June 2011
114 posts
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The Octomom (Nadya Suleman) is Asexual
I’ll admit that even I, who should know better, expressed disbelief when I heard this statement. In this case, it comes directly from her mouth by way of the Howard Stern show.
The Order of My Thoughts After Reading This
1.) Really?
2.) Is this really any of my business? I hate the focus on the sexuality of celebrities. I keep thinking, “Why should I care?”
3.) Should we send...
Seeing Search Results for Porn in the Site Log...
The Asexual News search logs to get long by the end of the month, but the logs are still short enough that the average person can take a few minutes and read them. This month I found something that I honestly had been expecting for a long time, but can’t help but imagine whoever was looking for those items faced extreme disappointment.
“Porn film” mostly likely took someone to...
▼P R O J E C T Q U E E R▼: Asexuality as Identity... →
gumpykims:
pflagmom:
Asexuality as Identity
by ERICA CHU on May 24, 2011 • 3:46 pms
“After this failed relationship, I guess I’ll be asexual for a while.”
I’ve overheard a lot of people make joking comments similar to this. What they mean is their sexual relationships aren’t…
THIS IS FOR YU BIFFLE!
I think there is little I can add to the hundreds of comments this thread has...
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Pansexual Pagan Party in New York. Bring Cake,... →
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Link to a Spoof of Rufus Wrainrights (sp)...
http://asexuality.livejournal.com/839691.html
I’m just posting this link because I have loved this song since I heard it in Shrek.
The Entire Asexual Community Sccoped Variety
nextstepcake:
ace-reporter:
Yay us!
(from the article)
“There are early indications that there may be a link between Asperger’s and asexuality.”
umm….like what? I keep a close eye on asexuality-related research and news, and there’s absolutely nothing of any credibility that indicated a link.
Variety covers entertainment stories, not scientific ones. Perhaps you should drop them a...
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The Entire Asexual Community Sccoped Variety
Yay us!
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Child Free Athiest (Asexual News's Editor)...
I did ask for opinions on the Asexual News website in April, as she surmises. And, if you are not clear on this — there is a comment feature on http://asexualnews.com that you can use to respond to me or her. This blog was started for promotional reasons, but I also like to tell stories about my life here from time to time. You can also reblog and add your comments here.
By the way,...
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Ruben Diaz -- Thank You for Proving that Democrats...
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2011/06/ny-sen-ruben-diaz-warns-marriage-equality-a-sign-of-the-coming-apocalypse/
I get so tired of the perception that this label only replies to Republicans. Then again, I’d vote Libertarian if the party had any chance of winning.
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Information on the London Pride Parade AVEN...
I meant to repost this directly from my Answer box. I do not think it’s a personal invitation to me, because as the Philadelphia Asexual Examiner (a ridiculous title I still hold), I cannot easily make it to London, England. I think it was meant for general information.
Asexy Contingent at London Pride 2011
So AVEN is going to London Pride again this year, and any other aces who want to...
Don't be ignorant! You mean, "Don't be Rude."
Ignorant is an adjective so this phrase is not gramatically incorrect. What bugs me is that no one throughout most of Central Pennsylvania seems to have any idea what ignorant actually means.
Ignorant means uneducated. It is not a substitute for rude. If this usage were to spread outside of the state, which I don’t know if it has or not, it might be valid. I often hear it used by people...
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The Transgender and MTF tags on Tumblr
Twitter, for a while, had a problem with people confusing the Asexual tag with meaning that a person was interested in porn. The actions of many Asexuals to block and report these spammers soon showed them the error of their ways. There’s still an occasional problem with the tag, but for the most part, people discussing asexuality will either be Asexual or clueless.
The transgender tag on...
043. While I appreciate what Dan Savage has done...
snowdarkred:
And transphobic. And racist. And sexist. And biphobic — okay, let’s just say that Dan Savage only likes white gays and straight guys, ‘cause noone else is feeling the love here.
I hold this viewpoint, but I don’t think he’s really afraid of Asexuals. I think he’s just generally a jerk. I think he’s only afraid of dating one of us since we’re all out...
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Is Asexuality Christian?
The short answer is I perosnally don’t know. Everyone has their own opinion on the issue. Mine is found here.
Mad as a hatter, thin as dime.: It gets better. →
g0fkurself:
I have been sitting here for hours now, watching these ”it gets better” videos. Bawling my eyes out. These mean so much to me, and i’m sure they mean alot to alot of other people out there aswell.
