g_a_s_p - Profile (original) (raw)
on 6 June 2004 (#3389537)
Gay And Straight People (G.A.S.P.)
Userinfo last updated: December 27th, 2004
Currently we are not accepting any new members, unless they actually attend G.A.S.P. meetings on Tuesdays/Fridays. Sorry for the inconvenience! If you would still like to join a similar community, please join 
_queer_teens_, provided you have first read the userinfo guidelines, etc.If you would like to join the community, do not only click the "join this community link." Please also e-mail us at the e-mail address stated in this userinfo, with your livejournal username as the subject heading.
Some numbers to call in the event that something is happening to you (and if you live in the U.S.)*:
-if you are being harrased or discriminated against:
The Lesbian Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendereed Hate Crimes Project (CWEALF): 1(800)479-2949
-if you are having suicidal thoughts, or are in crisis:
Trevor Helpline: 1(800)850-8078
(To find out more about the Trevor Project, click on the link. )
Whatever happens, HANG IN THERE. There are people that love you & support you, just as you are, even if you haven't met them. They pray for you everyday, without having ever met you, yet they know how special you are.
I know, because I'm one of them.
You are beautiful. ♥
*Numbers and information taken from the Youth Yellow Pages (2001-2002).
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G.A.S.P. is a community for those interested in, but not limited to: discussing LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, and Intersexed) issues, particularly those of LGBTQI youth, as well as dealing with homphobia and "homo-ignorance" (as well as other phobias and kinds of ignorance). It is a support group as well.
It was formed as part of a (high school) Gay-Straight Alliance, hence the name Gay And Straight People.
Members are high school- to college-aged, comprised of current members, former members, and people who, for whatever reason, cannot make it to meetings (some meetings are open to high school students from different schools).
As such, this community is not to be used as a "dating service" in any way, shape, or form, for the safety of its members.Members are all sexual orientations and genders, including _hetero_sexual people. Therefore, being in this club does not imply anything of anyone's sexual orientation or gender; people may just have friends or family that are LGBTQI.
Members need not disclose there sexual orientations or genders unless they feel comfortable doing so.
Upon members' first posts -not comments (this should be posted shortly after they have been granted membership - if this is not done, they will be removed from the community - we don't want creepy people just watching us!) they should state:
1.) How they prefer to be refered to (first name, nick-name, username, etc.)
2.) How they found out about the community.
3.) Their reason(s) for joining the community.
If you are posting anything that has been posted [almost exactly, give or take a few sentences] elsewhere, please say that it has been cross-posted [ or "x-posted".
Please try to keep the "language" to a minimum, too please. (Repeated violators of this will be banned from the community and reported.)
Also, if there are any interests the members think should be added to the list below, they should let the maintenance know through their posts.
NOTE: Do NOT disclose your FULL name, phone number, address, specific age, or any other personal information in this community. Nicknames, or usernames, should be used to refer to others. No real names (not even first names) should be used when discussing particular incidents that have happened to members (if you cannot think of anything, pseudonyms should be used: "John," "Jane," etc.) to protect the idnetities of those involved (meaning those people inolved other than oneself). In the event anything serious has happened (members have been the victims of verbal or physical abuse or threats), actual people should be contacted. This community is not to be relied on for such matters. (see below for contact information)
Furthermore, "I" statements ("I feel ______ when ______", etc.) are to be used, rather than generalizations. Members should be aware that other members may not agree with what they have posted.
All members are to be respectful of others, even if they do not agree with their opinions. This includes not insulting others, nameless as they may remain, in any way, shape, or form.
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