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[threeplusfire]

An LJ user who was a victim of abuse had her journal deleted as a suspected child abuser. I would really like to see how LJ/Sixapart will handle that sort of situation, and I think the idea of giving a free re-name token to those users would be a good idea as well as a formal apology.

Many of us are asking the same question - how does this impact the gay community? Or for that matter the kink community? Obviously, same sex marriage is illegal in many places in America and overseas. In the state of Texas, the purchase, possession and use of sex toys is a crime (possessing 6 or more dildos is a felony). "Engaging in deviant sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex" is also still a crime here, as Miss Natalie pointed out this morning. A few years back a woman was actually prosecuted for having a trunk full of dildos in North Texas.

If I write about how I go to Forbidden Fruit to buy bondage gear, or about my sexual relationship with my last girlfriend, will that result in getting my journal suspended? Will abbismom get deleted because she's a gay parent raising a child with her wife? (Raising a cute healthy little child in a very committed and loving relationship I might add!) LJ/SixApart has backed itself into a curious hole with the wording on their statement. I think this needs to be clarified as soon as possible for the peace of mind of many of us.

Comments

[water-damage.livejournal.com]

I wholeheartedly agree.

[brienze.livejournal.com]

I tried to reply to this a few hours ago, but LJ was experiencing a hiccup perhaps not unrelated to the 12PM Pacific un-suspend promise. Let's see if I can remember...

In the state of Texas, the purchase, possession and use of sex toys is a crime (possessing 6 or more dildos is a felony).

I didn't know this... I figured Good Vibrations uses plain boxes in case some customers embarrass easily. It's interesting to know that I could become a felon without hurting anyone and without committing any sleazy white-collar money crimes... but then I couldn't throw away my vote by voting against the Republicans. But hey, at least it's an inclusive law... Texas: It's a whole other country where we discriminate against heterosexuals, too!

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Isn't that just terrifying to know? I've actually had problems on occasion ordering certain items for entertainment purposes because some companies don't ship to Texas due to the laws.

I love my state and all, but damn it is backward in some important ways.

[sykii.livejournal.com]

This is OT, but have you seen the absolutely hilarious video about the Texas sex toy laws? Someone goes into a store (I think in Austin) with a camera and starts asking questions about the merchandise.
"This is an educational model, and this is a personal massager."
"What about this one?"
"That's a butt plug. You can put it in your butt."
Apparently only -some- sex toys are illegal in Texas. It was her cheerful, deadpan delivery that truly made it great. I'll try to dig it up later if you haven't seen it.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I have got to see this!!! Hahahahah.

[sykii.livejournal.com]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYXUUsDGxkU

With bonus Molly Ivins!

[sammka.livejournal.com]

Consensual S/M is actually legally considered assault in almost every state. Consensual S/M with, say, a paddle, or knife play, is assault with a deadly weapon. Think about it.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Which explains why the local groups make getting into their parties super tricky and time consuming. I suppose they are not only weeding out weirdos, but also law enforcement! Oi.

(I am trying to think of the number of charges I would have now, and zomg, life in prison and beyond!)

[sammka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, those parties definitely get busted and people go to jail. Or at least get a criminal record. It has a lot to do with how vigorously the state wants to crack down on kinky people.