, 06:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
sequoias Railfan 4 life! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 11,803	Metroguy03, you could create a poll to see if anyone wants to change it to whatever other than "The Closet" That way, the mods will see their opinions for if it's neccessary.