unwelcome here. I'm not "concerned" -- I'm pissed. And while that's my problem, I want to know what we can do to change that.

In all honesty, I haven't seen most of what has upset people. This week has been super busy for me and I haven't been paying very close attention -- sorry.

DU is a big board and the Rule of the Unchanging Internet Opinions applies, no doubt. But, seriously, there must be more than one thing we can do to make this situation better so old timers (or anyone) who are gay don't feel driven away from this progressive community.

We need some suggestions here. Let's try to be thoughtful. If you want to go off, please post to one of the 52 other threads. I respectfully ask for this thread to be quiet and constructive, not loud and obnoxious, lol. If all you can do to show your support is kick, great.

We don't need to lose any part of our heart or our spine. We need both. And, we need to remember our solidarity is what sets us apart, what defines us in a very real way.



To our friends who are considering taking a break or leaving, I want to tell you that I love you and that I respect your decision and that this community needs you to make it better, to keep moving it forward.