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In a message dated 9/9/2002 10:14:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, djay@... writes:

(possibly also LJ asexuals)

This group is not NEARLY as asexual as the asexuality group. It's mostly teens who hate relationships or just attach love with sex. Not really asexual at all.

-Lane

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Hmm... The member lists here, at AVEN or the LJ asexuality community (possibly also LJ asexuals) might be the closest we have. They'd probably be far more accurate than any sort of webtally, and they more or less serve as "lists of asexual people." The problem is that most asexuals aren't yet plugged into our little online network.

Are there any webmasters of asexuality sites that would be able to create a page where people can sign as self-proclaimed asexuals? That way there would be some sort of count, and if we pass the word along who knows how many people would sign.

Lizz

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I enjoy the idea of living with several people in a house. I live in an apartment right now with one roommate. We're trying to get another. There are a number of benefits, mainly the cost of living is less because there are more of you to pay the bills. I'm also a supreme environmentalist and one of my goals for the future is to share a self-sustainable home with as many people as possible. I think as long as you know the people personally you'll probably get along fairly well. I've known my roommate for about five years.

My two cents,

Liz

I am still thinking about "my ideal way of living". I like living on my own, but sometimes I think I would also like it to live in a group. Living in a couple doesn't really seems attractive to me. How are the you thinking about living in a group? A group of about 4 to 6 people, sharing the same house?

To me, it sometimes seems attractive, but it doesn't seem easy.

I enjoy the idea of living with several people in a house.

I did this for a while a few years back. At one point there was about six people living in the house. It was a little crowded then, because we only had one bathroom. Four were couples, so they shared bedrooms, we had plenty of bedrooms. It worked out okay for the most part, until the landlord realized how many people were living there and freaked. :)

Building a self-sustaining "ranch" of sorts has been one of my long term goals for years. I kind of got the idea after I had countless recurring dreams on the topic. The idea appeals to me on multiple levels. Environmental and just as a form of escapism to mention a few.

I'm definitely not a "commune" kind of guy. I need stupendous amounts of space. I think the only reason the SixHouse thing worked for me is because I had a place I could go and hide out most of the time.

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I BEG to the havenforthehumanamoeba's moderator (is there one?) to take the following "members" out of the group:

- dudvahjywstj - dilxipzusnio - cwcqrljzhxos

I'm a member of other groups here in yahoo! clubs, and I have seen the same message ("new site here...", "more downloads here") posted in many of these by the same weird named "members", so PLEASE, if there's a moderator here, could you shut them up? maybe those are the same who keep throwing sexual spam into our group.

Or maybe you (moderator) could set the following rule:

"We will ban all those who join our club and don't introduce themselves"

Thanks.

What do those messages contain? Virus or disgusting stuff?

I BEG to the havenforthehumanamoeba's moderator (is there one?) to take the following "members" out of the group:

- dudvahjywstj - dilxipzusnio - cwcqrljzhxos

I'm a member of other groups here in yahoo! clubs, and I have seen the same message ("new site here...", "more downloads here") posted in many of these by the same weird named "members", so PLEASE, if there's a moderator here, could you shut them up? maybe those are the same who keep throwing sexual spam into our group.

Or maybe you (moderator) could set the following rule:

"We will ban all those who join our club and don't introduce themselves"

Thanks.

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Hello, everyone... I joined this group a while ago but I haven't really been able to get on the computer to introduce myself... I'm almost 19, and asexual/bicurious (I know that's a completely contradictory statement, but I'm still trying to figure this whole thing out)... that's all I can think of right now, so bye!

<<asexual/bicurious (I know that's a completely contradictory statement, but I'm still trying to figure this whole thing out)>>

Not necessarily! ^_^ I identify as an asexual lesbian, because I'm very much romantically attracted to and capable of falling in love with women, but I'm not interested in sex. But I like cuddling and hugs and romance and such.

Oh, I guess I should introduce myself too? ^_^ I just joined today while surfing the web. I'm an 18 year-old living in the Bay Area, my interests are lesbian culture/books/movies/fiction (you can always skip the sex scenes, and they're still great books), japanese culture/animation/dramas/music, baseball (watching, Arizona and Seattle), Thomas Harris books, and pets/family. I'll warn you all now, I'm not a thin girl. :) So, that's basically strange me! It's nice to see a group I can identify with, I have trouble with lesbian groups because they don't understand my lack of interest in sex. :( And my parents think I'm crazy.. Ah well!

Nice to meet you all!

Rachel

I've dreamt of the "ranch" idea for years as well, at least for 3 years anyway. I'm a pack animal, but I do agree with the fact that everyone needs their space. My ultimate dream is to buy a huge plot of land with a moderately sized house on it where me and the others could live. The land is most important in the equation. I could live in a teepee and be happy as a lark. :)

Liz

I enjoy the idea of living with several people in a house.

I did this for a while a few years back. At one point there was about six people living in the house. It was a little crowded then, because we only had one bathroom. Four were couples, so they shared bedrooms, we had plenty of bedrooms. It worked out okay for the most part, until the landlord realized how many people were living there and freaked. :)

Building a self-sustaining "ranch" of sorts has been one of my long term goals for years. I kind of got the idea after I had countless recurring dreams on the topic. The idea appeals to me on multiple levels. Environmental and just as a form of escapism to mention a few.

