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Post by qafkinnetic on Nov 14, 2010 21:13:27 GMT -5
Hello! Woah, all the lines are making me a little dizzy! But I'm glad this is up again. I was getting worried when I saw the other forum was spazzing out. Do y'all still want me to do a fic dump, or should I wait a little bit 'til everyone is back on track on here?
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Post by juno29 on Nov 15, 2010 3:04:25 GMT -5
Elly said: What I want to know is what the "exalt" and "smite" buttons do! I can't do it to myself or I would have hit one or the other by now. Anyone tried them? I think the exalt and smite buttons are to click if you agree or disagree with the message . If you click exalt the poster gets a karma point. IDN the smite maybe if you click that it takes a point away?
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Post by barbara2001 on Nov 15, 2010 11:38:09 GMT -5
Here's the quote: "On a spiritual level I feel the AIDS epidemic comes from an accumulation of sexual guilt. The gay community has been forced to experience more guilt because their sexuality has been so suppressed by society and made to feel bad about it for so long. All STDs are kind of an indication of feelings of guilt about oneself.' --Actor Hal Sparks, who plays Michael Novotny on ``Queer As Folk," to the AIDS magazine A&U, March 2004 issue." In response to you in your ETA--yes, stress can weaken the body's ability to resist dis-ease. I realize that stress can weaken the body's response, that is basic health and fitness. In what context was this quote? Was he asked a question? The statement, in and of itself, makes no sense. From my interpretation of this statement, we'd all have HIV and only those with expansive, crippling guilt would succumb to it. Is this some sort of 'religious' belief (like Scientology, for instance) or was he trying to sound smart and profound, yet came across as a Tom Cruise-like asshole? I'm not being dense, I just think, the way you are presenting this quote, it comes across as very, very inflammatory, especially for an actor who played a gay character in a relationship with an HIV-positive man for several years. Is this a correct interpretation? I've just read from others that really Hal is just misrepresented/misinterpreted b/c he and Gale had a personality conflict. Sorry if this isn't about Gale or Randy! I've just always wondered about the real-Hal and the truth behind the supposed "bad-blood". XOXOXOX I dont know if I have the whole AU article. I'll look. I'd hate like hell to have to go into a litany of the things that Hal has said and done over the years--one of them was when he criticized Gale for not revealing his sexual orientation in the first year, implying with that and other remarks, that Gale was in the closet and at one point called him "confused" about it. What he didnt bother to make note of was that both Gale and Scott decided in that first year, not to reveal their sexual orientation so as not to interfere with the artistic merits of the show. When Gale in the second year *did* finally admit that he was straight in IIRC an Advocate article, he did so *reluctantly*. Personally I'd have preferred if he'd never have answered the question, but ah....I digress... On the quote, Hal is supposedly an expert on Eastern religion/philosophy-and was misunderstanding/ misquoting what he may have read of Marianne Williamson. Yes, it makes no sense the way he misquotes it which is why it raised such ire. Hal, having to constantly emphasize that he was straight kind of annoyed folk as well, it's almost as if he was afraid that people might think he was really gay ( Oh MY!! what a curse:) I said I didnt want to go into a litany and here I have started to already. I dont think Hal has in any way been misrepresented. His fans like him and it makes sense that they'd think he was. I just feel very strongly about it. The stories about Hal and Gale not getting along are probably true to an extent, although with all that Hal has criticized Gale for, Gale being a true professional never criticized Hal in public. Hal seems to be the only cast member that the others dont seem to like to hang with. I guess one can draw different conclusions from that.
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Post by juno29 on Nov 15, 2010 13:01:57 GMT -5
Okay since you're all making new avatars and sigs for the new community I thought I'd have a go too.
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meo2
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Post by meo2 on Nov 15, 2010 13:18:07 GMT -5
Yay! ;D Happy posting! Hi. Thanks for your efforts. I hope this site will prove more durable. About the name - I've been a member of the thread/site since Gale Harold had his accident. It was a site for him and dedicated to him. No problem if people post about other well-liked QaF people but the name should not have Randy Harrison first. The site was started and dedicated to GALE HAROLD. Please, would you fix this officially. Thank you. Meo
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meo2
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Post by meo2 on Nov 15, 2010 13:22:54 GMT -5
Anyone who knows - is everyone back to newbie status on this site? OY! *sigh* I noticed postings about Hal Sparks and criticisms of him - all within the first 3 pages of our new forum. Is this what people want to do to set the tone for our forum? Why is Hal used as such a target for people's hostility? And, he is being used as a target whether or not some people are willing to admit it. If some of you dislike him so much and/or dislike what he says, why do you bring it to this board? "I said I didnt want to go into a litany and here I have started to already." I will take you at your word that you didn't want to do it, so - PLEASE - anyone Hal-bashing or Hal-rehashing - stop now.This forum is starting off with Luna-like postings with Hal substituting for Gale. Please let's not go there.Let's make and keep this forum as a happy place where we can enjoy posting and communicating with each other. Thanks. Meo
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Post by MissBabylon on Nov 15, 2010 13:42:30 GMT -5
I think we are.. we Did create a new account, so my guess is, it's ALL new and back to the beginning
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Post by meo2 on Nov 15, 2010 13:49:25 GMT -5
I think we are.. we Did create a new account, so my guess is, it's ALL new and back to the beginning Thanks. Not bad for all to begin anew.
