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Gay Geeks is a forum for (duh) gay geeks of all types to hang out, chat, debate, rant, occasionally flirt shamelessly, and just generally chill. You don't have to be a computer geek, and you don't have to "prove" how geeky you are. It's all about self-identification, peeps. Just be whatever.
We're in a crazy alpha period right now, where I randomly add new features and break old ones all the time, while getting feedback from you guys. Luckily, new people turn up every day by just typing in the URL, assuming a site like this must exist.
What can I do here?
Non-members can enjoy our wonderful feed aggregation below. Isn't that fun? So much gay news! I bet you feel informed and entertained already.
If you register as a user you can get access to our forums, where you talk about anything, as well as exchange private messages with other users, and set up a profile with a gallery. You know, for the flirting. I realize these are not novel features, but we're working on some unique new features right now too :-)
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HBO eyes biopic about anti-gay activist
HBO is developing a biopic of former beauty queen, singer and celebrity pitchwoman Anita Bryant, who is known mostly for her work as an anti-gay activist. "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star is on board to direct the film, which is being written by "Runaway" creator Chad Hodge. Star also is executive producing with Dennis Erdman.Comment on this... -
Obama will call for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in today's state of the union
Well, some Hope and Change right there. A pretty gutsy move, but don't think this gets you out of having to pass healthcare, Barry. HEALTHCARE. -
How geeks speak, and how to talk to them
A surprisingly helpful list of geeky conversational ticks, many of which I recognize in myself -- especially the obsession with correctness. I have the habit of interrupting to correct minor technical details, which I try very hard but mostly fail to control. Habits of evangelism, and long lists rather than summaries are things I'm rather better at avoiding, but hoo boy, do other geeks do that a lot. -
Geekosystem has a list of 30 great web geeks
It is my life's ambition to feature on one of these lists. Also, I find every male from #30 to #11 irresistibly attractive (except Cuban and Winer). The top 10 are pretty grody though. -
Cindy McCain has come out against Prop. 8
In direct opposition to her husband's position, and a notable departure from her usual lack of positions on issues. -
A self-loathing ex-gay has written a long article about his decision to "turn straight" in the Times
It starts off uncontroversially, saying that in later life heterosexual impulses had emerged. That's fine; some people are bisexual, and it can take a while to work that out: he even says so ("Does this mean that I no longer like men? No, of course not"). But he extrapolates from his own experience ("I was never convinced of my sexuality") that all gays are not really gay, that it is an "aberration", and that they should all really be straight and settle down and have kids -- with women. His presumption and condescension is offensive, as is his rigid stereotyping of both gays and straights. -
Ash (remember them?) have a new single called True Love 1980
It's not terribly good but the video is sweet.
Politics from Good As You
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Not right or straight or acute: Coral Ridge works 'obtuse' angle
"In reality, the rational basis for traditional marriage is abundant. It was designed by God, our biology makes that clear to all but the most obtuse, and studies show it provides the best environment for raising healthy children. The only... -
Welcome back, IFI!
Attention "pro-family" monitors: Less than a year after the Illinois Family Institute was removed from the Southern Poverty Law Center's anti-gay "hate groups" list, the Carol Stream's based organization has made an unceremonious return to the dubious roster: Active Anti-Gay... -
Video: Achieve while LGBT, suffer mischievous wrath
Remember earlier when we referenced the way the far-right is constantly warring against any and all of President Obama's LGBT appointees/nominees? Yea, well here's more for the fodder file: Ya know, if they're going to continue to lie about and... -
Poll: Iowans care about SMS, not SSM
Polls are of course, well, polls. And yes, this one only sampled 805 Iowans via telephone. But still, it's encouraging to see that while 72% think a driving-while-texting ban deserves legislative time and a possible ban, only 36% feel the... -
Weird how far-right turns all of prez's LGBT picks into 'bigots'. Funny how that works, huh?
April of 2007: A Wyoming couple was barred from taking communion because of their marriage equality advocacy. This prompted the Human Rights Campaign's Harry Knox to say: “In this holy Lenten season, it is immoral and insulting to Jesus to...
