RE: g_b Quest- Prayatna Meet : V (Pune)

[Tonja Bagwell]

I'm interested in knowing the results of the discussions related to the use of 
LGBT and LGBTQ. What about LGBTQA, LGBTQI, and LGBTQQ? Please share your 
thoughts and ideas surrounding this matter. It would be a worthwhile topic to 
include in my anthology since it is a debatable topic that needs to be 
understood within the homosexual and heterosexual communities.

Anthology info: www.jafansta.com/anthology.aspx
 

Tonja Bagwell, MA
Publisher
Jafansta, Inc.
www.jafansta.com



 


To: prayatna_p...@yahoogroups.co.in; gaybom...@yahoogroups.com; 
gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
From: moderator_praya...@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:07:37 +0530
Subject: g_b Quest- Prayatna Meet : V (Pune)


  







Hello

This Saturday is 3rd Saturday of the month & time for our 5th meet! Thanks for 
your response at earlier meets.
Gay,Lesbian,Tran-gender,Bisexual ,Transsexual , sexuality , female sexuality, 
alternative sexuality, QUEER?? Hmm.. Questions? Sounds similar? Are they 
different? What is it? We use it everyday in our conversations but sure 
everyone wonders do I really know it?
Soo, lets come together, discuss & try to find out what is it? Does someone who 
is LGBT necessarily be Queer? Come & out your thoughts forth.It can be Yes,No 
or May be! Feel free to express ideas, thoughts & lets try to take away :)
So lets come together, discuss & try to find out what is it? Does someone who 
is LGBT necessarily be Queer? Come & out your thoughts forth.It can be Yes,No 
or May be! Feel free to express ideas, thoughts & lets try to take away :)
So see you there

Regards,
Team QP



  

g_b FW: Protest Against TV9 Hyderabad

[moderator]

 

From: vatsal 

Sent: 23 February 2011 05:33
To: modera...@gaybombay.in
Subject: Protest Against TV9 Hydrabad

 

Hello GayBombay,

 

I am mailing to you with a lot of hope.

TV9 hydrabad has crossed all the limits of humanity and exposed some
innocent gay guys very badly.

I, on behalf of all the gay guys in India, request you to please take an
action against this TV channel.

Or atleast please let me know how do I go ahead and take an action against
them.

Any help from you really really appreciated.

 

The footage is on the below link on youtube .

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rLELlpI7I

 

- A hopeful gay

 

g_b Planet Romeo Profiles Exposed In A TV Channel

[Sam Thomas]

Guys,

Check out this video, shocking is not even the word for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rLELlpI7I

We should ensure such journalism is curbed once and for all.

Regards,
Sam

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g_b a small sign of change

[Vikram D]

This report from Rex Wockner's news update is interesting because of the voting 
pattern on this issue about whether to give ILGA (the International Lesbian, 
Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) consultative status at the UN. 
The motion failed, but in the column of countries voting to let ILGA in was 
India. 
 
This follows on that other vote on whether to reinstate sexuality related 
crimes as human rights abuses (or something on those lines, I don't have the 
exact wording) where again India voted on the side of queer rights (China, 
notably, opposed queer rights which shows, for all the tolerance that seems to 
exist there, where its feelings really lie - complete opposition to even the 
smallest discussion of rights). 
 
It is small things like this which show where the thinking deep in the 
government and bureaucracy really lies in India. I don't think we will 
automatically have an easy battle ahead or might always win, but in the end I 
think some real small change has happened: 
 
 
~~~
UN shuns ILGA again
~~~
The Non-Governmental Organizations Committee of the United Nations' Economic 
and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Feb. 4 again rejected a request for consultative 
status from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex 
Association aka ILGA.
The committee voted to take "no action" on the request and to reconsider it in 
May.
Seven nations supported moving to an actual vote on granting ILGA the status to 
access U.N. meetings, deliver oral and written reports, contact country 
representatives and organize events at the U.N. They were Belgium, Bulgaria, 
India, Israel, Turkey, Peru and the United States. Opposed were Burundi, China, 
Morocco, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Senegal, Sudan and Venezuela. Kyrgyzstan 
abstained and Cuba and Mozambique were not present.
The NGO Committee only rarely has approved consultative status for LGBT 
organizations, though its refusals have several times been overridden by the 
full ECOSOC.
Groups that have finally achieved consultative status include International 
Wages Due Lesbians, Australia's Coalition of Activist Lesbians, ILGA-Europe (an 
autonomous division of ILGA), Landsforeningen for Bøsser og Lesbiske (Denmark's 
National Association for Gays and Lesbians), Lesben- und Schwulenverband in 
Deutschland (Lesbian and Gay Federation in Germany), the Swedish national LGBT 
group RFSL (whose former initials now are its full name), Coalition Gaie et 
Lesbienne du Québec (Quebec Gay and Lesbian Coalition), COC Netherlands (a 
national LGBT group whose former initials are now its full name), Associação 
Brasileira de Gays, Lésbicas e Transgêneros (Brazilian Association of Gays, 
Lesbians and Transgenders), and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights 
Commission.
ILGA had ECOSOC status from 1993 to 1994 but was stripped of it following a 
scandal, orchestrated by the U.S. right wing, in which a small number of ILGA's 
hundreds of member organizations were accused of not taking a strong enough 
position on age of consent.
Around 3,000 nongovernmental organizations have U.N. consultative status.Gay 


