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lou91

Never posted on this forum before, but it seems a bit strange that there's no off-topic/general conversation thread, especially if meet ups take place. It could be a good addition, considering how a lot of the topics here are a bit heavy...

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Annasopra

Meesared wrote: »

Youth defence?

http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/abortion-billboards-youth-defence-pro-choice/

rainbow kirby

mango salsa wrote: »

Those youth defence ads scare me.

Complain about them then - there's a thread on tLL with details.

Bunch of absolute muppets tbh.

Captain Graphite

The word "scum" is overused but honestly think this is the best way to sum up Youth Defence. They're violent, homophobic, fascist thugs that care less about protecting "babies" than they do about controlling women. I'm 100% pro-choice but even if I was anti-abortion these people would make me sick. :mad:

stephen_n

mango salsa wrote: »

http://www.thejournal.ie/readme/abortion-billboards-youth-defence-pro-choice/

There's the moral high ground again! Facist scum!

Pedant

Interesting thread on AH, would you call your OH your "Partner", "Boyfriend", "Girlfriend", "Wife", "Husband/Hubby", "Spouse", "Other Half", etc.?

Personally, I'd call mine my "partner". Maybe it's because I'm not yet and and not 100% comfortable with sexuality, but calling my OH "boyfriend" doesn't stick well with me just yet.

BanzaiBk

I call my girlfriend my 'other half' usually. Girlfriend sounds a bit silly and partner sounds odd imo.

1ZRed

Pedant wrote: »

Interesting thread on AH, would you call your OH your "Partner", "Boyfriend", "Girlfriend", "Wife", "Husband/Hubby", "Spouse", "Other Half", etc.?

Personally, I'd call mine my "partner". Maybe it's because I'm not yet and and not 100% comfortable with sexuality, but calling my OH "boyfriend" doesn't stick well with me just yet.

I'd be the total opposite. I'm not really out but boyfriend wouldn't bother me. I don't like the word partner though. It seems so formal but I get it if you're going out with someone for years and you're older it's more serious sounding than bf/gf.

What I don't get is when married gay people say partner instead of husband/wife though.

wonderfulname

I call them a figment of my imagination, were I married/ in a long term relationship I'd say partner, girlfriend doesn't convey serious and wife sounds possessive.

So how was pride people? I missed out this year.

baby and crumble

I call my OH many things...

If I know the people she's my girlfriend, if it's a bit more of a formal thing she's my partner, and occassionally now my fiancee.

We've been going out 8 years though...

Pride was really great, it was my first time marching and it was brill. Lots of support for everyone, and the guys in my group had a blast. I was marching with a group for people with extra support needs (intellectual disabilities) and it was a massive deal- we're only a new organisation, and supporting gay people who have ID is a bit dodgy, technically it's illegal for them to have sex at all, so it's a bit fo a grey area for most services, hence why we came into being.

Here's some pics I took during the day...

^That's our group, I'm in the back with the flag and the cheesy grin.

^The guys from BelongTo looked awesome!!!!

^The party in Merrion Square afterwards was great.

baby and crumble

How is everyone?

I am reading 50 Shades of Grey.

My god, it is the worst book ever. I kind of wanted to see what all the fuss is about. I am also not finding it terribly kinky, although perhaps that says more about me than everyone else...

Anyone else reading it?

Captain Graphite

No but yesterday I was reading #IrishShadesofGrey on Twitter, which I'm fairly sure is more entertaining! I even had one of my suggestions retweeted *beams proudly*

stephen_n

baby and crumble wrote: »

How is everyone?

I am reading 50 Shades of Grey.

My god, it is the worst book ever. I kind of wanted to see what all the fuss is about. I am also not finding it terribly kinky, although perhaps that says more about me than everyone else...

Anyone else reading it?

They refer to it as Girly porn, I'd imagine that it doesn't translate easily to the mr grey character being a woman? I haven't read it obviously but my other half found it interesting. I don't think it's going to win any literary awards for great prose, it's just mills and boom for the Internet generation! Seems to be a bit marmite though!

stephen_n

Oh and Stone Roses tonight woo hoo

I'm so excited there is the slightest possibilty of dampness in my trousers

L.Jenkins

Never really gave much thought to reading pornographic literature, but I'm intrigued and am wondering are the books worth all the hype.

On another note. Got a job last Wednesday and lost it again the next day. The company failed to use foresight when dealing with potential contracts and I got the chop. Myself and the Technology Officer were both left red faced at I was lined up to manage both the technical support desk and network infrastructure. Otherwise I'm having an outstanding week.

Goodshape

So I guess I'll post in the Off-Topic thread :-), get it on my "Followed Threads" list at least.

Socialising. Yay! (digital still counts, right?!)

