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jayswin · 06-29-2015, 08:09 PM

I know Jiri and few others had mentioned how same sex marriage debates used to go on CP, compared to now.

I remember a time when it honestly felt like only 60/40 in favor. But the other thread got me thinking; Not only has CP gone through a huge shift in general feelings towards it, but I honestly can't remember the last time I even saw a poster speak out against same sex marriage.

So I think a little discussion on how people's views have changed over the past decade (or more) is in order.

I would encourage those that used to be against it and changed their stance to be vocal, as those are who'd I'd like to hear from the most. I'd also encourage posters to not chastise, mock or talk down to anyone who wishes to speak up about being against it, as I'd like to see a true representation of the breakdown of CP posters.

Mods, could we get a poll on this one? I think that would be very helpful. Anonymous, I guess, so people aren't afraid to vote. I guess a simple "are you for or against?" would be good, but if anyone has any suggestions for a more complex poll that maybe captures the change in CP's collective stance over the years, I'd like to hear it.

06-29-2015, 08:09 PM	#1
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Same sex marriage; A look at CP's gradual acceptance I know Jiri and few others had mentioned how same sex marriage debates used to go on CP, compared to now. I remember a time when it honestly felt like only 60/40 in favor. But the other thread got me thinking; Not only has CP gone through a huge shift in general feelings towards it, but I honestly can't remember the last time I even saw a poster speak out against same sex marriage. So I think a little discussion on how people's views have changed over the past decade (or more) is in order. I would encourage those that used to be against it and changed their stance to be vocal, as those are who'd I'd like to hear from the most. I'd also encourage posters to not chastise, mock or talk down to anyone who wishes to speak up about being against it, as I'd like to see a true representation of the breakdown of CP posters. Mods, could we get a poll on this one? I think that would be very helpful. Anonymous, I guess, so people aren't afraid to vote. I guess a simple "are you for or against?" would be good, but if anyone has any suggestions for a more complex poll that maybe captures the change in CP's collective stance over the years, I'd like to hear it.