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Post by QAFnewbie on Nov 15, 2010 15:01:03 GMT -5
Speaking of Gale...
Meo - will he be in this Wed's episode of HC?
ETA - LUV this quick reply
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Post by barbara2001 on Nov 15, 2010 15:45:36 GMT -5
Anyone who knows - is everyone back to newbie status on this site? OY! *sigh* I noticed postings about Hal Sparks and criticisms of him - all within the first 3 pages of our new forum. Is this what people want to do to set the tone for our forum? Why is Hal used as such a target for people's hostility? And, he is being used as a target whether or not some people are willing to admit it. If some of you dislike him so much and/or dislike what he says, why do you bring it to this board? "I said I didnt want to go into a litany and here I have started to already." I will take you at your word that you didn't want to do it, so - PLEASE - anyone Hal-bashing or Hal-rehashing - stop now.This forum is starting off with Luna-like postings with Hal substituting for Gale. Please let's not go there.Let's make and keep this forum as a happy place where we can enjoy posting and communicating with each other. Thanks. MeoThat's a bit harsh. Are you now the moderator of this forum? I hate it when you bring up activities on another board. Dont dare compare me to Luna. She hates Gale. I didnt bring Hal to this board and wouldnt have. I've held back in the past when Hal's name was brought up in but a question that I thought deserved an answer was asked. I responded and tried to keep it as skimpy as possible. Obviously because I've lived with it for so many years and have such vivid emotions about it it got a little away from me. But I take your point If anyone wants to follow up it should be done in private. I deal with Hal's direct quotes - But please note, when you post something complimentary as you have in the past, it's asking a lot to try to forbid me from replying with that which I know to be the plain unvarnished truth.
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cwazy
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Post by cwazy on Nov 15, 2010 15:59:19 GMT -5
Ah it must be "our" forum when in the first three pages we have a little tussle going on......you got to love it! I'll put my two cents regarding the name of the group. It started out with the names reversed and I personally think it should stay that way...Gale Harold and Randy Harrison. As much as many of you love Randy's character in QaF, he wasn't the main star/character/attraction on the show.....Brian was. I'm sure this could start World War 3 so I'm not going to push my position, instead, I'll rely on history to plead my request that it be changed. So, let's dance, let's party.......and celebrate ;D
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Post by juno29 on Nov 15, 2010 16:03:37 GMT -5
Ah it must be "our" forum when in the first three pages we have a little tussle going on......you got to love it! I'll put my two cents regarding the name of the group. It started out with the names reversed and I personally think it should stay that way...Gale Harold and Randy Harrison. As much as many of you love Randy's character in QaF, he wasn't the main star/character/attraction on the show.....Brian was. I'm sure this could start World War 3 so I'm not going to push my position, instead, I'll rely on history to plead my request that it be changed. So, let's dance, let's party.......and celebrate ;D If we're taking a members' vote on this I agree Gale's name should come first. ETA Please don't be offended Elly, we all appreciate you going to the trouble to start us up in our new home. As you started it I think you are the only one who can change it.
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meo2
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Post by meo2 on Nov 15, 2010 16:39:40 GMT -5
Speaking of Gale... Meo - will he be in this Wed's episode of HC? ETA - LUV this quick reply As far as I know, yes - it's episode #10. How much airtime he'll have, I've no idea and haven't read much about it. Hopefully, more like the episode in which he went down to the police station. Also, hopefully, he'll be in future episodes as well. Fingers crossed.
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cwazy
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Post by cwazy on Nov 15, 2010 16:40:21 GMT -5
QAFNewbie asked:
Meo - will he be in this Wed's episode of HC? .
I'm not Meo but I have an answer....YES, he will bein episode 10. How much time he gets on screen is another discussion altogether.
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elly
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Post by elly on Nov 15, 2010 16:40:47 GMT -5
ETA Please don't be offended Elly, we all appreciate you going to the trouble to start us up in our new home. As you started it I think you are the only one who can change it. I´m fine with it. It makes no difference to me which name we pick as long as we are reunited! Cwazy your new avatar is awesome! I like the hearts - it looks so cute! And no WWIII please! My personal main character: That reminds me of Randysgirl - she´s still not here... I hope she will find us soon. Edit: I´ll try to change the title. Please give me a moment...
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