Rename "The Closet" - Page 2

***VamPyroX*** · 06-14-2007, 07:43 PM

Here's another thread with how "The Closet" can mean more than one thing.

http://www.alldeaf.com/closet/18760-you-out.html

PuyoPiyo · 09-14-2007, 10:53 PM

Waiting for any news?

MetroGuy03 · 09-14-2007, 10:55 PM

Yeah me too! What took it so long? The mods said it will be several weeks. It been months now. What's up with that?

Angel · 09-15-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Yeah me too! What took it so long? The mods said it will be several weeks. It been months now. What's up with that?

What is what taken so long?...

MetroGuy03 · 09-15-2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

What is what taken so long?...

To change the name of "The Closet".

Angel · 09-15-2007, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

To change the name of "The Closet".

Ohh so the decision was already made?, I'm sorry I haven't been in here for awhile, so Im sort of behind this news..

Whats wrong with the name of " The Closet " ? I've been a member here longer I haven't seen anyone complain until now, so I'm sort of confused...

sequoias · 09-15-2007, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Yeah me too! What took it so long? The mods said it will be several weeks. It been months now. What's up with that?

I didn't realize it's been that long. I guess the mods are quibbling about it in the private forums of their own.

Nan2950 · 09-15-2007, 06:48 AM

I know that I am new to this forum.....

I voted YES change the title THE CLOSET. I think it's negitive. Some of them are not in THE CLOSET and why should they be?

And I think GLBT Lounge or GLBT Community would be better.

MetroGuy03 · 09-15-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

Ohh so the decision was already made?, I'm sorry I haven't been in here for awhile, so Im sort of behind this news..

Whats wrong with the name of " The Closet " ? I've been a member here longer I haven't seen anyone complain until now, so I'm sort of confused...

Please read the previous pages of this thread and http://www.alldeaf.com/closet/41611-closet-poll.html
The answers are right there.

Angel · 09-16-2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Please read the previous pages of this thread and http://www.alldeaf.com/closet/41611-closet-poll.html
The answers are right there.

As matter of fact I did read that thread, and yet I did not see Alex making such a decision about changing the name in that forum until you brought it up to his attention and even listing the names on your own without thinking or discussing this along with other members here, that's how I saw it and I also agree with Vampy's post as well too...

MetroGuy03 · 09-16-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

As matter of fact I did read that thread, and yet I did not see Alex making such a decision about changing the name in that forum until you brought it up to his attention and even listing the names on your own without thinking or discussing this along with other members here, that's how I saw it and I also agree with Vampy's post as well too...

Please read it again. I included some of members' suggestions on that poll. I also asked any members to come up new name ideas which wasn't on that poll. That poll isn't officially decided. It is seen like GLBT Lounge is popular name to re-name The Closet so far.

Angel · 09-16-2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Please read it again. I included some of members' suggestions on that poll. I also asked any members to come up new name ideas which wasn't on that poll. That poll isn't officially decided. It is seen like GLBT Lounge is popular name to re-name The Closet so far.

You already created the poll on your own and it wasn't enough time or a chance for people to throw in their ideas or suggestions before the poll was created and also I didn't see their ideas or suggestion being added on the poll listing either so like I said... you didn't waited but went ahead anyways with the listing of names that you liked and that didn't sound fair to me at all, that's just my opinon, no hard feelings here

....

MetroGuy03 · 09-16-2007, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

You already created the poll on your own and it wasn't enough time or a chance for people to throw in their ideas or suggestions before the poll was created and also I didn't see their ideas or suggestion being added on the poll listing either so like I said... you didn't waited but went ahead anyways with the listing of names that you liked and that didn't sound fair to me at all, that's just my opinon, no hard feelings here

....

Actually I waited for a several weeks before I created this poll. Few names that some members suggested sounds not professional or inappropriate like this "Yep! I am gay!" or "Wet Lounge" or something like that. However, not many people bought up the ideas. That is something that we all have to use ours common senses to pick the names that is more appropriate and respectful. I'm sorry that you're very fall behind of this issue.

Angel · 09-16-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroGuy03

Actually I waited for a several weeks before I created this poll. Few names that some members suggested sounds not professional or inappropriate like this "Yep! I am gay!" or "Wet Lounge" or something like that. However, not many people bought up the ideas. That is something that we all have to use ours common senses to pick the names that is more inappropriate and respectful. I'm sorry that you're very fall behind of this issue.

Yeah I see that, Thanks for filling me in on this issue I appreciate it

MetroGuy03 · 09-16-2007, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

Yeah I see that, Thanks for filling me in on this issue I appreciate it

No problem. I created a new thread. Check it out! http://www.alldeaf.com/closet/45137-...tml#post837961

lumbingmi · 11-16-2007, 11:37 AM

So what happen?

Bear · 11-19-2007, 05:06 PM

The only problem I see with changing the name is what name do we change it to?