I have been bullied, I have been harassed, I have been bashed, I have been through things that…
If only Dan Savage weren’t behind them, I’d not have any mixed...
Tumblr IQ Society Ad is making things difficult
How do I prevent the Tumblr IQ challenge screen from popping up? I think I may already have blocked a user who didn’t deserve it because this add keeps popping up.
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Asexuality IS in the DSM as a disorder...
I never really thought it was a question that Asexuality is listed, in a rather backwards, fashion, in the DSM-IV-TR. I thought it was so well-known amongst Asexuals that it needed no introduction. Yet, when I saw this search in the statistics for Asexual News, it was surprising. For a second, I thought who doesn’t know that Asexuals meet the diagnostic criteria for HSDD?
What I will...
Burning As An Island Star: Things I Do: →
evelanthean:
This summer I’m taking a class at the local community college. Here is a thing that happened today.
Professor: But why is sexuality so important to us? Why do we care so much about what other people do, sexually? Seriously, is there anyone in this room who just does not care, even a little bit,…
Without one, the other would no longer exist.:... →
takethesword:
Maybe it’s just where I’m looking but….
I’m noticing a trend in ace!fic where the ace person is bewildered by themselves and their chivalrous partner/best friend swoops in and says FEAR NOT! FOR YOU ARE ASEXUAL! and nonchalantly describes asexuality (and also generally recognizes it instantly) to…
I’m going to be perfectly honest. I don’t read fan fiction....
Need Some Help On This One
http://www.sfbg.com/2011/06/21/go-flow?page=0,1
I personally was ready to rant at this woman for doing this. I personally really despise celebrities who claim Asexuality to avoid giving a stragith answer. What is wrong with “That’s none of your business?” (Because it really isn’t.) However, it occurred to me I might be wrong. Does her description here fall into the Gray...
I just realized I've been playing the Mandolin...
I can’t really be blamed for this, I was following the pictures in the book. However, it seems that they had reversed the pictures so they would agree with the playing motion. (Either that or the person pictured is also left-handed.)
Of course, I have a long way to go before I can do anything meaningful with the instrument.
Writing From Factor X: My Feelings on Ace Gear →
shallanelprin:
Soooo…I will admit to finding most asexual gear to be at the very least poorly designed (sorry, AVEN store). I’m thinking of getting my artsy fartsy on and opening a CafePress store just for Ace gear: t-shirts, mugs, buttons, stickers, etc.
I’m good with art and typesetting and such but I’m horrid at clever puns, word play and slogans. Any suggestions?
Also, does anyone know if...
Am I Being an Obsessive EgoManiac or should I...
Personally, I’m favoring the egomaniac option on this one.
When I see searches for my name come up in the box, I’m a little flattered. When I see they’re connected to film or movies I get a little worried that the searcher may have not been looking for Shawn Landis the Asexual, but rather Shawn Landis, the Hollywood Cameraman.
As with Shawn Landis, Jesus Person, we all come...
Southpaw: okay I don't care if you disagree with... →
but-for-the-grace:
telling someone to kill themselves is never okay
if you do that
fuck you
your argument is instantly completely fucking invalid
like honestly what do you gain from this? what do you gain from telling someone to commit suicide? YOU DON’T GET SHIT. it doesn’t make you any…
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An Actual Search Query that brought someone to...
Why does LGBT exclude heterosexuals?
Well, considering the LGBT groups are about minorities in gender expression or sexual identity, there might be a good reason why heterosexual is not included as part of the grouping. The groups welcome heterosexual allies, however.
Writing From Factor X: My Feelings on Ace Gear →
I actually am responsible for the “My Number on the Kinsey Scale is Imaginary” t-shirt, although I’ve not been doing much with my Zazzle account. I wanted to add one that said Kinsey 867-5309 as well.
Mandolin arrived today
I wasn’t sure what toe expect. I didn’t pay a lot for the instrument and mostly I just wanted it to play around with. It’s actually decent qaulity for the the $40 I’ve paid for it. I’ve managed to learn a scale or too and pick out a few notes, but beyond that, I’m sure it’s going to take me a long while to get the hang of it. (I did attempt the old folk...
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Steven Moffat is the Most Asexual Writer/Producer...
He’s writing and producing both Doctor Who and Sherlock. How can this not be the case?
(Disclaimer: The author does not actually think Moffat is Asexual, but some of his current characters certainly are.)
