On 11/10/2007, Thomas Dalton thomas.dalton@gmail.com wrote:
I realize that GLB people can remain celibate while in Egypt and they are likely to be fine. The fact that they may be safer pretending to be something they are not is a bit disconcerting, but that is not my primary concern.
Celibacy isn't required, they just need to avoid overt "public displays of affection". (And it might be wise to avoid requesting a double hotel room...)
But why should Wikimedians have to worry about sharing a double room with their partner at a Wikimania conference? If I wanted to go to Egypt, I'd book a flight there on my own. I want to attend Wikimania. If I cannot attend Wikimania as myself (without undue worry), with whomever I wish to bring, I do not feel welcome and do not wish to come.