On 11/10/2007, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton(a)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.
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Oldak Quill (oldakquill(a)gmail.com)