Is this the AE issue or the fake Owlgirl issue?

@Cho:

Here's my opinion.

Please don't leave because of this problem. I understand you're not comfortable with the topic. It's okay. Some people aren't. I'm not saying I agree with you, but I am saying that it's not unheard of and I don't like seeing this behavior.

That being said, it's not something to leave over. This topic won't be a big boom or anything, I don't think (if the Admins approve it). One or two AEs, maybe. A few people looking for help with trusted friends. It would probably be very simple to just avoid the threads.

AVOID THE THREADS.

AVOID THE THREADS.

I CANNOT MAKE THIS MORE CLEAR.

IT IS A VERY SIMPLE ANSWER.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.

Thank you.

@Cho and Daisy....

I get it. I really do. I can't support same-gender romance either. But I'm not leaving, either.

You don't want to support it. Sure. Of course. But that doesn't mean you have to leave. You can just not take part in it, and shun the threads talking about it. It's not as if the whole CB is full of same-gender romance.

And if it would make you sad to leave, and you KNOW it would make all the CBers upset if you leave, why on earth ARE you leaving? Like I said in the previous paragraph, you just don't have to take part in the threads discussing it.

I'm sorry to say this, but it's kind of selfish of you to leave. You will have to see this, and much, much more, out in the real world. And think of all the CBers who will miss you so much if you leave. I know I will. It hurts whenever a CBer leaves. It stings. It aches. And whenever one single person leaves the CB, especially one who's been here a long time, adding to it and helping it grow, a part of the CB leaves with it.

Please consider this. 

I know there are many thing where we just ignore the threads, but some may want to particpate in them!

Cho may want her AE to get a crush and go over to a AE crush thread!

And for some of us, even though we ignore something, it still makes us very uncomfortable.

And there are some of us who have a very hard time ignoring things! 

Guys. I am ruled by my morals. I want everyone to be happy and safe. I want this for everyone. And that is why I am terrified. We are kids. Why are you discriminating like this?

I would like nothing more than for a lot of things to go away. But I would never tell someone that they should stop being themselfs. Because this is not about Æs. This is about hating a group of people for who they love. And that is wrong. Admins, have you decided? 

Nobody understands this. It is tearing me apart. But I cannot stay. I really can't

I can't stay but I can't go and i'm crying right nowand i don't know what to do i miss you guys so much, but I have to go i can't just watch my AEs die. That's like killing my own children.  I miss you guys and i don't know ...

I'm sorry. But i have to go. But if this is any comfort to you, my heart id breaking. Goodbye, goodbye. goodbye.

Admins, I'm really sorry if you've already gotten this question a billion times but....... what happened at the meeting? What's been decided? 

I think a policy statement will be coming forth on Friday. We're working on it.

Admin

I personally agree with Cho Chang and Darth Daisy on this.  The CB was always meant to be a kid oriented website, and though there are of course tweens, teens, and even young adults such as myself on here, it is still   This place was created and moderated so as to keep this a safe environment.a PG rated site.  Just because certain issues may come up in some our lives does not mean all participants of the site are allowed to or want to discuss more mature topics, and just because one or more of us faces it does not mean we are owed to bring it up on here. If you don't like the fact that this is a kid zone, then maybe this isn't the website for you.  I was only first allowed on here because it was moderated and safe, and I still come here for that reason. 

The topic in question here may be a national issue, but that does not mean everyone wants to be subjected to hearing and talking about it AGAIN.  Look, it's everywhere. And while many of y'all support it, some of us have a different view of it.  You bringing it up and talking about support of it is no different to those of us than if we made a thread talking about why we think it's wrong.  And I know that would definitely upset some people.  So please, while some of y'all are okay with it, remember that some are not for legitimate reasons and our feelings on it matter just as much. Yes yes, you can "ignore" the thread, but the more that we allow, the worse it gets, and the more there is to "ignore" to the point that really, there's no point in coming. This wasn't meant to be a political site, please don't make it that. 

So while you may encourage or disagree with this or any other controversial topic, remember that there is another side to it that, people on the other side of it, and they deserve respect.  And if a topic is going to create divide, it's best to just leave it alone.  If you don't like that, I'm very sorry, and I'm not asking you to leave, but I am saying that this probably isn't the right site for you.  We like things to just be kept simple here.  Please respect those on previously, those on now, and those who will have to deal with the aftermath of what you do.  

So please, before you decide to think yourselves owed something or in the right on a topic, keep in mind respect and feelings for those effected. 

I don't get what the big deal is. If you don't want your AE's to be involved in a same-sex relationship, then they don't have to. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for anyone to leave. Honestly, would the entire CB be ruined if one or two people decided to add some diversity to their AE's? Please be reasonable. What's so bad about it anyways? People should have the right to choose who to have a relationship with, especially of they are figments of our imagination!!! I think it's cool that Gared is choosing to do something so different than everyone else. The CB should be accepting of everyone. Many of us create characters in rp's that always feel left out because they are different, and we always feel bad for them and think that we, at least, would accept them. So when it comes down to someone who is actually, truly different, why suddenly decide not to? Or maybe it's that Gared's AEs are too different? Please, please think about this before you leave. You are all such a big part of the CB, and you know how much we would hate to lose you. Thank you.

Look, I don't have some long, clever answer for this issue. But please bear with me and read this whole post. Listen guys, I sympathize with both sides of this argument. I truly do! But what good is it doing? Let me give you this to think about, shouldn't we just be loving each other instead of arguing? Some of my closest friends believe in same gender matters, some don't. But we get along just fine! Because we love eachother Very much. Guys, we are missing out on a wonderful friendship here! What's at the heart of the argument? The pro same gender side wants to be inclusive and wants everyone to get along regardless of beliefs! The other side (primarily) believes there is a loving God right here with us, and while they may have a little different view of same gender crushes than others, they still believe that we should love everyone that believes differently! BOTH of these views have LOVE at the center! Getting upset and arguing won't help either side 'win out.' It goes against the centers of BOTH BELIEFS:) The CB has been around for almost ten years now, there have been tons of people from all different kinds of belief systems, and many of these people have become great friends! Regardless of their differing views. We are missing out on WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIPS here! Now look, BOTH sides have perfect rights to their opinions. But have the wonderful opportunity to hang out on this awesome website called Chatterbox, and get to know eachother and be friends! Let's not pass by this opportunity bye. And Cho, Gared, and everyone else, you guys are some of the most awesome people on the planet. (High fives) So regardless of the 'policies,' or any other thing that comes up, can we be friends?