# New York Times Will Begin Reporting Gay Couples' Ceremonies

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [August 19, 2002, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-times-will-begin-reporting-gay-couples-ceremonies/124533 "2002-08-19T00:31:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![waterj2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@waterj2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/waterj2)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2002, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-times-will-begin-reporting-gay-couples-ceremonies/124533/81 "2002-08-20T02:45:10Z")

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> I guess I just don’t have your perspective on it, Captain. From where I’m sitting, sexual freedom != monogamy, and announcements in the NY Times != an effective method for the prevention of the transmission of HIV. That’s all.

You say that as if someone is suggesting that announcements in the NY Times ought to replace safe sex education. What is being stated is that as gey unions are seen to be more commonplace, thing will become easier for gays who are seeking to settle down with a single partner. That perhaps some people might see a future that appeals to them. That some people might think a little earlier than otherwise that there’s more to being gay than all the fabulous gay sex.

Of course, there are those that want avoid monogamy. They should still use condoms. And there are those who want a lifelong partner either way, and great for them. But among those who waver between the two, for those still in the closet because of what they percieve as society’s attitides toward homosexuality, for those who haven’t thought about what comes after dating, yeah, I think they may act a little bit differently in some cases due to being exposed to gay unions recieving equal treatment somewhere. And increased monogamy among the gay community would mean less spread of AIDS among the gay community, which is a good thing.

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**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\
**Post date:** [August 20, 2002, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-times-will-begin-reporting-gay-couples-ceremonies/124533/82 "2002-08-20T03:17:45Z")

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December, while you originally intended to post this in GD, I feel at this point that the thread has been in the Pit (and inspired Pit-like responses) for a while, so I do not think I should move this particular thread. Therefore I will lock this thread so that you may repost your OP in GD without cross-posting. However, perhaps you can come up with a way to phrase the OP that will engender debate about something _besides_ whether you were trying to be insulting? It is obviously a rather sensitive subject and perhaps this thread has shown you that your OP could be phrased more carefully.

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