  

g_b TV9 - Expose on PR profile and gay culture in Hyderabad

[Deep]

I don't understand what this commentator is saying but this piece of
"news" on TV9 is shocking to say the least. They show a "sting"
operation on a PlanetRomeo profile.
Tv9 - Gay Culture Rampant In
Hydhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rLELlpI7I


Someone please translate.
Regards,
Deephttp://gaynotes.blogspot.com

g_b Bangalore

[Avra Mitra]

Hi
 
Incase u want to date...I'm single...36 yrs old wrking with hotels near mg 
road...bottom...staying alone.
 
Regards...
 
Avra

Re: g_b Gay Census on India

[Tintin Mumbai India]

Just on Lighter Note:
According to the same report (I have not read it), its not *Hundreds* of
Millions of us.
But just *Hundred* of Millions of us.

Because, we (indians) are not yet 2 Billions / 200 Crores Still little
above 1 Billion / 100 Crore.
So, 10% of the number, comes to little more than 100 of Million OR 10
Crores.

He he he...

OK, I understand, I am talking Just like that... but just I observed it, so
I thought of saying it.

;)
Abhay




On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM,  wrote:

>
>
>  According to the Kinsey report, 10 percent of the population is gay.  So
> figure that out !!!  It's hundreds of millions of us !!!
>
> Gordon
>
>  In a message dated 2/20/2011 10:39:07 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> tjs...@yahoo.ca writes:
>
>
>
> Curious to know what could be the average gay Population in India? Any
> census done on that?
>
>  
>



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g_b Tamil guys, please contact me

[Pradeep Kumar]

Hi Friends,

I am Pradeep currently residing in Pune. I am from Tamil Nadu and I am new to 
this part of the country. I would like to make friends with any Tamil guys 
residing in and around Pune and Mumbai. 

Please send me a mail. Thank you. 

Love,
Pradeep

g_b two stories

[Vikram D]

Two stories that touch on the complexities of gender and sexuality, with people 
who don't fall into neat categories. 
 
The first, from a mother with a 'girly' son, is really moving for the level of 
understanding she has brought to her child's life and the way she is trying to 
bring that understanding to others (she also has a blog). I love her last line: 
"Because the problem ain't Barbies. It's bullies."
 
http://www.salon.com/life/real_families/index.html?story=/mwt/feature/2011/02/21/son_looks_great_in_dress
 
http://www.sarahhoffmanwriter.com/
 
The second story is sadder since it is really an obituary that becomes a 
profile for a person who had a many layered life, not all of it made known to 
those around him/her, but not from any sense of shame, but more from a desire 
not to embarrass people or draw unnecessary attention. But while Sonia/David's 
gender identification might have been changeable, her/his commitment to human 
rights and care of others never was: 
 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jan/09/david-burgess-sonia-lawyer-death



  

Re: g_b Gay Census on India

[pradeep vartak]

yeah thatmay be true. but most of it is in denial. so even if they indulge in 
same sex - they do not consider themselves gay. others do not act on their 
instincts for whatevr reason. 






From: "nirb...@aol.com" 
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 6:34:57 PM
Subject: Re: g_b Gay Census on India

  
According to the Kinsey report, 10 percent of the population is gay.  So figure 
that out !!!  It's hundreds of millions of us !!!

Gordon

In a message dated 2/20/2011 10:39:07 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, 
tjs...@yahoo.ca writes:
  
>Curious to know what could be the average gay Population in India? Any census 
>done on that?
>
>



  

g_b Re: URGENT APPEAL: Naz Project London faces closure

[Aditya Bondyopadhyay]

Dear All,
I had earlier posted the below appeal/information. With support that came in
NPL has been able to rally. Attaching the URL of their annual report.

