A number of popular Twitter accounts have been suspended, without warning from the site and people are not happy.
Both the Common Gay Boy account and DCHomos account have been removed, without warning on Twitter, leaving people questioning the decision.
CommonGayBoy, which was a satirical, comedy, pop culture account had nearly 240,000 followers before it was suspended last month. The account had been running from 2013.
DCHomos is an award-winning account which has also been suspended. However the owners of the account, Instagrammed Twitter’s apparent reason for suspending the account at the end of August. The owners said, “Gawd damn it Despacito lol. Apparently, you can’t post a video where Despacito is playing in the background or @twitter will suspend you. Be back soon! ”
When users visit the respective accounts, they are advised that the pages have been suspended for breaking Twitter’s rules, which includes, spamming, an account which has been hacked, or one that has sent abusive tweets or behaviour.
THEGAYUK.com reached out to Twitter and GayCommonBoy for comment.
Police in London have released efits of two men they wish to speak to following a homophobic assault on two men in Lambeth.
Police have released these e fits of two men they would like to question in connection to homophobic assaults on two men in Lambert, London.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Lambeth in what detectives are treating as a homophobic hate crime.
Officers have today released E-fits of two men they wish to identify and speak with.
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 00:50hrs on Sunday, 30 July to Windmill Walk, SE1 to a report of two men injured following an assault.
The victims, aged 53 and 49, suffered facial injuries and were taken to a south London hospital for treatment. They have since been discharged.
“Motivated by homophobia”
The men told police that they were approached by a group of four males who launched an unprovoked attack which appeared to be motivated by homophobia. The suspects were all described as white and wearing hooded tops. One of them spoke with a strong Northern Irish accent.
The assaults, in which one of the victims lost some teeth, are being treated as a suspected hate crime.
An ambulance was called at 12.50 AM on Sunday, 30 July to Windmill Walk, SE1 to a report of two men injured following an assault.
Detective Constable Matt Cockroft, from Lambeth CID, said, “This was a shocking attack on two men who were simply walking along the road.
“I would urge anyone who recognises either of these men to contact us. I would also like to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault but has not yet to come forward.”
No arrest made
There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
Any witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or Tweet via @MetCC.
The Met have long since recognised the impact of hate crime on communities and the hidden nature of this crime, which remains largely under-reported. The MPS stands together with policing partners, colleagues and groups to investigate all hate crime allegations, support victims and their families, and bring perpetrators to justice.
We would appeal to anyone who witnesses or suffers hate crime of any type to immediately report it so that action can quickly be taken and catch those responsible.
Hate crime can be reported through 999 in an emergency, by dialling 101 in a non-emergency, directly at a police station, through the MOPAC Hate Crime app or through community reporting methods such as Tell MAMA, Galop, or the Community Security Trust [CST].
Edith Windsor, who helped end the ban on same-sex marriage has died at the age of 88.
Ms Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, announced that the same-sex marriage activist had died at the age of 88, in New York, USA. The cause of her death was not given, but Ms Windsor had been struggling with a heart condition for years.
Commenting on her death President Obama said that she was a “quiet” hero for the equality cause. He said, “Few were as small in stature as Edie Windsor — and few made as big a difference to America.”
Ms Windsor was 81 when she brought a lawsuit (United States V. Windsor) which would end up being the turning point for LGBT rights in America. In 2009, after the death of her first wife, Thea Spyer, to whom she was married to in Canada, Ms Windsor was prevented from getting a marital deduction on Spyer’s estate, because their marriage was not legal in the US.
Ms Windsor was successful, with justices ruling 5-4 in June 2013. The law (the Defense of Marriage Act DOMA) was deemed unconstitutional and the stepping stones for same-sex marriage were in place. Same-sex marriage became legal in every state the US in 2015.
Ms Windsor remarried in 2016 to Judith Kasen, in New York City Hall.
Edith Windsor became a legend because of her tireless activism. Her legal action in United States V. Windsor was instrumental in bringing down DOMA and ensuring that same-sex marriage would be legal across every state in the US.
Edith Windsor appeared at Washington DC pride in 2017 as the Parade’s Grand Marshall. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked for IBM from 1958. In May 1968, she attained the title designating the highest level technical position at IBM, Senior Systems Programmer. In 1975 she left the company and with her severance pay she began to focus on her activism.
