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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
9:42 am [mjcg]	Gay Study of Doctor Who Mod: Apologies if this type of posting is not allowed Dear Fans, We are currently working on a book chapter on  gay fan perspectives on Doctor Who for a collection on the programme that is to be published in the coming months. We are very interested in hearing from gay fans of the series about their thoughts about the programme. Very little has been written about gay fans of the series, and we hope to provide an opportunity to correct that omission and finally make known the important contribution to fandom that gay viewers have made. To achieve this, however, we need your help. Only by hearing the views of gay fans can we accomplish this important goal. Our discussion community can be found at  gaywhostudy Please use this group to discuss your thoughts on any characters, episodes, or anything else you think is important to discuss about the programme. We really appreciate your help with this, and will, of course, seek your full permission before using any posts you make in our work. Feel free to join the community, friend the community, watch the community, or otherwise post freely. We look forward to reading about your perspectives!   Sincerely, Matt and Christy   PS: Gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and pansexuals are all more than welcome! If you wouldnt mind telling us how you identify in the introductions thread or by private message we would be really grateful, just so that we don't attribute your ideas incorrectly! (Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
5:13 pm [goodi]	Can you change my future? Hello! First of all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ievgen Verveiko. I am 18 years old. I am an ukrainian student. I study on the second course and my speciality is tourism. I think a lot, should i write this international letter or not, but at least, i decided to do it. I don't think that after this letter i solve all my problems but i only want to try. Maybe it's fortune. I am not a adventurer and a swindler. I only want to make my future to support my future family. I want to make a success in my carrer. Unfortunately, my country can't give me it and i am afraid of my future i can't imagine it and now i start to think about it more and i see that now i can change it and get success. But. It's good, that i have the main aim in my life - first of all i want to go after finishing university to the USA to have a probation period for one year in tourism. Maybe it's one of the main things, which can help me to make success in my future carrer. It's very important for me. Now i have an opportunity to go to the USA in summer as a member of the exchange program Work and Travel USA and to earn some money for my future practice. As i am a student, i can go to the USA as a member of the exchange program Work and Travel several times, so i have a possibility to earn all money, which i need for my practice after university. It is very good. But. For the beginning. I don't have money to take part in the program Work and Travel. I need 2 thousand dollars (627$ for program, 131$ for embassy, 800$ for transport and 500$ for pocket money). Maybe it wouldn't be so difficult, but there is a world crisis and our ukranian money decrease in value. And i should pay for program in USD, so now it's more expensive for ukranian people and of course for my not rich family. That is why i write this international letter. Maybe one day i can find one man, who can help me to build my future. Of course, i don't think that is so easier. No, of course no. But i can only to try. All questions and offers write please to my e-mail: verveiko@gmail.com. Best wishes, Ievgen Verveiko helpforukrainian.blogspot.com helpmyfuture.livejournal.com helpforukrainian.chipin.com helpforukrainian.wordpress.com Current Music: Sharam Jey - Don't Lie (Martin Buttrich Remix) | Powered by Last.fm (Comment on this)
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
4:31 pm [jsphadnsmn]	New photography project, "Member" My new project, Member, is a series of male nudes and a chart of their sex, gender, gender presentation, and sexual orientation. Check it out at www.jaidensimon.com/member_down.html here's my ( artist statement. ) (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
10:21 am [altricial]	Male participants needed for body image research Dear all, I'm a 3rd year DPsych student from Victoria University, Australia. I would like to invite you (if male and above 18) to participate in an online research on male body image. (If you are female, please pass this on to your male friends.) An Internet Study: The relationships between men's self-reported physical attributes, body image, self-esteem and internet dating. There has been quite a lot of research conducted on women's body image and we have a reasonable understanding of the types of factors that impact on women's body image and that ultimately lead to disorders like Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. However, we know very little about men's body image and the factors that impinge on the way males think about their bodies. Consequently we also know very little about how this impacts on men's health. Do you want to do something about it? If so, you are invited to take part in a research project that will focus exclusively on men's body image. Previous research has highlighted the impact of men's physical attributes on body image and how men perceive their own body. The purpose of this study is to further explore the relationship between physical qualities of men, their body image and self-esteem, using an Internet sample. All men above the age of 18, who have at least basic literacy in English, are invited to participate in this study. If possible, please have a tape measure ready. The questionnaire consists of 62 mostly multiple-choice questions and should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will remain anonymous and no identifying information will be collected. You are free to withdraw from this study at any time. If you understand the information stated above and would like to participate in this study, please click on the link below: http://men.andmuchmore.com/ Thank you in advance for your time and input. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, July 14th, 2008
4:56 pm [blackroot]	Calling All Writers! Hey there! I'm an editor for Below the Belt, a virtual forum designed to encourage dialogue about gender, sex, sexuality and their intersections. We're looking for new guest and bimonthly contributors, so check out the site and see if it might be a good fit! Cheers, blackroot/toughstuff (Comment on this)