News and Gossip from Queerty
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The Print Edition of Levi Johnston's Bare Bum Is Coming (And Can Finally Reserve a Place In Your Attic)
THE SHOT — We already know Levi Johnston didn't bare all for Playgirl, but so far our enjoyment of the famous loose-lipped baby daddy has been relegated to computer screens (and iPhone backgorunds). No more! The print issue of Playgirl, which normally doesn't exist, hits on Feb. 22. And it sports what's perhaps the most [...] -
"Try never mentioning your spouse, your family, your home, your girlfriend or boyfriend to anyone you know or work with – just for one day"
SOUNDBITES — "Rich says that it's no big deal to live hiding one's sexual orientation. If you're straight, try it for one day. Try never mentioning your spouse, your family, your home, your girlfriend or boyfriend to anyone you know or work with – just for one day. Take that photo off your desk at [...] -
Why Johnny Weir Is a Figure Skater, Not a Grammy Winner
We're just days away from what may by Johnny Weir's final attempt at scoring an Olympic gold medal, as he approaches the 2010 Winter Games with about seventy-eight chips on his shoulder. All of which he's displayed on Pop Star On Ice, the delightful docu-series build-up to an event that will either cement Weir as [...] -
The Insitution of Marriage Is Like a Country Club That Doesn't Let Blacks or Jews Join
Sarah Silverman just drew cheers from a slew of gay Americans — and, perhaps, some uncomfortable squirming from heterosexual newlyweds planning their spring weddings. Because the comic has highlighted what this nation's draconian marriage laws have created: an exclusive club for a certain class of people, from which others are barred. CONTINUED » Permalink | 2 comments [...] -
Rep. John Murtha Dead at 77
Rep. John Murtha, the 19-term earmark-happy Pennsylvania Democrat and Vietnam War veteran who criticized the invasion of Iraq, and who consistently voted for ENDA and against 2006's constitutional gay marriage amendment, died today from complications involving gallbladder surgery. He was 77. Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Congress, deaths, house, john murtha, obits -
Bill Clinton's White House Believed DADT Would Discourage 'Practicing Homosexuals' From Enlisting. While 'Advancing' the Lives of Existing Gay Soldiers
In a July 1993 article, the New York Times quoted a White House aide, when President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell into law, that the policy "is going to discourage acting, practicing homosexuals from being in the military" but "will lead to significant advances for homosexuals in the military. It will clearly state [...] -
When Faced With a $100M Deficit, Does Protecting LGBT Students Simply Cost Too Much?
We all know school districts across the nation are facing budget shortfalls for their property tax-funded curriculums. So when an budget item comes up worth $120,000, the question begs: Do you hire two new teachers, or institute a support program for LGBT students? San Francisco is about to decide just that. CONTINUED » Permalink | 3 comments [...] -
We're Terribly Disinclined to Mention Spitzer Madam Kristin Davis Wants to Be NY Governor
This stupid story about Kristin Davis, the accused Ellipt Spitzer madam, running for governor of New York against Cuomo and Paterson is stupid, and we feel stupider for even reporting it, but because she says she's in favor of gay marriage, our editor was like, "Well, at least mention it," so we're mentioning it, and [...] -
"2010 has the potential to see even more achievements for this community than at any other time"
SOUNDBITES — "2010 has the potential to see even more achievements for this community than at any other time." —The always optimistic HRC president Joe Somonese, speaking at the group's annual New York fundraiser gala, and ignoring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's commitment to shut down any "controversial" bills that come her way Permalink | Post a [...] -
Barney Frank: Gay Inc.'s Failed Lobbying Effort Is Why Legislation Never Moves Forward
Saying that Rep. Barney Frank got cranky with an interviewer is no longer a Queerty-approved way of introducing a post. So how about saying Frank is pissed off at whiny gays who aren't doing enough to lobby their lawmakers and how they need to lay off the president? Oh, that's cliche too? CONTINUED » Permalink | 8 [...]
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This blows. Where else can I go?
It certainly leaves a lot to be desired at the moment, but the lack of anywhere very good is why I'm building it. Here's some other places to try:
- ThingBox
- One of the best online communities I've ever been a part of, but sadly very London-centric.
- GayGamer.net
- There's a pretty big intersection between geeks and gamers; I've met some great people from this site.
- Gay Intellectuals @ Gay.Com
- Some folks at Gay.com got tired of the emphasis on searching by penis length and tried to inject some culture into what is frankly a cesspit of a site. This is their own independent web presence.
- OpenMynds
- A safe space for LGBT people, this seems to be more focussed on support and the newly coming-out.
See also...
I also recommend these fine, semi-related sites:
- GayGeek
- GayGeek reviews gay adult sites, so you don't have to. We don't do porn, but luckily for you, these guys do.
- Good As You
- Skewering the intolerant right, the adorable Jeremy covers politics daily from a gay perspective.
- Gaytorrents
- Bittorrents of gay movies. The old forum owed a lot of its popularity to people accidentally ending up here while looking for this place.
