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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
December 4, 2008, Sick with the Blue Flu
I don't normally post here, but a friend of mine sent this to me, and I wanted to pass it along in hopes that more people would participate:
December 4, 2008
I am not one that gets very politically active, but I am saddened by the majority of the voting public's hate. Taking someone else's rights, no matter your feelings toward that person, is wrong and reprehensible. Over the course of yesterday, I have spoke with more then a few people, and they feel we should do a collective protest. I am suggesting December 4, 2008.
I can provide variations for those that do not want to mess with the HTML code themselves.
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I am a Gay Man.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
On December 4, 2008, <a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a>
EDIT: Added above because facebook doesn't allow html-table notation. And it is a smaller version.
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I am a Lesbian.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I have a Gay Friend.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay friend's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my gay friend's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I have a Gay Child.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay child's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my gay child's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
EDIT: corrected some typos
I am not one that gets very politically active, but I am saddened by the majority of the voting public's hate. Taking someone else's rights, no matter your feelings toward that person, is wrong and reprehensible. Over the course of yesterday, I have spoke with more then a few people, and they feel we should do a collective protest. I am suggesting December 4, 2008.
I can provide variations for those that do not want to mess with the HTML code themselves.
| Hello, I am a Gay Man. | |||
| November 4, 2008 | On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2008 | On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing.
| ||
| December 5, 2008 | On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked. I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you." | ||
| Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing? | |||
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I am a Gay Man.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
| On December 4, 2008, will you join me in saying and doing Nothing? |
On December 4, 2008, <a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a>
EDIT: Added above because facebook doesn't allow html-table notation. And it is a smaller version.
| Hello, I am a Lesbian. | |||
| November 4, 2008 | On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2008 | On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing.
| ||
| December 5, 2008 | On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked. I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you." | ||
| Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing? | |||
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I am a Lesbian.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my rights. They follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, I do not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
| Hello, I have a Gay Friend. | |||
| November 4, 2008 | On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay friend's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2008 | On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing.
| ||
| December 5, 2008 | On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked. I will only say, "I was sick because my gay friend's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you." | ||
| Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing? | |||
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I have a Gay Friend.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay friend's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my gay friend's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
| Hello, I have a Gay Child. | |||
| November 4, 2008 | On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay child's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2008 | On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing.
| ||
| December 5, 2008 | On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked. I will only say, "I was sick because my gay child's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you." | ||
| Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing? | |||
<table bgcolor="#000000" border=1 cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2 align=center width=600> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4>Hello, I have a Gay Child.</td></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>November 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On November 4, 2008, the states of California, Arizona, and Florida voted to remove my gay child's rights. The states follow the steps of at least 42 other states which have constitutional provisions that prohibit same-sex marriage.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"></tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 4, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 4, 2008, I plan to protest this demotion to a second-class citizen by saying and doing Nothing. <ul> <li>I will not speak. <li>I will not buy any item from any store. <li>I will not participate in any social activities. <li>I will not leave the house. <li>I will give the impression that I do not exist. </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc"><th><font color=red>December 5, 2008</font></th> <td colspan=3>On December 5, 2008, I plan to return to work as if nothing has happened. I will not speak of the protest unless asked.<br>I will only say, "I was sick because my gay child's rights were taken away on November 4, 2008. Now, He/She does not have the same rights and freedoms as you."</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#cccccc" align=center><td colspan=4><a href="http://lord-kage.livejournal.com/432329.html" title="link to the html code" target="_blank">Will you join me in saying and doing Nothing?</a></td></tr> </table>
EDIT: corrected some typos