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Members' Mausoleum => Calendar Events / Announcements Archive => Calendar Events / Announcements '24 I => Calendar Events / Announcements '04 I => Topic started by: David on February 15, 2004, 02:12:03 AM
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It was the most joyous celebration I've ever seen here.
Hundreds of gay, lesbian & transgendered couples expressing their love for each other, some with their own children as witnesses!
And having thier unions legalized.
Nothing speaks louder than love!
On Monday, I'm proud to announce, I'll be sworn in as a San Francisco Deputy Mayor.
I'll be spending the day performing wedding ceremonies, mainly for these loving, lovely, same sex couples.
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I'll be sworn in as a San Francisco Deputy Mayor.
I'll be spending the day performing wedding ceremonies, mainly for these loving, lovely, same sex couples.
What fantastic news, David! You have every reason to be very proud. :D
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Bravo, David! [hello]
ProfStokes
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Congrats David!!!!!
Love Anne [beer] [wavey]
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I'm so very proud to 'know' someone like you. Bravo, David, Bravo!
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Congratulations, David......I'll bet it's going to be the happiest job you've ever had in your life!!! :D
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Congratulations!
Birdie
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Thanks everyone!
It's a temp job, but I want to be part of history! People will be talking about this for decades!
I'm thinking of doing what I need to to get a permanent license to perform
civil ceremonies, with same sex couples as my specialty.
Gay weddings are already legal in Vermont & Mass, CA & NY are expected to be next, NY State & SF City are already recognizing gay weddings from elsewhere.
The world has changed for the better before our very eyes!!!
How does this sound for a ceremony:
"Love knows no race, no gender, no lifestyle, no religion, no national origin. Love simply is, and need not be explained or justified.
Love is patient, love is kind, love does not insist upon it`s own way, love is the ultimate understanding between two people who want to be together in this life and beyond" :)
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WHOA! Deputy Mayor of San Francisco! That's quite something. [thumb]
Gay weddings are already legal in Vermont & Mass, CA & NY are expected to be next, NY State & SF City are already recognizing gay weddings from elsewhere.
I was wondering about this. Does this mean that gay couples will also get the tax advantages, medical coverage for spouses, etc., that other couples get?? Or is it just a piece of paper at this point?
The world has changed for the better before our very eyes!!!
I somehow have the nagging fear that the world, including THIS country, hasn't changed as much as we may think or wish. All you need is one or two vigilante types who think "God" or the Pope (or some other showbiz figure), speaks to them through their dog or something, and it's their duty to "save humanity" and go on a violent rampage. (That whole Harvey Milk incident from years ago keeps popping into my mind).
Don't mean to be a killjoy or anything, but please take care and PLEASE be careful.
-CLC :)
PS I like your ceremony thing. Ya know what I'd like to have in the ceremony if I were gay and getting married? Something about how we are all, in essence, pure spirit, and that the spirit is genderless.....something along those lines.
;D
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Calendar Events / Announcements boards - "Post all your special events, announcements, notices of Web site updates, items for sale, personal messages, and well wishes - basically anything DS-related that isn't specific to the DS storylines"
If the subject isn't personal, it should be somehow DS-related. Otherwise the comments need to be taken to private mail or another forum.
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Midnite, the on-again -- off-again enforcement of the "rules" gets confusing. When I first saw this topic, I was a bit surprised, and guessed that you would reply with a reminder about off-topic posts.
But, this time, you were the first to respond and in a positive manner. Once it was here, it seems reasonable that others would continue to comment.
Now, you suddenly indicate that it's inappropriate. So, which is it?!!! :)
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Now, you suddenly indicate that it's inappropriate. So, which is it?!!! :)
There is absolutely nothing sudden, mysterious or arbitrary about it. That board description has always been at the top of the Announcement/Events boards since the first one, and it's been enforced the best we can for ages.
