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Post by kathleenpf on May 10, 2012 19:21:40 GMT -5
It does matter to me that Adam is gay and attracts attention because of his bold sexuality, his intensity and insistence on living his life out and proud. Homosexuals need positive freaks in the media. Many homosexuals are so forced into small boxes of fear of repercussion for being gay that Adam challenges that intensely for them. It is scary to really get that who you love could possibly get you fired or beaten up at a bar. Gays everywhere learn how to tone it down to survive. Adam refuses to tone anything down. He models something that is starting a crucial conversation in the gay community. He insists that we be who we are, honestly and completely, and refuses to tone down the realness. From some this is very threatening. When straight people engage in this conversation like they think they know what it is like to be gay, I would beg you tread softly. What attracted me to Adam, and still does , is just how much his alternative behavior is familiar to me. I love that so much! I know he uses the term post-gay, but that is a desire, a passionate hope for the future and sometimes, in places like Burning Man, that liberal attitude really really happens. But mostly, gays and lesbians have to fight for the right to hold hands in public if they have high profile jobs. Gay publications will speak of him in many different ways, and it is important to recognize that we do not have the same rights as straight people. I have lived both ways. I really do know this. Straight people do not know what this is like, to feel discrimination in this pervasive, strange way. Anyways, Adam represents out and proud in every way that I could strive to be. Whenever possible I embrace my lesbian self in public and Adam has made me braver and more comfortable to do so just by being himself.   amw your posts are always beautiful. Perfect. I am so happy you are part of our Atop community |
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Post by cayman on May 10, 2012 19:22:58 GMT -5
It does matter to me that Adam is gay and attracts attention because of his bold sexuality, his intensity and insistence on living his life out and proud. Homosexuals need positive freaks in the media. Many homosexuals are so forced into small boxes of fear of repercussion for being gay that Adam challenges that intensely for them. It is scary to really get that who you love could possibly get you fired or beaten up at a bar. Gays everywhere learn how to tone it down to survive. Adam refuses to tone anything down. He models something that is starting a crucial conversation in the gay community. He insists that we be who we are, honestly and completely, and refuses to tone down the realness. From some this is very threatening. When straight people engage in this conversation like they think they know what it is like to be gay, I would beg you tread softly. What attracted me to Adam, and still does , is just how much his alternative behavior is familiar to me. I love that so much! I know he uses the term post-gay, but that is a desire, a passionate hope for the future and sometimes, in places like Burning Man, that liberal attitude really really happens. But mostly, gays and lesbians have to fight for the right to hold hands in public if they have high profile jobs. Gay publications will speak of him in many different ways, and it is important to recognize that we do not have the same rights as straight people. I have lived both ways. I really do know this. Straight people do not know what this is like, to feel discrimination in this pervasive, strange way. Anyways, Adam represents out and proud in every way that I could strive to be. Whenever possible I embrace my lesbian self in public and Adam has made me braver and more comfortable to do so just by being himself. This is the reason I NEVER post on glbt publication site, for me personally it is out of respect. I do not walk in your shoes, for me.....unless you have lived the experience you really do not know how it feels. I love your posts and feel like you are a sister, every member here is special to me, just know that if you need me I am here. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK SISTER! |
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Post by pemd on May 10, 2012 19:23:31 GMT -5
I wonder why the PD is against playing Adam.. ???[/quote]
He's not. They play BTIKM all the time, they were it's biggest supporter in Canada and are also Adam's biggest supporters there in radio. I am sure they will switch over to NCOE at some point. They have supported every single Adam has put out there.[/quote]
But clearly there is resistance from the PD. I stream chum all the time and they definitely were the biggest supporters of BTIKM, so I am puzzled because there are many Canadian stations already spinning NCOE without any undue prompting. It feels like Adam can't win. The stations picked NCOE and yet there is still resistance. Hope Joey convinces his PD; I know if Bruno put out this single, every station would have jumped on it already.