As suggest GBLT Lounge suggests that it is ONLY for the Gay Bi Lesbian and Transgendered community.

We need a name that suggests that ANYONE is welcome. While I may not GBLT that does not mean that I dont support the issues. Many of us do have family members that are GBLT. I myself, have two cousins that are GBLT members. I support their rights to being married if they so wish or whatever else they want.

However, I do not see ethat a forum named GLBT Lounge is very welcoming for someone who is NOT GLBT.

Im trying very hard here to post in a respectful manner and if you feel offended by anything I say then please dont go off on me, explain to me why it is offensive to you. Not all of us can understand that something we may say is considered offensive.

I feel the closet is inappropriate too as it suggests that we are trying to keep our GLBT in the closet and not out in the open.

Many of you also have to remember that while we may not like it, many of us were raised in a generation where it was not openly discussed. And if you were GBLT, you definitely didnt let others know it. My generation was alot like that. So you have to remember that it is a new concept for us, and while we are *adjusting* to this concept and trying to accept it. To push it on us is also wrong. Change is not about push, it is about education, and helping others to accept. When I visited my cousins, they were very careful about what they did in front of me at first, when I asked them why. They simply said because they realized that when I was growing up that it wasnt so open and that they wanted me to get used to the idea of them being with same sex partners. I thought that was great! I really respected them for that and by the time the visit was over, I was very comfortable around them and they were openly expressing affection for their partners after a few days.

So my point to that is, being so in your face and pushing can have a negative effect. Whereas, my cousins had a we will let you get used to us first attitude, and it had a very positive effect on me.

By being pushy about why this and that, and how the name is offensive, try to remember it can have a *turn-off* effect and actually make it to where someone would not be willing to support you in your causes.

I say we change the name to something that is all inclusionary and not suggesting that it is for the GBLT community only.

I would like to feel welcome to pop in here and lend my support to especially the right to marraige cause!

justbeautiful · 11-24-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nesmuth

Call it the "Rainbow Lagoon" it's politically safe.

Richard

I like that! But at the same time... not very mature, it's kinda kidish... what if some gays or lesbians do not identify with the rainbow? I know I don't at all....

EyesBlueDeaf · 01-20-2008, 05:05 PM

http://www.alldeaf.com/closet/45137-...tml#post899377

View Poll Results: Do you want to rename "The Closet"?
Yes	42	50.00%
No	23	27.38%
Don't Care	19	22.62%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

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MetroGuy03 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 844	Yeah me too! What took it so long? The mods said it will be several weeks. It been months now. What's up with that?

09-15-2007, 06:48 AM	#38 (permalink)
Nan2950 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	I know that I am new to this forum..... I voted YES change the title THE CLOSET. I think it's negitive. Some of them are not in THE CLOSET and why should they be? And I think GLBT Lounge or GLBT Community would be better.

11-19-2007, 05:06 PM	#47 (permalink)
Bear I Love You Tom! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 996	The only problem I see with changing the name is what name do we change it to? As suggest GBLT Lounge suggests that it is ONLY for the Gay Bi Lesbian and Transgendered community. We need a name that suggests that ANYONE is welcome. While I may not GBLT that does not mean that I dont support the issues. Many of us do have family members that are GBLT. I myself, have two cousins that are GBLT members. I support their rights to being married if they so wish or whatever else they want. However, I do not see ethat a forum named GLBT Lounge is very welcoming for someone who is NOT GLBT. Im trying very hard here to post in a respectful manner and if you feel offended by anything I say then please dont go off on me, explain to me why it is offensive to you. Not all of us can understand that something we may say is considered offensive. I feel the closet is inappropriate too as it suggests that we are trying to keep our GLBT in the closet and not out in the open. Many of you also have to remember that while we may not like it, many of us were raised in a generation where it was not openly discussed. And if you were GBLT, you definitely didnt let others know it. My generation was alot like that. So you have to remember that it is a new concept for us, and while we are adjusting to this concept and trying to accept it. To push it on us is also wrong. Change is not about push, it is about education, and helping others to accept. When I visited my cousins, they were very careful about what they did in front of me at first, when I asked them why. They simply said because they realized that when I was growing up that it wasnt so open and that they wanted me to get used to the idea of them being with same sex partners. I thought that was great! I really respected them for that and by the time the visit was over, I was very comfortable around them and they were openly expressing affection for their partners after a few days. So my point to that is, being so in your face and pushing can have a negative effect. Whereas, my cousins had a we will let you get used to us first attitude, and it had a very positive effect on me. By being pushy about why this and that, and how the name is offensive, try to remember it can have a turn-off effect and actually make it to where someone would not be willing to support you in your causes. I say we change the name to something that is all inclusionary and not suggesting that it is for the GBLT community only. I would like to feel welcome to pop in here and lend my support to especially the right to marraige cause!

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