The researchers interviewed 21 gay men who had recently been diagnosed with HIV in London or Brighton. Most of the men thought that a combination of factors contributed to risk behaviours and HIV infection.
Each year, more than half of HIV diagnoses in the UK are in gay and bisexual men. A new study paints a picture of the complex reasons, including chemsex, use of dating apps, childhood trauma and stressful life events, that are associated with gay men acquiring the virus. Because of the success of HIV medication in treating HIV and extending life expectancy, changing ideas about how serious it is to have HIV was also seen to be a factor.
Childhood trauma
Many respondents in the study described difficult experiences during childhood, including dysfunctional relationships with parents and bullying at school, which had long-lasting impacts on their mental health. A few men grew up in environments where gay men were highly stigmatised, which could result in low self-esteem. Some respondents linked such experiences with subsequent drug use. One man said,
“I mean it probably was the perfect storm you know, they [drugs] got me at a time…mid-forties when I wasn’t that secure, there were a few issues, I was looking for fun…it was an escape and it seemed at the time that it was…enjoyable.”
Drugs and apps
The researchers interviewed 21 gay men who had recently been diagnosed with HIV in London or Brighton. Most of the men thought that a combination of factors contributed to risk behaviours and HIV infection. Another interviewee said:
“The sex and the drugs and the apps all intertwined simultaneously and I can’t really say which one led to the other.”
Matthew Hodson, Executive Director of NAM aidsmap commented, “All too often discussion of HIV within the gay communities is reduced to gay men being somehow ‘irresponsible’. The reality is that gay men’s lives are complex and the reasons that gay men may engage in sex that carries a risk of acquiring HIV are complex too. The homophobia which underpins the idea that gay men are irresponsible, in itself, seems to have played a role in many men not finding themselves able to avoid HIV infection.”
Recent stressful events caused psychological distress for many participants. These included the death of family members, relationship break-ups, violent partners, loss of friendships and health problems. A number of men were exposed to multiple psycho-social risk factors and the combination could be devastating.
Valuing your own life
“I didn’t value my life… Because so much had happened and I’d been through so much in the past three, four, five years with…break ups and losing everything and emotional things and deaths and God knows what else, it almost becomes a bit “all my life has just been so crap anyway what’s the point, do I really care if I get it [HIV] anyway?”
Dating apps provided convenient access to multiple sexual partners for many participants, regardless of age. They could also introduce men to chill outs and chemsex.
HIV is managed by taking “a few pills a day”
Some interviewees, especially middle-aged men, talked about the shifting perception of HIV in the gay community. Thanks to the availability of effective HIV treatment and good medical care, HIV was widely perceived to be a manageable condition.
“Everyone knows somebody positive now and knows that they’re fit and healthy and they take a few pills a day…That’s a huge factor in why so few people use protection anymore…because it has become a treatable illness…I think it changed everyone’s risk calculations, because even if the worst did happen, it was no longer the worst.”
Psychological issues and drug use were often mentioned in combination. For example, a man in his forties identified the important factors in his HIV infection as:
“The drugs…but also depression because I didn’t care about taking risks…I gave up.”
When thinking about why gay men have risky sexual behaviour, the researchers say that individual factors (like difficult childhood experiences) are important to take into account. At the same time, we also need to think about the wider community and society. For example, some interviewees felt that recreational drugs were too easy to come by or that risk taking was normalised in some parts of the gay scene.
“Recently acquired HIV infection among (gay and bisexual men) reflects a complex web of factors operating at different levels,” says Annabelle Gourlay of University College London.
Matthew Hodson of NAM aidsmap added, “There is a wide variety of factors involved in gay men being vulnerable to HIV infection. HIV prevention can be most effective when it identifies the individuals who are most likely to acquire HIV, the times when they are most vulnerable, and the strategies that will work for them. A ‘one size fits all’ approach to prevention is not sufficient to deal with such complex needs.”
Five people were arrested over the weekend at a demonstration and counter protest in Bristol.
Two groups, British and Immigrants United Against Terrorism and Gays Against Sharia demonstrated in Bristol yesterday about “issues of female genital mutilation, homophobia within Islam and Sharia Law”.
They were met with a counter protest by members of the LGBT community and Stand Up To Racism.
The Bristol Post reports around 65 people listened to speeches from UKIP candidate Anne-Marie Waters, former EDL member Tommy English.
There were five arrests, four for assaulting a police officer and one for one for obstructing the police in their duties.
