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Alex19 · 10th Oct 2010, 07:59 AM

im just being random here, but is it just me or is it that most of the news on this section is negative? i wanna hear more positive stories! im getting depressed coming to this part of the site...

Staff edit: Moved from LGBT news.

Shevanel · 10th Oct 2010, 08:22 AM

I've noticed that a lot of positive threads in this forum usually get the least attention. This forum is mainly used for talking shit about people that some here hate. That's what I've noticed.

British Lad · 10th Oct 2010, 10:18 AM

yes we need more possitivaty

Shevanel · 10th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by British Lad

yes we need more possitivaty

I'm sorry but I just can't let that one go. Positivity*

Better spelling in general (yes, this means I'm not trying to single out the poster above me) would be good too. I mean, most browsers nowadays have spellcheckers built in to them for God's sake...

otc877 · 10th Oct 2010, 12:21 PM

The majority of news headlines are pessimistic. All we did to our section was slap an LGBT headline on it.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 10th Oct 2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by otc877

The majority of news headlines are pessimistic. All we did to our section was slap an LGBT headline on it.

^true. This is why I don't watch the news or read a newspaper. It's depressing.

Dan82 · 10th Oct 2010, 04:45 PM

There are positive threads like this one but they don’t get many replies. The threads that get lots of replies are usually filled with off topic political posts.

**Filip** · 11th Oct 2010, 02:40 AM

Sadly enough, there's way more to be said about bad situations than about good situations.
When Tolstoy was asked why he always wrote about doom and gloom, he replied: "All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"
So happyness is apparently just boring

I don't really mind the fact that the bad news stories get reported. It's good to see that these stories are getting press and sparking some righteous indignation. Which is needed to break the status quo.

If we want to see more positive stories, it's up to us to comment more on them and make them float up!

Also, for tons of better stories, I usually just go to coming out stories. Those are the myriad little happy stories that happen every day, but don't get reported (because: "17-year old comes out to friends, is met with total acceptance" just doesn't cut it as a newspaper headline)

Revan · 12th Oct 2010, 08:11 AM

It is interesting that there are more negative. But guys we all know exactly why, we as a society thrive on negative reports. Plain and simple.

Pseudojim · 14th Oct 2010, 04:32 AM

agreed. I think the this forum's title naturally lends itself to more morose topics of discussion. Those who don't particularly enjoy the confrontational nature of the forum can always avoid it, there are better ways to seek happy news than in the headlines of any major news outlet the world over.

15th Oct 2010, 11:34 AM

Also, not to hijack the thread, but could we move the LGBT Videos thread over to the Support/Advice forum? Or can we make it a sticky? Because it keeps getting shoved off the board with all the news articles (and I certainly appreciate them all, even if some of them as less than relevant). And that thread is certainly a good deal more uplifting.

**Martin** · 16th Oct 2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Numfarh

Also, not to hijack the thread, but could we move the LGBT Videos thread over to the Support/Advice forum? Or can we make it a sticky? Because it keeps getting shoved off the board with all the news articles (and I certainly appreciate them all, even if some of them as less than relevant). And that thread is certainly a good deal more uplifting.

Consider it done.

10th Oct 2010, 07:59 AM	#1
Alex19 who else but me? Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: homo Out Status: I think everyone knows by now Location: New York Age: 21 Posts: 1,301 Join Date: Feb 2009	this section [LGBT news] of the website... im just being random here, but is it just me or is it that most of the news on this section is negative? i wanna hear more positive stories! im getting depressed coming to this part of the site... Staff edit: Moved from LGBT news. __________________ "It's always darkest before dawn."

10th Oct 2010, 08:22 AM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: this section of the website... I've noticed that a lot of positive threads in this forum usually get the least attention. This forum is mainly used for talking shit about people that some here hate. That's what I've noticed. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

10th Oct 2010, 10:18 AM	#3
British Lad EC Biggest Tarantino fan Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: As bent as a roundabout Out Status: What Closet Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: this section of the website... yes we need more possitivaty __________________ Who ever sayed "Ignorance is bliss" was a moron.

10th Oct 2010, 12:21 PM	#5
otc877 ^_^ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most friends know Location: L.A. Outskirts Age: 22 Posts: 790 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... The majority of news headlines are pessimistic. All we did to our section was slap an LGBT headline on it.

10th Oct 2010, 04:45 PM	#7
Dan82 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: More gay than Bi Out Status: Not hiding but not many people know Location: Chicago IL Age: 30 Posts: 4,295 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... There are positive threads like this one but they don’t get many replies. The threads that get lots of replies are usually filled with off topic political posts.

11th Oct 2010, 02:40 AM	#8
Filip Cecile's sidekick EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Belgium, EU Age: 28 Posts: 3,366 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... Sadly enough, there's way more to be said about bad situations than about good situations. When Tolstoy was asked why he always wrote about doom and gloom, he replied: "All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" So happyness is apparently just boring I don't really mind the fact that the bad news stories get reported. It's good to see that these stories are getting press and sparking some righteous indignation. Which is needed to break the status quo. If we want to see more positive stories, it's up to us to comment more on them and make them float up! Also, for tons of better stories, I usually just go to coming out stories. Those are the myriad little happy stories that happen every day, but don't get reported (because: "17-year old comes out to friends, is met with total acceptance" just doesn't cut it as a newspaper headline) __________________ To the world, you're somebody, but to somebody, you're the world...

12th Oct 2010, 08:11 AM	#9
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... It is interesting that there are more negative. But guys we all know exactly why, we as a society thrive on negative reports. Plain and simple. __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

14th Oct 2010, 04:32 AM	#10
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... agreed. I think the this forum's title naturally lends itself to more morose topics of discussion. Those who don't particularly enjoy the confrontational nature of the forum can always avoid it, there are better ways to seek happy news than in the headlines of any major news outlet the world over.

15th Oct 2010, 11:34 AM	#11
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: this section [LGBT news] of the website... Also, not to hijack the thread, but could we move the LGBT Videos thread over to the Support/Advice forum? Or can we make it a sticky? Because it keeps getting shoved off the board with all the news articles (and I certainly appreciate them all, even if some of them as less than relevant). And that thread is certainly a good deal more uplifting.

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