But if you tell me what part of "If the subject isn't personal, it should be somehow DS-related; otherwise the comments need to be taken to private mail or another forum" isn't clear, let me know and I'll try to explain it further. David's news was personal and (I thought) exciting, but I can't imagine how the subjects of hearing voices, gay marital rights, and Harvey Milk, in the context in which they were used here, can be considered personal or DS related.
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I quite agree with what you're saying now. My question was that you didn't post a reminder of the rule when the topic first appeared, but instead you replied to it!!
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Congratulations, David! How FABULOUS for you!
Is there a website where we can see photos of you officiating?
I hope your day is simply grand!
Best wishes,
Steve
PS. I am guessing there was a post on this thread that got deleted?
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PS. I am guessing there was a post on this thread that got deleted?
No.
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My guess is that the personal announcement was fine and not inappropriate; however, the announcement also contained an explicit socio-political statement, which became the subject, or at least instigator, of additional, inappropriate commentary, and that's why Midnite is interjecting here. Congratulations are fine and dandy; expounding on the (perhaps gratuitous) additional commentary is not.
Just the opinion of a former head sysop... ;)
--Mark
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The poster who chose to ignore all reminders in this topic that it's about a personal announcement and is not an invitation to share political views not only saw the message removed but has also lost all posting privileges, though it was also due to the fact that the member violated the first 5 forum guidelines in the process. Hopefully, it's crystal clear NOW that discussions of personal politics are not appropriate in this topic and on these forums.
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Had a busy month at City Hall, so I haven't stopped by for a few weeks.
Performing wedding ceremonies is one of the most gratifying things I've ever done.
My original swearing in was good for 30 days only, but I don`t want to stop.
As of Sat March 6, I am an ordained Minister of the Universal Life Church in Modesto CA. I'll be performing weddings for life!
Anyone who wants to come to SF to get married, I am here.
The City Hall weddings are now by appointment only, and the line is three months long.
Email Rev. David to get married when you want to!
I think it would be wonderful to unite DS fans in wedded bliss, gay or straight!
Peace and Love,
David :D
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just wanted to say Good Luck David!!! :)
Peace
jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer.
And thanks to Jennifer, Midnite & Dom for the very supportive emails I got.
I just got hired by a straight couple to do their June wedding, and two guys from Oakland want to meet me at Sf City Hall! I'm on a roll!
Tonite, much to my shock, footage of me marrying two women appeared on
60 Mins 2!!("are you ready for the big moment? I now pronounce you spouses for life!")
I really would love someday to do a wedding for DS fans, or even a cast member!
Peace and Love,
David
(just call me Rev, Baby!!!)
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Tonite, much to my shock, footage of me marrying two women appeared on
60 Mins 2!!("are you ready for the big moment? I now pronounce you spouses for life!")
Wow. You could become this famous reverend in high demand!!
I really would love someday to do a wedding for DS fans, or even a cast member!
Sounds righteous. I'm in!
Any DS fans out there want to marry me? (Don't all shout out at once). [lghy]
The silence is deafening.
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Had a busy month at City Hall, so I haven't stopped by for a few weeks.
Performing wedding ceremonies is one of the most gratifying things I've ever done.
[crowdhappy] Congrats Rev. David! ;)
I'm glad you've found a vocation that not only brings you happiness, but also those you unite! ;D
Bob
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Here's a screen cap from last night's 60 Minutes II. That's
our Rev. David on the far right.
(http://www.dsboards.com/images/RevDavid.jpg)
Thanks, Joe!
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I really would love someday to do a wedding for DS fans, or even a cast member!
Sounds righteous. I'm in!
Any DS fans out there want to marry me? (Don't all shout out at once). [lghy]
The silence is deafening.
I'm arriving in Jersey on the 31st, Connie. I'll check out your dowry and give you an answer by April 19th. Hopefully you'll be bringing more into this marriage than a stepchild and digital camera - [lol2].
