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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by jdrhys, May 16, 2017.

  1. jdrhys

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    Hi, all! Gay/bi/pansexual older man here. I just discovered EC a couple of days ago and think I'm going to like it a lot.

    I love the lack of "binary" labels for gender and orientation, and it's the first site I've found that doesn't discriminate against certain generations (like mine). When I was young, I was always interested in older people, and now that I'm older, I'm naturally interested in younger people. It seems to me to be very healthy to b engage with people of different generations.

    It's important that we communicate across *all* potential "divides" to break them down: cultures, sexual orientations, genders, nations, generations, religions and ethnic backgrounds, etc. etc. Put more simply, I think the more diverse a community is, the healthier and readier it is to confront the challenges it faces.

    Thank you so much, EC, for contributing to that kind of community! :eusa_clap
     
  2. Worker Bee

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    Hi there. I'm Cam. Welcome to EC.

    The people here are friendly and supportive and it's a great place to talk to people from the whole rainbow spectrum.

    I'm glad that you found the site and like what you've seen so far.
     
  3. elyssian

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    Hey! I'm glad you found the site and I definitely agree with what you're saying.
    How are you?
     
  4. BiGuy365

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    Welcome! I lived in NM for almost two years, but in a smaller town by the White Sands.
     
  5. Brigianna

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    Hi:smilewave

    Welcome! I also am very happy to be here. Amazing place!
     
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    Hello jdrhys! Welcome to EC!:slight_smile:
     
  8. jdrhys

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    Thank you all for your replies! You've all given reason already for me to feel comfortable here. (!)

    ---------- Post added 16th May 2017 at 02:20 PM ----------

    My parents have a cabin in Cloudcroft. It's beautiful up there, and I love Taos! Came here from the San Francisco bay area over 16 years ago. Wish I hadn't waited that long.
     
  9. BiGuy365

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    That is neat to hear. It is a great place! I think people either love or hate NM. I love the area. Others don't see why.
     
  10. Rob in FL

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    Welcome to EC, jdrhys! I've never been to New Mexico but I hope to visit sometime.

    Rob :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
  11. Shoei Loei

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    Hello! :smilewave

    Welcome to EC!! I think you'll enjoy it here, and I hope you have the opportunity to meet lots of good people here to share wisdom with; you're in good company and you're among friends :slight_smile: