Solved: LGBTQIA people. Is there a need for a sub-forum?

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Okay… First, I know I'm new here. Second, I'm genuinely curious. And third, I read the entire 18-page thread of the "LGBTQ Divers?" question. As a openly gay, married man I would love to have a place to connect with other gay men, women, and like-minded individuals to discuss dive travel opportunities, to find dive buddies without having to worry about whether or not they might have a problem with me, and to feel comfortable talking about things that might impact us.


If possible, I'd like to have a board created under Non-Geographic Clubs called:


LGBTQIA Divers and Their Friends


I have spent the past week-and-a-half searching the internet (and this board) for such clubs, and I was surprised how lacking they were. It's been six years since the original question was posted in the thread referenced above. I know if I'm interested, that there are probably many others who would be too, but they may just be afraid to ask. Many of the responses in the thread above were not very understanding of what it is like living as an LGBTQIA individual in a predominantly heteronormative global society. Having such a space is not about excluding anyone, it's about having space where we don't have to worry about being who we are and can focus on what we love - diving (among many other things).


Thanks!
 
This is scuba, no breath holding allowed.

It's a stealth launch, so all the lookie loos got bored and move on. I have no knowledge of that, but it's not a bad idea.
I'm glad is happening. I won't need it for the foreseeable future but who knows.... life is always full of surprises
 
So we have 25 pages of discussion and 79.4% of votes say "yes", "either way" or "I don't object".
The general trend seems obvious. Are we done here?
 
I suspect it is but getting all the background stuff can take a bit of time.
 
I have found this thread educational and eye-opening. Judging by the length of the thread, many others have found the discussion fascinating, too.
Ditto that. It was... interesting.
 
The arc bends slowly.
 
Why not, I did. MLK
 
So we have 25 pages of discussion and 79.4% of votes say "yes", "either way" or "I don't object".
The general trend seems obvious. Are we done here?


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