Together, we can make some fabuous DS Storyboards of our own - [wink2]
(Your future sweetheart?) [luv] dom
PS - I guess this would make it a 1/2 gay wedding of two DS fans, lol.
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I'm arriving in Jersey on the 31st, Connie. I'll check out your dowry and give you an answer by April 19th.
Whoa! I gotta actually READ the board. Here I have a possible marriage proposal and I almost missed it!!
April 19th??? LOL Why April 19th?
Dowry? Um.....well, aside from some real estate equity, there isn't much. The upside is the what d'ya call.....unseen rewards of actually being married to me. LOL
Together, we can make some fabuous DS Storyboards of our own - [wink2]
Yes. Maybe we could come up with some really weird stuff!
PS - I guess this would make it a 1/2 gay wedding of two DS fans, lol.
I bet it would definitely be a unique FIRST. But hey.....companionship. THAT'S what's important in life!
(It's just as well. Probably no straight guy would want me anyway) [lghy]
PS - Can you cook? ;D
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It's a very odd and curious Dark Shadows world in which we live. Today, I had the lovely pleasure of meeting with a new client who not only remembers the show, but got married in SF in February and captured for 60 Minutes II prosperity. The only thing that didn't jive was the Rev. David.
Since it turns out she is also a neighbor, I'm sure I'm going to be lending some of my DVDs.
Connie: Can I be your bride's maid? I just love weddings.
(http://home.pacbell.net/cbsbiz/Victoriaquill.gif)
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Connie: Can I be your bride's maid? I just love weddings.
Absolutely! You'd make a beautiful bride's maid.
(Uh oh....dom's thinking he's getting in over his head) LOL
PS - If I had some DS DVD's, I wouldn't lend them to noBODY!!! [lghy]
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can I play Rev. Trask on the WB DS?
The CA State Supreme Court put a temp hold on the weddings, but the 4,000 weddings already conducted are still considered valid.
Four lesbian couples just filed suit for the right to marry, and Rev. David, ever the activist, has let it be known around town that he will conduct weddings anyway, in defiance of the court and at no cost to couples.
Since I consider doing these weddings
to be a spiritual & religious calling,
they are protected by the Federal Constitution. I will go to court & say that if need be.
This is like Rosa Parks, Dr. King & the 1950s bus boycott, it ain't gonna go away! We will win the fight, as Mrs. Parks & Dr. King did!
Any gay or lesbian couples here looking for a cute Minister to marry them?
Just call me
Rev, Baby!
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Dear Rev. David,
Could you possibly marry me and TLATKLS? But only if I can have her as my bride "in a bizarre act of unnatural love." (Basically, that means having a DJ spin disco at the reception.) If she can't make it, then I'll settle for Miss Louann from Romper Room, or Annette Funicello. There are some things you just never grow out of.
Gerard
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"...a bizarre act of unnatural love." ROTFL!
I LIKE that. I REALLY like that. I gotta write that down. [gring]
[eek]
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Dear Gerard:
according to the charming Al Goldstein, publisher of Screw Magazine, the only act of love that is unnatural is the one that cannot be performed!
The Rev.
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Dear Rev. David,
Oh, my! Then I better not think about my wedding night (whether I share it with TLATKLS, Miss Louann, or Annette). I'll be "just another night of terror!"
Gerard
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I'll be "just another night of terror!"
Not "just the beginning of" your "lust"?
Well, how disappointing for you...
:D
As for Al Goldstein, who knew he was so profound? ;)
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Sadly, MB, my lust has seen its end! It really stinks being over forty! Well, I guess there's always coin collecting.
Gerard
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You just haven't met the right "girl", Gerard. [lol2]
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Hi Gerard, gosh, I hope for your sake, Roger Davis *doesn't* crash your wedding.
If he does, you can bet on the "bizarre" and "terror" aspects being maxed out. Especially if anyone is unfortunate enough to get between RD and Camera One! lol!
G.