Um, so, hello!

Just back from a week in south Florida. Beautiful, HOT. Enjoyed the heat for the week but never been so thankful for some grey sky and mid-teens temperatures!

@baby and crumble -- both my sister and my mother were reading that over the holidays. Talk about a soft-porn cross-over! At least I'm going to assume it's soft. Very soft! My mother is reading this for gods sake! I'm going to retain my innocent notions anyway, and stay well away from the inner pages

Chuchoter

Well that was not a good day

corked

whats good to do in Dublin on a Tuesday night?? Up with work tomorrow.

Chuchoter

C u next tuesday is said to be really good.

Killer_banana

I want to read 50 Shades of Grey just to see how awful it is but I don't want to put more money into the author's pocket. I don't have anything against fan fiction but writing Twilight fan fiction and then changing it just enough to publish without getting sued is bad enough without it being terribly written.

RUCKING FETARD

Google doubles down on pride, says 'LGBT rights are human rights'

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Google-Gay-Rights-LGBT-Legalise-Love-Gay-Marriage,news-15802.html

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57468221-71/google-to-governments-legalize-gay-love/

stephen_n

Killer_banana wrote: »

I want to read 50 Shades of Grey just to see how awful it is but I don't want to put more money into the author's pocket. I don't have anything against fan fiction but writing Twilight fan fiction and then changing it just enough to publish without getting sued is bad enough without it being terribly written.

Do you not have a Library near you?

Nyan Cat

i keep seeing that picture doing the rounds - the one with two women reading 50 shades... and the caption 'women are too classy to watch porn, but they'll read the f**k out of it'
which is funny but very innacurate.

now i hear the story is very tame porn too - im in no hurry to read it. not because it isnt naughty enough but i never liked mills and boon type stuff. I could barely stomach twilight.
I read other books by that author and all of the female leads are self sacrificing, weeping and because it has to be emphasized: self sacrificing twits (cant think of a nicer word). I gained a new appreciation for Kristin Stewart after reading the other books.

gcgirl

Killer_banana wrote: »

I want to read 50 Shades of Grey just to see how awful it is but I don't want to put more money into the author's pocket. I don't have anything against fan fiction but writing Twilight fan fiction and then changing it just enough to publish without getting sued is bad enough without it being terribly written.

Do you have an iPhone/iPad I can send you the 3 books via email

Annasopra

I love people in toastmasters

Killer_banana

stephen_n wrote: »

Do you not have a Library near you?

I'm currently living in Lanzarote on work placement and while I do want to try reading some Spanish books I don't care enough about 50 shades to bother trying to translate the bits I don't understand. Also I don't think any new vocab would be very helpful. :P

And thanks for the offer gcgirl but I don't own either. I prefer reading physical copies anyway. That said if I'm ever in a position to afford an ereader (my current wages are ****) I'll jump at the chance. I tried to bring so many books with me but most got dumped 'cause they weighed too much.

stephen_n

mango salsa wrote: »

I love people in toastmasters

Why so? I had never heard of it untill a friend told me had joined it as a way to meet women!

Killer_banana wrote: »

I'm currently living in Lanzarote on work placement and while I do want to try reading some Spanish books I don't care enough about 50 shades to bother trying to translate the bits I don't understand. Also I don't think any new vocab would be very helpful. :P

And thanks for the offer gcgirl but I don't own either. I prefer reading physical copies anyway. That said if I'm ever in a position to afford an ereader (my current wages are ****) I'll jump at the chance. I tried to bring so many books with me but most got dumped 'cause they weighed too much.

and your worried about reading a chicklit book lol

Annasopra

stephen_n wrote: »

Why so? I had never heard of it untill a friend told me had joined it as a way to meet women!

They're friendly and funny and interesting. (at least most of them are)

wonderfulname

Killer_banana wrote: »

I'm currently living in Lanzarote on work placement and while I do want to try reading some Spanish books I don't care enough about 50 shades to bother trying to translate the bits I don't understand.

Is there nowhere selling books for tourists? I'm in Spain atm and came across 50 shades in the English section of the nearest bookshop.

Killer_banana

wonderfulname wrote: »

Is there nowhere selling books for tourists? I'm in Spain atm and came across 50 shades in the English section of the nearest bookshop.

Well as far I know the town I live has no bookshop (well except the German one). The supermarkets sell English, Spanish and German books but no sign of 50 shades. That said a lot of it chick lit so might pop up yet. :P

Nyan Cat

Read a hilarious status (yes facebook) last night: the Irish version of 50 shades... Thought I'd psml - and now I don't need to read it as I know what happens

I can't repost it here as its probably a bit too graphic for boards. But you might find it with google (it's a joke not a whole book)