Oh, no, there was so much more fodder for their mocking. If they teased me for anything I couldn't help, it was my height, not my voice.

I get confused for a guy on the phone consistently, so yes I'm aware my voice is on the low end. Not much I can do about it.

washington state just passed gay marriage in the house. governor will sign it in the next 5 days.

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/articl...ll-3050774.php

heyoooo

Nice! And the state's voters are probably liberal enough to uphold the law when it will get put to a referendum.

I'm sorry to just now be seeing this! Last time I tucked into this thread, it only had a couple pages. It's grown! So awesome.

Just wanted to comment on your post, CK, b/c you (as always! I love it!) raise some interesting points.

Personally, at this point in my life, I don't slide into a funk at not being able to snog the hell out of my belle during sports events. Honestly, it barely even registers anymore. When I was first coming out (waaaay back in the prehistoric era of the 90's), it would've totally been on my mind and pissed me off and hurt my feelings. As you note, and others point out in other responses, there are just on average way more straight people in attendance and so sweet, straight smooches are what we're gonna see. It's so nice, though, that people are even thinking about it, as you did that day! That's awesome.

That said, it's also not always safe for gay people to kiss in situations like that. Here in Texas, say at a Spurs basketball game for example, I would imagine that two feminine women kissing quickly for a "Kiss Cam" would be met with cheers and hoots of "appreciation." That kind of response would not be the same for two guys (or two really butch girls, I'd venture, sadly, to guess). Indeed, I'd bet a million bucks there would be complaints about such games being a "family" setting, etc, etc...Boochit all around, I say.

Thinking on this, though, led me to recall a recent situation involving former L Word actress, Leisha Hailey, and her incident of being KICKED OFF A SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT for kissing her girlfriend (you can read about it on Dorothy Snarker's Blog, and - for those interested - if you're a card carrying lesbo (like me!) and you're not checking her blog out on the reg and following her on Twitter, you cray cray...but that's beside the point...)

All that to say, I guess, that the older I get, the more I just am...me. I'm gay. But I'm also a mom and a lawyer and a Call of Duty fanatic and a sister, daughter, geek. I totally want to mug down on my belle when and if the "Kissing Cam" next comes my way, but in the grand scheme of things, I'd much prefer that little license, entitled "Certificate of Marriage," that would afford us the same rights, privileges, and benefits (as well as all the obligations!) from the state, that my brother and his wife currently enjoy. Not even, necessarily because I want to "be married" (which, all my life, has just never been a real possibility, but which our daughter might surely appreciate), but because it is the right thing to do. In the end, I guess it's the same for the Kissing Cam? Inclusive Kissing Cams FTW!

I'm glad I dropped back in to see what's been going on 'round here. You guys some awesome folk.

Over and out for now...

All this talk of the decision out of California re Prop 8 and marriage made me think about what I wrote on my FB page yesterday:

The whole issue of putting civil rights issue to public referendum is best refuted by this guy (NJ Mayor Cory Booker) here.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46317788#.TzOLnlFdD-Z

looks like i got the big ones! i guess school does something.

This is an example of sexual orientation as a master status - what that means is that, to others, your sexual orientation is the most important thing about you. While you think of yourself in many different terms and with dozens of adjectives - lesbian being one of them, but one that doesn't necessarily have much bearing on certain issues or day to day activities - to others, you will always be gay first and everything else second. That's one of the reasons why you "flaunting" your "deviance" in front of the kiddies causes such strong reactions from bigoted idiots. You went from just a normal woman to one of "them" with a single kiss.

You forgot to add "poker player" to the list of your many fab qualities. The more that I've thought about this, the more I've realized that the reason that I don't get as bent out of shape about "woman" comments or "Asian" comments is that I do look at myself as much more than "woman" or "Asian." (Although the Jewish comments still bother me quite a bit . . .)

There's a different perspective, I guess, when you're an "outsider" to a group that's received disparate treatment in society. Sorta like a "I can handle my own crap, but damn you for being mean to [insert name of marginalized group here]."

Also, hooray for WA state! I wish they weren't as dumb about online poker, but I guess that's kinda irrelevant these days anyway.

Jason Somerville has come out in a recent blog post: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/29...layer-1167400/

Bink. Awaiting his fabulous entry to this thread.

Congrats to Jason, doing something I wish I was comfortable enough to do (on a large scale like that anyway)

i posted a comment on his blog, hopefully he see's it and stops by ^.^

whats up guys, someone told me this was the official rupauls drag race discussion thread? so sincerely grateful and appreciative for all the love and support, i never thought the reaction would be like this - so overwhelmingly positive and in such volume... i don't know what to say. just an emotional, amazing, unforgettable day.

lol beat me by seconds, i was already posting without seeing your comment but you can take credit if you want !

oh he will

happy to hear its gone as well as imaginable so far.

Some1 posted on your blog that you should do an "it gets better" video jason, i actually think it would be really cool if we could get some of the other openly gay professionals to all work together and make a video. I know of at least 5 gay professionals, and im sure there are others that would show interest. Also we could possibly get some other high profile players to work together on it, and maybe even help raise some $$ for a good glbt youth fund or something.

I'm glad the response has been positive for you, Jason.

An "It Gets Better" video is a great idea, IMO.

I have made a twss chat for any1 who is interested. Jason has already joined it, as have a few others. All are welcome! Pm me your skype name if you are interested in joining.

Goddamnit JCarver! You know the spicy system was my first real exposure to poker strategy, you've been a huge poker inspiration to me, AND you're gay? What up cutie

Now that I've actually read the blog post... I'm sorry Jason, it seems like this whole experience has been pretty hard for you. I'm glad your parents have come around. I know its kind of ridiculous since we pretty much never talk, but I wish I could have been there for you. You're a great guy, you have always contributed a fantastic amount to the poker community, and this just continues that trend. Thanks.

Good on you, Jason! *hugs*

I'm waiting to see if anyone in that thread who are complaining about my modding are actually going to start an ATF thread to protest my "censorship" of gay jokes.

That should be a good one.

"It's absolutely disgusting at how the mods on this site curtail freedom of speech. I had this totally awesome and completely original 'Danny Negraneu is GAY!' joke and it got deleted! WTF! Buch of Nazis!"

I really do hope they start an ATF thread. That's gonna be so much fun

Hi Jason! xo

I think you are doing a great job in that thread, which is no doubt one of the toughest to mod on 2p2 right now...f the haters.

Aw, thanks!

Best show evar. Glad to see you itt, grats on coming out!