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Interesting Article from the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/19/opinion/19zulu.html
I’m trying to write a commentary on this, but I’m having trouble coming up with something resembling a coherent thought. While I first wrote about this issue a few years ago, it was quickly buried. Winstone Zulu, or anyone like her, should not be perceived as Asexual automatically. If the are openly Asexual, that is a different...
Brass Petals and Rose Locks: Asexual Erasure --... →
misterstibbons:
belgianbollocks:
demisexuality:
ace-reporter:
Perhaps I’m one of the few who worries about this, but I’ve seen a lot of Asexual discussions that ignore the male asexual. (Which is even more ironic given how television treats the possibly Asexual male…
I think a lot of people are reading things into this that either weren’t said or were worded in a...
seitanicvegan:
ace-reporter:
seitanicvegan:
I just want to find a nice, vegan, sober, asexual partner.
I know that’s too much to ask for, but one can still hope.
Give up Vegan and I think you’ll have a chance at this. It’s not a much greater one, but it’s possible.
How is the vegan part the hardest? That’s just so silly to me. It’s a big thing for me, too.
I was being silly....
Did you know if you google transgender your search...
This also works on the words gay, lesbian, and bisexual.
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Google's New Logo is Fun but not all-inclusive
If you haven’t tried it yet, go type in gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender into the box. If you were curious like me and want to try typing in items that are associated with these groups, I will tell you not to waste your time. The Village People, Broadway Musicals, and the Indigo Girls does not cause the logo to change. (I probably should be ashamed of myself for thinking this way.)
On...
seitanicvegan:
I just want to find a nice, vegan, sober, asexual partner.
I know that’s too much to ask for, but one can still hope.
Give up Vegan and I think you’ll have a chance at this. It’s not a much greater one, but it’s possible.
“What exactly does that expression mean, “friends with benefits?” Does he provide...”
– Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory, “The Vegas Renormalization” (via asexyquotes)
Harmonica Tabs -- Darkwing Duck and Ducktales...
I don’t know if any of my followers out there play the harmonica or watch the Disney afternoon. But I’ve been expanding my collection of harmonica tabs and realized I wanted to play these two themes. I’d like to add Talespin to it, too, but that seems a little hard.
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(A)sexual Film to Appear at NewFest Festival
Ironically, this post was supposed to happen tomorrow when the films at the film festival in New York were announced. It was not supposed to appear on Asexual News today, bu the publication schedule was set at the wrong time. I didn’t realize what had happened until it was on the site. By then, it was too late to do anything about it.
I’ve had this information for about two weeks. If...
Sex = Gender = Chromosomes.
accll:
Deal with it.
Only in the purest of biological senses is someone’s sex determined by their chromosomes. Outside of this scientific definition, things aren’t that simple.
Ace of Hearts: It pisses me off to see the... →
asexualheart:
And it especially sucks to see so many people posting about how asexuals should just leave the queer community.
I’m queer. I’ve identified as queer for years. I am the director of a queer student center, and I have worked here for nearly three years. I have been involved with dozen of political…
Just a signal boost, although I’m just as guilty of it.
Sketches and Thoughts: Another post on asexuality... →
sir-kit:
In some ways this is a response to outlawroad’s post Ace But Not Queer, but I wasn’t sure how comfortable I was responding to it point by point, so this is in other ways just a general musing on the meshing of communities.
I’m going to point out what my followers already know — I’m a…
And don’t forget the tendency of AVEN to ignore Asexual men and people outside the...
And here's the Fairness Doctrine Getting Applied... →
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For those wondering...
I am aware there is a minor scandal brewing over someone who wants to run for a moderator position on AVEN. I understand some people are upset about it. I’m not sure that there is much of a scandal going on here. The bickering seems to be the type of political maneuvering that will go on in any organization with enough people.
Being a watchdog is a time-honored role of the journalist. If...
Review of the upcoming (A)sexual documentary →
AVEN is not the Asexual Movement
ace-reporter:
AVEN, while an important organization, is not the whole of the Asexual movement. The individuals who are Asexual are far more important than the message board and AVEN’s somewhat limited real world presence.
Nethdugan is also right. It’s the largest Asexual organization. The post wasn’t slamming AVEN. Its only purpose was to remind people that no Asexual organization...
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AVEN is not the Asexual Movement
AVEN, while an important organization, is not the whole of the Asexual movement. The individuals who are Asexual are far more important than the message board and AVEN’s somewhat limited real world presence.