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Post by houselady on May 10, 2012 19:23:42 GMT -5
Nile said he would leave the videos up another day. I hope someone will compile the 12 snippets from the studio together and maybe put it up somewhere. Also hoping for that for the Billboard.com Q&A Monday and the Tuesday Z100 live stream since I will miss both of those live. There are people who are so good at capturing things and posting them, so I have my fingers crossed for these also  Anyone have the links to these? I recall seeing the first set, but I missed the last ones. |
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Post by marie23 on May 10, 2012 19:26:25 GMT -5
Ashley is hot, and why are they all wearing leggings? Are they dance rehearsing or something? |
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Post by skylar on May 10, 2012 19:26:42 GMT -5
It does matter to me that Adam is gay and attracts attention because of his bold sexuality, his intensity and insistence on living his life out and proud. Homosexuals need positive freaks in the media. Many homosexuals are so forced into small boxes of fear of repercussion for being gay that Adam challenges that intensely for them. It is scary to really get that who you love could possibly get you fired or beaten up at a bar. Gays everywhere learn how to tone it down to survive. Adam refuses to tone anything down. He models something that is starting a crucial conversation in the gay community. He insists that we be who we are, honestly and completely, and refuses to tone down the realness. From some this is very threatening. When straight people engage in this conversation like they think they know what it is like to be gay, I would beg you tread softly. What attracted me to Adam, and still does , is just how much his alternative behavior is familiar to me. I love that so much! I know he uses the term post-gay, but that is a desire, a passionate hope for the future and sometimes, in places like Burning Man, that liberal attitude really really happens. But mostly, gays and lesbians have to fight for the right to hold hands in public if they have high profile jobs. Gay publications will speak of him in many different ways, and it is important to recognize that we do not have the same rights as straight people. I have lived both ways. I really do know this. Straight people do not know what this is like, to feel discrimination in this pervasive, strange way. Anyways, Adam represents out and proud in every way that I could strive to be. Whenever possible I embrace my lesbian self in public and Adam has made me braver and more comfortable to do so just by being himself. Love this! |
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Post by fightthesleep on May 10, 2012 19:27:08 GMT -5
It does matter to me that Adam is gay and attracts attention because of his bold sexuality, his intensity and insistence on living his life out and proud. Homosexuals need positive freaks in the media. Many homosexuals are so forced into small boxes of fear of repercussion for being gay that Adam challenges that intensely for them. It is scary to really get that who you love could possibly get you fired or beaten up at a bar. Gays everywhere learn how to tone it down to survive. Adam refuses to tone anything down. He models something that is starting a crucial conversation in the gay community. He insists that we be who we are, honestly and completely, and refuses to tone down the realness. From some this is very threatening. When straight people engage in this conversation like they think they know what it is like to be gay, I would beg you tread softly. What attracted me to Adam, and still does , is just how much his alternative behavior is familiar to me. I love that so much! I know he uses the term post-gay, but that is a desire, a passionate hope for the future and sometimes, in places like Burning Man, that liberal attitude really really happens. But mostly, gays and lesbians have to fight for the right to hold hands in public if they have high profile jobs. Gay publications will speak of him in many different ways, and it is important to recognize that we do not have the same rights as straight people. I have lived both ways. I really do know this. Straight people do not know what this is like, to feel discrimination in this pervasive, strange way. Anyways, Adam represents out and proud in every way that I could strive to be. Whenever possible I embrace my lesbian self in public and Adam has made me braver and more comfortable to do so just by being himself. This is the reason I NEVER post on glbt publication site, for me personally it is out of respect. I do not walk in your shoes, for me.....unless you have lived the experience you really do not know how it feels. I love your posts and feel like you are a sister, every member here is special to me, just know that if you need me I am here. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK SISTER! I don't know you, obviously, but I love you for this comment. I just wanted to say that. |
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Post by fightthesleep on May 10, 2012 19:28:34 GMT -5
And this is why i love you. I may never understand completely what it's like to be In your position, but you make me want to learn. You give me a glimmer of understanding. And you also make me feel there is hope for the future. That's how Adam makes me feel, too. I know this was not directed at me but people like you saying that you want to learn give me hope for the future as well. |
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Post by geezlouise on May 10, 2012 19:32:41 GMT -5
It does matter to me that Adam is gay and attracts attention because of his bold sexuality, his intensity and insistence on living his life out and proud. Homosexuals need positive freaks in the media. Many homosexuals are so forced into small boxes of fear of repercussion for being gay that Adam challenges that intensely for them. It is scary to really get that who you love could possibly get you fired or beaten up at a bar. Gays everywhere learn how to tone it down to survive. Adam refuses to tone anything down. He models something that is starting a crucial conversation in the gay community. He insists that we be who we are, honestly and completely, and refuses to tone down the realness. From some this is very threatening. When straight people engage in this conversation like they think they know what it is like to be gay, I would beg you tread softly. What attracted me to Adam, and still does , is just how much his alternative behavior is familiar to me. I love that so much! I know he uses the term post-gay, but that is a desire, a passionate hope for the future and sometimes, in places like Burning Man, that liberal attitude really really happens. But mostly, gays and lesbians have to fight for the right to hold hands in public if they have high profile jobs. Gay publications will speak of him in many different ways, and it is important to recognize that we do not have the same rights as straight people. I have lived both ways. I really do know this. Straight people do not know what this is like, to feel discrimination in this pervasive, strange way. Anyways, Adam represents out and proud in every way that I could strive to be. Whenever possible I embrace my lesbian self in public and Adam has made me braver and more comfortable to do so just by being himself. , you seriously rock sistah....I love this so hard! Gets my vote for post of the day. |
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Post by wal on May 10, 2012 19:37:44 GMT -5
Nile said he would leave the videos up another day. I hope someone will compile the 12 snippets from the studio together and maybe put it up somewhere. Also hoping for that for the Billboard.com Q&A Monday and the Tuesday Z100 live stream since I will miss both of those live. There are people who are so good at capturing things and posting them, so I have my fingers crossed for these also Anyone have the links to these? I recall seeing the first set, but I missed the last ones. Here is Nile's latest blog with the 12 snippets. www.nilerodgers.com/blogs/planet-c-in-english/1773-trust-the-process |
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