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Post by nonotme on Feb 26, 2012 15:07:08 GMT -5
OK I think this is the matching donation list up to $100.00 by Atopians. 1. HSM 2. Q3 3. Needacoke 4. sk_PF 5. Kanadie 6. Lyris 7. Shadow 8. Mys*&@^#r 9. Nica 10. Chasingeden 11. Cayman 12. FanOfTheMan 13. Smokeyvera ($200.00) 14. Whatyasay 15. Rabbitrabbit We have $1,600.00 in meeting funds right now with Smokeyvera's $200.00. I think this is correct. I thought I noticed that Mahailia also said she'd join in the matching. peace&love ETA- Oops, wrong! Mahailia wanted to be added to the list of those going to see Queen & Adam |
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Post by ljsmack on Feb 26, 2012 15:08:07 GMT -5
So, if I understand this correctly, the $5 I was able to donate earns $16 more for a total of $21?
I agree about the link being somewhere easy to find. Adam needs to tweet the link again.
It took me a while to find it and I was motivated. You don't get there by charitywater.org/adamlambert. >:(
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 26, 2012 15:09:32 GMT -5
I think Mahiailia was saying she was going to Sonisphere? I'm not sure. ETA: Just saw your edit nonotme.  |
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Post by PostFestumPF on Feb 26, 2012 15:11:37 GMT -5
OK, now I am going to ask something that will possibly stir a negative reaction, so either skip or keep in mind that I am trying to understand the psychology behind these kind of statements: So, yesterday Adam got annoyed (very rightfully so) at thoughtless remarks he receives...I understand all of it except for these two statements - in bold: That's me. Its not something you should have to look past. Look right at it. It's fabulous. Gay is fierce. Be proud with me!!!!What does this mean? I am trying to relate by saying "being straight is fabulous. Straight is fierce" - how does this sound? Does it make any sense to you? Is it just a super defensive stance? Is it something one says being in the heat of this argument? Am I just over-analyzing everything Adam says? I am more than proud with him and of him! But in this case - my comprehension fails me :-[ Those statements reminded me of what Adam said at the PFLAG event. "It' not so hard. It's fun!" I think in both these statements, Adam is addressing common memes about being gay. People are at various stages and levels of accepting folks who are gay. There are misconceptions at each stage. There is the homophobic/hater stage. But, past that there is the more subtle "You are gay, but I like you anyway." Which still retains the stigma that there is something wrong, defective, or less-than about being gay. Then, there is the sympathy stage: It must be so hard. It must be a sad life. You probably wish you were straight. If you could change your orientation, you would. This stage still contains the underlying assumption that being gay is something, if not WRONG, at least regrettable. An assumption that being gay is a burden one must bear. I work with people who are deaf. Today, outright discrimination or disdain for people with "disabilities" or "handicaps" is unacceptable. But, just the term "disabled" or "handicapped" shows a certain mind set. The deaf people I know do not think of themselves in that light. They do not wish they were born with normal hearing. They are not looking to be "fixed." Not being able to hear is an integral part of their selves. Do they have more difficulty getting jobs, communicating with others, getting equal access to information in our society? Yes. Is it frustrating? At times. But, it doesn't make them or their lives "sad" or "difficult." Everyone has struggles and difficulties in life. You can't avoid them. Deaf couples who have deaf children are not saddened. They are happy that their children will fully share their culture and their language. They will have shared bonds of experience. They are proud of the deaf heritage in their family. I think that Adam is addressing this stage of perception about those who are gay. He enjoys his community, his culture, his traditions and his history as a gay man. These are things that enrich his life. Living as a gay man, openly, is fabulous and fierce. Cassie, excellent analysis! ITA!  |
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Post by ljsmack on Feb 26, 2012 15:12:18 GMT -5
I think Mahiailia was saying she was going to Sonisphere? I'm not sure. Whoo hoo, mahailia! That's 56 there in body and 749 there in spirit. Yeah! ATOP!!!   |
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Post by murly on Feb 26, 2012 15:16:10 GMT -5
So, if I understand this correctly, the $5 I was able to donate earns $16 more for a total of $21? I agree about the link being somewhere easy to find. Adam needs to tweet the link again. It took me a while to find it and I was motivated. You don't get there by charitywater.org/adamlambert. >:( Here's a shortened version of the link that will get you directly to the donation page. It's handy to use in tweets. tinyurl.com/7wms3gw |
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 26, 2012 15:17:31 GMT -5
Added mahailia to the Sonisphere list!! OK! Here is the currnet updated list of Atopians going to Sonisphere!! There are now 56 going!!!!! Ok! I'm bringing my smiley here and I'll keep adding Atopians who get to go to Sonisphere!! If I've missed anybody please let me know! lilly, shev66, momtomany, robininny, melisinde, sandysva, LindaG23, uggybear, stampsgal, tillyfilly, chunkeymonkey, NoAngel, foffyschmoofer, needacoke, bamafan, todt05, mayumi, 8toinfinity, susiefierce, JustKaren, barbaraindallas, gelly, QueeenAI, didilynn, skylar, Q3, toofragile, whatyasay, geeky, hoppers, aloha, glamtravler, spring2009, vecadam, dutchie, musicgirl, Ileanne, schyfly, lakato, supardu, zeldon, scorpio, mmmgoodcracker, heather, butterfly, catzmadam, shadow, ljsmack, vivlite, prism, justwishin, iilove, justgill, kanadie, mahailia!!!!!! |
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 26, 2012 15:19:38 GMT -5
I think Mahiailia was saying she was going to Sonisphere? I'm not sure. Whoo hoo, mahailia! That's 56 there in body and 749 there in spirit. Yeah! ATOP!!! I counted 55. Am I missing someone? |
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Post by gelly14 on Feb 26, 2012 15:25:27 GMT -5
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Post by mayumi on Feb 26, 2012 15:30:36 GMT -5
I was going to post a matching donation for charity water after I got back from Sunday services and see so many people already did. YAY for Atopers! And thanks Hoppers for getting the ball rolling.
The 29th is my eldest sister's birthday so I was going to donate in her honor. So however this works (still confused how we will all do the math for the matching contribution), I will put $100 into the matching pool and donate another $100 for my sisters' birthday. I'll reserve some $$ towards the end when we would most likely need another push!
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