Huge police presence
Protesters and demonstrations were met with 250 officers from the Avon and Somerset police force, neighbourhood officers, specialist public order-trained officers, mounted colleagues and dog handlers.
Chief Inspector Andy Williams said, “Overall the operation went well with the vast majority of those involved behaving and following our request for peaceful demonstrations.
“Unfortunately there were a small number of counter protestors who deviated from their pre-agreed route and who became disruptive.
“This led to a small amount of anti-social behaviour in the Old Market area which caused some congestion on surrounding roads while officers dealt with the situation.
“We’d particularly like to thank those motorists who were affected by this and apologise to them for any inconvenience.
“A total of five arrests were made during the day, four for assaulting police officers and one for obstructing them in their duties.
“Violence and disorder will not be tolerated and we, as the public would expect, have been robust in tackling with those who have engaged in this behaviour.”
The right to protest
The police force took to social media to announce the number of arrests – but also to assert the rights of citizens to protest peacefully.
Officers managing today's protest have just arrested five men. Four for assaulting them and one for obstruction (1/2).
Have you ever wanted to live like a Hollywood Director? Well now you can if you stump up a massive £36,000 A MONTH.
£8000 per week and you can rent from the famous Hollywood director.
The out director Roland Emmerich has opened up his London home for tenants – providing they can pay the £8,000 a week price tag. The house, which is located in Knightsbridge has five sizable bedrooms and boasts a unique style throughout the house, but also an eye-watering £36,000 per calendar month price tag – or a whopping £432,000 a YEAR.
Although it’s unlikely the director will have someone living in for a full year as Emmerich is only letting it for short-term lets.
Roland Emmerich is looking for only short term lets for his £8000 a week home in Knightsbridge.
The director who can count Independence Day, Godzilla and Stargate as his hit movies has clearly used his theatrical sensibilities in the styling of the house – you’ll even find a Pope in full garb under the stairs.
Time for confession? The gay director has a wax figure of Pope Jean-Paul II under the stairs.
Daniel Bickerdike, Lettings Manager at KFH South Kensington, said, “The opportunity to live in such a unique home doesn’t come around very often. From the murals and ornaments inspired by figures from world history to Pope Jean Paul II sitting in the under-stairs cupboard, residents will be equally challenged, fascinated and entertained by the décor throughout this property.”
Renters will be able to take a shower with Saddam Hussein holding a child. The house is also full of artworks with communist leaders as the subject.Those who take up residence will a stone’s throw from some of London’s most exclusive shops and restaurants.
Along with the opportunity to sit with the Pope, houseguests will be able to shower with Saddam Hussein and other communist dictators.
Each room has a different feel – but does have hardwood flooring throughout.
Each room feels like a movie set with bespoke murals, ornaments and soft furnishings sitting alongside unique artwork and furniture.
The property is available through KFH South Kensington who can be contacted on 020 3792 5523.
Fashion designer, Tom Ford has said that sleeping with a man doesn’t make you gay.
In an in-depth interview with The Telegraph the openly gay fashion designer, Tom Ford, has revealed his thoughts on gender stereotypes and that sleeping with men, when you’re a man, doesn’t necessarily make you gay.
Ford was speaking about how he admired the younger generation’s dismissal of traditional stereotypes of gender and sexuality. He praised their attitudes of dismissal saying, “What’s great about this new generation is that they’re growing up in a culture where anything goes”.
Hating “Masculinity”
The designer, who also has a range of fragrances spoke how he hates the word masculine. Arguing that people should be able to wear whatever fragrance they thought suited them. He is releasing two new fragrances F*cking Fabulous and Noir Anthracite.
He said, “If you love something and it smells great, why shouldn’t you wear it? Why can’t a man wear a beautiful peony-based fragrance?”
The designer suggested that younger people didn’t think that just because you have sex with someone of the same sex that you are gay.
New Generation
The designer also praised the millennial generation for their “anything goes” culture and attitude, saying,
“What’s great about this new generation is that they’re growing up in a culture where anything goes.
“If you’re a guy who paints his nails, that doesn’t mean anything.
“You’re a man sleeping with a man? So what, that doesn’t mean you’re gay.
“I think that men have always been just as vain and cared just as much (about their appearance) as women, but our culture perhaps didn’t support it,”
Of course having sex with men, if you are a man, doesn’t make you gay – you could, of course, be bisexual or pansexual or someone who identifies as MSM (man who has sex with men).
