Boy In Doubt

I can see why (you like it). It's the guy with the nice arms, right?

And eat. That guy can eat!

I think you should write in the style you're used to. If that means spelling certain words with the letter 'u' then it's no problem at all. I personally don't spell words like "color" with the letter 'u' but if you do, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Especially if you specify that the story is set in Australia (or the UK). I must admit, though, that it had taken a while for me to figure out how to read "gaol" out loud. My bad...lol. But other than that I think you're good. I guess typing "jail" and mentioning that the character speaks in a distinct Australian accent would suffice. And things just sound so much better when spoken with an Australian accent.

Awww...so I won't see you at the Stars Hollow Pride Parade then? (Yes, I'm an out and proud Gilmore fan)

Happy Birthday Comicality!

LOL...probably not that huge but it is to a major procrastinator such as myself. Life's been quite stressful lately and it's a wonder I even get anything done anymore. I totally get what you mean about that fear. Sometimes I'd find myself sitting and staring at the screen, worrying that I may never finish. But you know what they say, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going". So we're going to keep going. Cheers!

Thanks, NightOwl. The recent chapter has a special place in my heart as it's the first 'Chapter 8' I'd ever written. I'd never had a story last this long and that's why I'm really grateful to you guys for your support, especially since I take ages to get new chapters up. I know how annoying that can be...lol. If Michael and Gabriel are anything like your cousins then woohoo, mission accomplished! I try my best to write believable characters even though you probably know by now how over the top most of them can get. I'm glad you liked the last scene. I had struggled with that for quite some time before choosing to end it the way I did. I'm really happy with my decision. Thanks again and happy reading! -Boy in Doubt

Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) on Gilmore Girls Characters from The Guild Sookie, Tara and Sam from True Blood I love love love Sam! Cristina (Sandra Oh) on Grey's Anatomy Marc and Amanda on Ugly Betty. Buffy and Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

She'd probably see that as a good thing and be like, "Straight is the new gay."

If Midge had been a lesbian, Moose probably would have found it hot. I'm really glad the creators value diversity and are trying to represent modern society. Yeah, I'd hate to be around a furious Veronica too. With her temper, guys would wish they were gay!

How could you not know? You're the one who started the thread! It's a new character named Kevin Keller. He's gay but I don't think that Jughead is. I wish it had been Reggie though. (Yeah, I know he's a jerk. I'm weird like that)

I used to stay up late to read Desert Dropping when I was 15. And once I considered registering as 'SubLuka' but never did. So yeah, there's my confession.

I understand the different degrees, but James is making it seem as though people should just overlook what was done to Constance and move on. Just because the damage caused wasn't as great does not mean that the problem should be ignored. Yes, an education is a right. But it isn't any better if GLBT students don't get treated fairly in school. The fake prom is a reflection of people's attitude towards the GLBT community. Basically, the message it gives out is, "You have the right to get an education, but you can't party with your peers because you're not like them."

That's what fanfics are for.

Wow, I used to read Archie comics. Veronica seems to have a crush on this new character. I'm guessing she's not gonna be too happy when she finds out, especially since she's used to getting what she wants...lol.

I didn't say that it was okay for GLBT students to be harrassed in school and run out of town. I was making a comparison to try to get him to understand that not being able to go to prom and not being able to go to school are both problems. Period. Just because you consider one to be more serious than the other does not mean that you should be a dick about it. In both cases GLBT students have been discriminated against and both acts (running someone out of town and setting up a fake prom) were homophobic. It seems to me that James would only consider the Constance situation to "mean something" if the girl had been kicked out. And he continues to suggest that it does not matter as much simply because she still has a roof over her head. James, you can talk about your problems as much as you want. But people are more likely to listen when you're not taking a dump on someone else's problems.

Oh look, the Beast has emerged.

And many years ago I came across an article about 14-year-old boys who got executed in Iran for being gay. That's worse than getting kicked out of school but that doesn't mean I gotta rub it in your face now, does it? You're still missing the point about the prom thing, by the way. Even if there hadn't been a prom, the point is that Constance and her girlfriend (and the students with learning disabilities) had been disrciminated against. Getting kicked out of school, bullied, sent to a fake prom. It's still homophobia.

You're missing the entire point. It's not just about picking out a dress and attending the prom. The fact that a group of people had sent a lesbian and her girlfriend to a fake prom that they'd organized is, in itself, a homophobic act. It may not have been violent, it may not have run her out of town. But can you honestly tell me you'd be okay with that had you been in her place? The same type of people who harrass homosexuals in school could easily be the ones setting up a fake prom that discriminates against GLBT students. Homophobia is homophobia. You don't need to see blood to be concerned. Okay, moving on now.

According to your quoted message you had retracted your opinion on the 11th of April. But then your post on the 23rd suggests that you don't consider the anti-gay prom to be a battle worth fighting. I got the impression that your feelings about it hadn't changed and therefore responded to your post. You seem to believe that just because there are comparatively worse problems in the world, the prom issue does not "mean something". I could easily say the same thing about your problems, which I admit are worse. But hey, we can always bring up Haiti victims, the Holocaust, hungry children in Africa and slaves in the 16th century. How would you like it if someone had rubbed all that in your face and told you that your problems didn't matter?

Everybody has problems. I'm sorry you had to go through all that and I'm sorry you have a lot to worry about in your life, but just because your situation seems worse than someone else's does not mean that you can going around making them feel like their problems don't matter. It may mean nothing to you, but going to the prom could mean the world to a teenage girl. Where do you think those people who get an "ear-full of hate in church" come from? What kind of schools do you think they went to? And what about those homophobic shooters? You think they had LGBT-friendly proms in their day? Have you ever thought about how things would have turned out if they'd been taught to accept homosexuals in high school? Constance's life may not have been threatened, but if her classmates grow up with the idea that what they did was okay, they'll end up being the same bigoted individuals you now fear.

I know I haven't been an active GA member in a while but I'd like to thank the people who have helped me out. Benji, Bugeye, Rush, PrincessDuchess, Kevin (two Kevins actually...lol "AFriendlyFace" and "Kevers") and everyone else for their feedback and support. Special thanks to PlugInMatty for his constructive criticism which I honestly feel I have benefit from. I still have a lot to learn as a writer and he's helped me get better so if you want to sharpen those skills, he's your guy. He gives good advice. Writing may be a solitary activity but it's nice having readers, reviewers and fellow writers to remind us that we're not alone.

Happy Birthday, Jonathan!

Happy Birthday, Talon!

Give Michelle Branch a listen. She started out as an indie artist when she released her first album Broken Bracelet but has 'branched' out and done a bit of pop (The Spirit Room), rock (Hotel Paper) and country (The Wreckers album with Jessica Harp in 2005). Below are a few of my personal favorites: "Are You Happy Now" - Angry breakup song about someone who never invested as much into the relationship as the other "Hard to Love You" - Mellow country track about owning up to your mistakes and trying to do better "Goodbye to You" - (I love, love, love this!) The title is self-explanatory "All You Wanted" - Acoustic pop/rock song about wanting to save someone you care about "Sooner or Later" - Mostly acoustic, about unrequited love