One of the things that I, both, love and hate about running Gaysi is the mail I get when someone either leaves a comment or contacts us via the feedback form. It’s a joy to see people commenting – when they’re not trolling and when they’re saying meaningful things. Once in a while I get homophobic emails which say everything ranging from how I’m going to hell to how we’re perverts to how we’re ruining the Indian culture. I just delete these emails, take a deep breath & then erase them from my memory. The internet works because it gives power to the people. But sometimes the power is abused and that’s ok. Sad and lonely people who don’t have the courage to say things in real life, use it as an outlet to be mean and nasty under the guise of anonymity.
Then there are the other emails that I occasionally get – like this one:
I love how you guys have changed the layout and all, but the colour PINK hurts my fucking eyes way too much. No, seriously, try going with lighter shades. Everyone knows layouts HAVE to be mostly white with some brown-ish shades here and there. Not pink and yellow. Like seriously?
But i guess the UI is better.
Anyway, are all the writers lesbians? No boys allowed kya? I was wondering why the blog is always about “feelings” and how you “feel about those feelings” and shit like that.
Nah, I’m just kidding. Sorta.
My first thought when I read this was, “Ugh! Haters!”. Then I read it to my partner and she laughed and said it was hilarious and we should get this person to write for us. So I reread it & she was right – this really was a funny email & I should stop taking myself so seriously & learn to deal with criticism better.
So, Mr. Pink Hater, here’s my proposition – will you write for gaysi? You can use the same tone that you’ve used here – as long as it’s lighthearted and not meant to hurt people’s feelings & their feelings about those feelings! Yes, we’re all chicks here – so we do talk A LOT about our feelings. I guess, stereotypes become stereotypes for a reason.
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Pink Hater(thanks Broom), since we are stereotyping, straight men don’t talk about feelings. The gay men do (atleast the ones in my life).
Also, I get a feeling you might be a gal yourself, like Miranda in SATC.
i dont knw if i can really see the humor in that mail..but can we pls go a lil easy on the pink..:)
I’m afraid de-pinking is upto MJ. Personally, it has grown on me. Reminds me of retro-Bollywood.
lets not de-pink..but how about going from “disco shanti pink” to say a “sharmila tagore pink…”
Too funny! Disco-Shanti Pink.
We’ll have to wait for MJ to speak up!
People have pumped in a lot of money in giving Disco Shanti Pink the Disco Shanti Pink look. And personally I think its super. Anyhoo for the time being we stay till we save up for next year.
I like the Disco Shanti Pink. And the yellow. Say no to pinkism!
I personally love green. It’s easy on the eyes, gender neutral, and it’s pretty.
Not sure what Mr. antiPink would like to see here. You all cover culture, creative writing, interview, and politics. Does he want an advice column or astrology section? Comics? Fashion reviews? LOL
There is a lot of pink but I think it’s nice…may be go with rainbow shades starting from violet on the left side of the screen and getting to red in the right side…I am sure that would be outrageously hideous, and then people will thank us when we switch back to pink
I started reading this post and I was like “Haha, those silly haters!” and then I was like “OMG THAT’S ME.” I knew my sense of humor can be pretty awesome every now and then, but not a separate-special-post-worthy.
Anyway, I would love to write for gaysifamily (Hate the name too, btw)! Sorry for seeing this like, 5 days late.
@lavidaloca, haha not a girl. Penis pretty much intact.
@Bejuwala, umm you sound like you’re in your mid 40s
And as for the color being “disco shanti pink” or a “sharmila tagore pink”, my generation gap alert won’t stop beeping.
Ok Wise-Ass, Send me your first post – you can email it to me: closetbroom gmail com
R.I.P..mr pink hater’s sense of humor…