http://www.naz.org.uk/pdfs/annualreview.pdf

Best,
Aditya B



On 8 October 2010 14:56, Aditya Bondyopadhyay  wrote:

 see details at: http://www.naz.org.uk/
>
>
> URGENT APPEAL
>
> Naz Project London faces closure
>
> Naz Project London (NPL) has been providing quality HIV and sexual health
> services to Black and Minority Ethnic communities for 20 years.
>
> NPL – like so many other organisations in the UK at this time – is going
> through some very stormy waters financially. NPL is at a make-or-break
> juncture: the recession has hit us hard and our funding sources have dried
> up.
>
> The impact of NPL disappearing from the sexual health landscape in London
> and nationally will be the slowing down and eventual reverse of what has
> been achieved to reduce prejudice and stigma experienced by BME people
> living with HIV and what has been accomplished to challenge homophobia and
> institutional racism ... and all that has been achieved by finally putting
> BME sexual health on the map.
>
> *[image: Donate to Naz Project 
> London]We
> need to raise a minimum of £75,000 by the end of October 2010 if we are to
> keep going.*
>
> *Click the button to donate now.*
>
> If 1,500 people donated £50 each we would reach our target. We have made
> radical internal efficiencies and we have approached our long time
> supporters and funders for assistance but alongside this we need your help.
>
> *Your donation or your time to help with the fundraising effort is needed
> NOW more than ever. How you can help?*
>
> Please use the Virgin Money Giving website to donate, or fundraise via a
> personal challenge, special event or special occasion page and link it to
> Naz Project London's page.
>
> *Go to the website http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/nplurgentappeal
> and search for Naz Project London.*
>
> Or, send a cheque made out to ‘Naz Project London' to the address: Naz
> Project London, 30 Blacks Road , London W6 9DT
>
> *[image: Donate to Naz Project 
> London]*
> *We suggest a donation of £50 each but ANY amount will make a big
> difference.*
>
> *Click the button to donate now.*
>
> Please remember – we only have 4 weeks to reach our target.
>
> Thanks for your support!
>
>
>

Re: g_b A strange plea for help

[Tintin Mumbai India]

Sanjay,

I think it is a one sided opinion.
First of all, as much I could read the original mail, there was no
statement, that she want to marry some "Pressurized" gay.
It is like if a Gay TOO wants to marry a lesbian, what is big deal?
And obviously, both should spend time in courtship like other str8 (in
India) and gay and lesbian couple (abroad)  spend before their final "I DO".

So, its like, "Jab Miyaan Beewi Raazi, to Kya Kare Quazi"...

I also think, that every topic, every matter should be thought upon with a
separate, neutral,  "Start from Zero" thinking.

Definitely, it is possible that you have made your opinion with some live
stories, you have had seen around.

But, I strongly believe that if you can not break, try to bend it.
Try to turn the situations in your favor.

A fight is not always recommended.
Fight is always last option.

Again, like you.. it is JUST MY personal opinion, people may not agree with
me.

Abhay



On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Sanjay Lulla wrote:

>
>
> Kris I would suggest that she speak to a counselor. This could be because
> of some psychological reasons or some kind of trauma or some unfortunate
> event in very early childhood. Most of the cases are because of the above
> reasons. A psychiatrist would be able to help this girl more. Marriage to a
> "pressurized" gay would not be the right solution.
>
> Thanks
>
> little prince-Sanjay N Lulla
>
>
>  --
> *From:* Kris Bass 
> *To:* gaybom...@yahoogroups.com; Gay Underscore <
> gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com>; LGBT-India Forum ;
> queerker...@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sat, February 19, 2011 12:15:57 PM
> *Subject:* g_b A strange plea for help
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I got this message from a friend of mine. It's about a friend (woman) of
> his who's finding it hard to come to term with her sexuality and sexual
> orientation. I'm pasting the contents of the message below.
>
> *"i know a very nice, homely, cool girl who is also highly qualified. She
> likes rock and roll and is a vocalist. she's 24. she's frigid...unable to
> have sex. family pressure to get married is mounting to a point where she
> might just decide to end it all. i think you understand better what a
> fragile situation this is...this is worse than rape.
> She wants to meet guys who are gay, but have similar pressures on them to
> settle down "with a girl". This way she can be helped...and someone from the
> male gay community can also breathe easy.
>
> I'm all for the "coming out of the closet" thing. But Kris i also know that
> there must be people out there who are struggling with gaining acceptance
> towards their sexuality. Maybe we can help 2 people...
>
> i have seen her state, man. imagine what she'll have to go through...it
> bought tears to my eyes...she is a very caring and loving person..." *
>
> I don't know what to tell my friend. Should I talk to her? Should I suggest
> that she speaks to some counsellor? Maybe someone at Humsafar trust? Do you
> think she can find someone gay who'll agree to forge a 'marriage' with her?
>
> Please advice!
>
> Kris
>
> --
> http://engayginglife.blogspot.com
>
> "Remember that if men were not meant to be sucked, their bodies wouldn't
> have come with a nozzle!" - A Gay
>
>  
>



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