You’ve guessed it… She’s only gone and walked in as two hunks play hide the sausage… and in front of her salad too! How dare they.
The salad lady Nikki Romaine took the internet by storm when millions of people engaged with the “in front of my salad” storyline. For those not in the know, she somehow was unaware that two guys were shagging right in front of her as she was eating salad…” She was inducted into the meme hall of fame instantly for the epic, nah, almost legendary line that followed when she figured out that they weren’t just grilling cheese.
Now those folks at the gay porn studio, Men.com have given the “in front of my salad’ girl a sequel… Watch below as she literally loses her salad.
Nikki Romaine carefully prepares a delicious, healthly salad – totally unaware of the fate that is just around the corner.
Please note the lavish salad items – this woman goes to town – we see chickpeas – tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, greens- so many glorious greens… Oh yeah – and there’s, of course, two hunky guys going at it in a “massage room”.
The bit we love is at the end when she screams … not again.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain this (formerly gay) Doctor asked where the evidence that homosexuality is “innate” and “unchangeable” was. Apparently, Doctor Mike Davidson helps up to 14 people a WEEK “locate the trauma that triggered their homosexual feelings”.
He said,
“I believe that people are not born gay, that they come into homosexual feelings, and that it is something that in some cases is reversible for people who want to make that the trajectory of their lives.
“It’s inconsistent with some people’s value systems and they want to be true to themselves. I think we’re here today because there’s clearly a population group who feel they are not comfortable with homosexual expression, and they want out of it”.
The doctor claims he’s turned away from homosexuality by prayer, counselling and psychotherapy – and has been married to his wife for 35 years.
Piers Morgan, who was presenting the show, along with Susanna Ried, literally burst…
“We have a word for people like you in this country. We call them bigots! In my view, you are a malevolent and dangerous part of our society!
“What’s wrong with you? Who are you to say such things?
“Do you really think homosexuality is something that needs to be cured? Why don’t you shut up, you old bigot! This is utterly ridiculous!”
“Has it crossed your bigoted mind that gay people may not want to find your path? Maybe they are quite happy being gay and don’t want to be ‘cured of this abomination’ because that is deeply offensive!
“Why don’t you put a cork in it? I’ve had enough, Dr Michael, just shut up!”
A little over a year since the tragedy that shook the LGBT+ to its core and there are talks of the Pulse night club reopening in a new location.
In June 2016 the lives of countless LGBT+ people and their allies were changed forever when a gunman opened fire in the Pulse Nightclub causing the worst single act of violence against LGBT+ people since World War Two. Forty-nine people were killed and over 100 were injured in the attack.
Now, a little over a year fresh talks on reopening the venue have been renewed after the owner of the club, Barbara Poma has suggested that she’s looking for a new location to reopen the club.
Shortly after the shooting it was rumoured at the owner wished to reopen the club, on the original site, but the idea was dropped. It now looks like the original site will become a permanent memorial or museum to LGBT+ history.
An adult star, who appeared in gay p0rn has died at the age of 26.
A prolific porn star, Tyler Sky, has died at the age of 26 after suffering a cardiac arrest from which he did not recover. He had worked with the Next Door Studios, FraternityX, Guys in Sweatpants studios.
He was discovered in New York – and he left behind a wife and two children. There are reports that his family cannot afford the funeral costs for Tyler and a Funding page has been launched.
HUNTER WAS ERICS, SON, AS SHOWN IN PICTURE HE WAS UP IN NEW YORK AND FOUND, IN CARDIAC ARREST SUNDAY MORNING 8/27 /2017 HE DID NOT RECOVER, THIS FAMILY NEEDS ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET FOR HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE OF GETTING HIM CREMATED, ANY HELP IS ACCEPTED AND WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.WITH GODS HELP AND YOURS WE CAN HELP MY BROTHER AND HIS WIFE THROUGH THIS CRISIS THEY TRULY LOVED THIER KIDS.PLEASE HELP.I WILL BE IN CHARGE OF GETTING THEM THESE FUNDS AS I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THESE SITUATIONS BEFORE WITH OUR FATHERS DEATH 3 YEARS AGO.
Whilst being once prolific the actor had not updated his profile on Twitter in over a year.
Along with the opportunity to sit with the Pope, houseguests will be able to shower with Saddam Hussein and other communist dictators.