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
5:27 pm [princegold]	An Apology My sincerest apologies if I wrote anything that may have offended someone recently. I was intoxicated for days after having a nervous breakdown over my job. I'm really sorry if anyone got their feelings hurt. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
1:12 am [princegold]	Confused By Women I have gotten real confused over my niece and I don't think I have handled some it well. I never suspected any woman would want to be protected. What I have thought I knew about women must be wrong. Many women seem to thrive, get off on and like being victims. I figure there must be alot of masochistic women but certainly as many masochistic men. I should have told my niece in the past that I would protect her because that is what she wanted to hear from me. She wanted to hear that she is weaker than men, when in all actuality smaller is no disadvantage of all and women are no weaker than men. Her lesbian victim, weaker stance confused me considering she is a violent dangerous personality. It's kind of like how people mispercieve men as being dangerous so many times. I have never been affraid of a man in my life. I have always seen them as much more immature and weaker spiritually than all the years that I have had to fight against women for my real self. (23 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, June 16th, 2008
1:23 pm [heartrevolt]	The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its 2008 GENIUS Survey in partnership with Ernst & Young. GenderPAC works to ensure that classrooms, communities and workplaces are safe for everyone to learn, grow and succeed. The Gender Equality National Index for Universities & Schools (GENIUS), GenderPAC’s most recent effort to end discrimination and promote awareness, encourages colleges and universities to recognize the benefits of a GenderSAFE campus - supportive equitable and protective for all students. Choosing to participate in GENUIS sends a strong public statement that bullying or discriminating based on the race, sex or gender of a student, faculty, or staff member is not tolerated at your institution Fill out the survey at: www.gpac.org/GENIUS2008survey, and make sure that we have data for as many schools as possible. Your voice will help us continue to work towards a safe and welcoming environment for every student (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
12:22 am [slbruin]	Research Study on Relationships I am currently conducting a research study on relationships and how life experiences can influence these romantic relationships. This is NOT solicitation/spam, this is academic research, and all I need is more men to participate. To participate in you need to be at least 18 years or older and be either currently involved in a romantic relationship for at least one year, OR have previously been in a romantic relationship for at least one year in the past. As an incentive and a thank you for your participation, at the end of the study you can enter to win $50 gift cards from Target.  None of the information you provide will ever be shared with anyone else. Please click on or cut and paste the following link into your browser to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=L1o7dYx9fO8XNUfjoh2VpA_3d_3d Please feel free to repost the link elsewhere.  I am at a loss at where to advertise it other than here and Craigslist.  Any advice as to where else I can recruit would be appreciated. I want to make sure that men are well-represented in the study. Thanks. (Comment on this)
Monday, March 17th, 2008
3:05 pm [bellahdance]	I want to write my term paper on homosexuality and how it can be found manifest in physical traits - possibly suggesting that it's not a choice, but rather something that can be found in the genes[?]. I really, really like the topic this article. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can find good info on the topic? Or perhaps how to phrase my topic-choice concisely? Thank you! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, March 10th, 2008
5:29 pm [leavingtheeddy]	book recs hey all. i'm interested in doing some reading on masculinity and am looking for some recommendations. what are things that you've read that you've enjoyed or found helpful? anything would be great. thanks so much. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, December 29th, 2007
8:43 pm [x_windansea_x]	Issues of masculinity and unresolved issues of status [This was originally a response to a post, but I thought it brought up good points, so I want to get others' feedback. The original post is several posts down.] Masculinity is, of course, very important to men. But I think there's an online trend of "promoting" or at least "studying" masculinity and I think the trend, its practitioners and many things associated with it are pathetic and effeminate. I won't say anything new about masculinity - a desire for dominance; persistence; pride; maybe wisdom. But I try to imagine great men from history and I cannot, AT ALL, imagine them worrying about masculinity as such. I'm reading a book about Hassan ibn-Sabbah right now (master of fortress Alamut and founder of the Ismaili Assassin sect) and I cannot picture him thinking about masculinity. Nor can I picture even his novices, who are described as just young men undergoing military and diplomatic training, as worrying about this. They act (and I believe, think) like normal men act (and think) around one another. I was, however, thinking about STATUS - now, status is probably more important. I had this discussion yesterday: what if you have healthy self-esteem and you are in order but your social and sex lives are not in order. You seem normal, decently risky, etc, but -- people aren't thrilled about you. Now, sure, you can treat it with indifference (which I guess would be masculine) but then at the end of the day you'd still be by yourself as opposed to partying with fun, sexy people. I haven't thought of an answer to this yet.   (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
1:01 am [musicpsych]	I posted these questions in my own journal, and I thought I'd post them here, too. How do you define masculinity? Like, not a dictionary definition, but your own personal definition? If you are male, how does this apply to your own life? Is it something you actively think about, or is it something that just "is" and you only think about it when prompted? Do you believe in the whole "alpha male" thing as applied to humans, or is that just a label people apply in certain situations? (3 Comments |Comment on this)