I'm definitely not a "commune" kind of guy. I need stupendous amounts of space. I think the only reason the SixHouse thing worked for me is because I had a place I could go and hide out most of the time.

Ioa ]

bonjour kids.

i've been in this group for a while now, but haven't posted anything. however, the way of living thing caught my attention and made me feel compelled to post, so i guess i should introduce myself first.

i am an 18 year old female from kansas. i have an almost nonexistent sex drive and find myself quite content with such for the most part.

anyway. i too like the idea of a self sufficient ranch or commune. i still like having my own private space and time away from socializing, but i'm sure i could adjust if i found the right people to live with.

have any of you read "walden two" by bf skinner? i particarlly like that idea, although it isn't exactly something plausible, but one can dream nonetheless.

best wishes to all, heather

I've dreamt of the "ranch" idea for years as well, at least for 3 years anyway. I'm a pack animal, but I do agree with the fact that everyone needs their space. My ultimate dream is to buy a huge plot of land with a moderately sized house on it where me and the others could live. The land is most important in the equation. I could live in a teepee and be happy as a lark. :)

Liz

Ioa Petra'ka said:

I enjoy the idea of living with several people in a house.

I did this for a while a few years back. At one point there was about six people living in the house. It was a little crowded then, because we only had one bathroom. Four were couples, so they shared bedrooms, we had plenty of bedrooms. It worked out okay for the most part, until the landlord realized how many people were living there and freaked. :)

Building a self-sustaining "ranch" of sorts has been one of my long term goals for years. I kind of got the idea after I had countless recurring dreams on the topic. The idea appeals to me on multiple levels. Environmental and just as a form of escapism to mention a few.

I'm definitely not a "commune" kind of guy. I need stupendous amounts of space. I think the only reason the SixHouse thing worked for me is because I had a place I could go and hide out most of the time.

Ioa ]

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I have not read Walden II but I am now adding it to my wish list. Have you read Mother Earth Spirituality by Ed Eagle Man McGaa? Not exactly the same lines, but it's what got me interested in environmentalism way back when I was 16. It's a beautiful book.

I'm working on a website devoted to environmentalism for the average person. The basic idea is to encourage all people to do more to save the planet, pointing out that there are so many things they can do that are easy and help a great deal without effort.

Other than that I'm also working on a novel and another site for my "kind of spirituality." You know where to reach me if you want to be alerted to when these things are updated.

I don't want to clog the board with unrelated topics!

Liz

bonjour kids.

i've been in this group for a while now, but haven't posted anything. however, the way of living thing caught my attention and made me feel compelled to post, so i guess i should introduce myself first.

i am an 18 year old female from kansas. i have an almost nonexistent sex drive and find myself quite content with such for the most part.

anyway. i too like the idea of a self sufficient ranch or commune. i still like having my own private space and time away from socializing, but i'm sure i could adjust if i found the right people to live with.

have any of you read "walden two" by bf skinner? i particarlly like that idea, although it isn't exactly something plausible, but one can dream nonetheless.

best wishes to all, heather

Liz said:

I've dreamt of the "ranch" idea for years as well, at least for 3 years anyway. I'm a pack animal, but I do agree with the fact that everyone needs their space. My ultimate dream is to buy a huge plot of land with a moderately sized house on it where me and the others could live. The land is most important in the equation. I could live in a teepee and be happy as a lark. :)

Liz

Ioa Petra'ka said:

I enjoy the idea of living with several people in a house.

I did this for a while a few years back. At one point there was about six people living in the house. It was a little crowded then, because we only had one bathroom. Four were couples, so they shared bedrooms, we had plenty of bedrooms. It worked out okay for the most part, until the landlord realized how many people were living there and freaked. :)

Building a self-sustaining "ranch" of sorts has been one of my long term goals for years. I kind of got the idea after I had countless recurring dreams on the topic. The idea appeals to me on multiple levels. Environmental and just as a form of escapism to mention a few.

I'm definitely not a "commune" kind of guy. I need stupendous amounts of space. I think the only reason the SixHouse thing worked for me is because I had a place I could go and hide out most of the time.

Ioa ]

Hello and welcome! I've found that asexuals vary from- not being attracted to anyone, being attracted to a specific gender, or being attracted to all genders. I happen to be attracted to males (not sexually) and i've considered myself to be hetero-asexual (i love playing with words) alice

Hello, everyone... I joined this group a while ago but I haven't really been able to get on the computer to introduce myself... I'm almost 19, and asexual/bicurious (I know that's a completely contradictory statement, but I'm still trying to figure this whole thing out)... that's all I can think of right now, so bye!

I've dreamt of the "ranch" idea for years as well, at least for 3 years anyway. I'm a pack animal, but I do agree with the fact that everyone needs their space. My ultimate dream is to buy a huge plot of land with a moderately sized house on it where me and the others could live. The land is most important in the equation. I could live in a teepee and be happy as a lark. :)

Yes, about three years for me too. Interesting to note, the interior design of every single one of these houses (the basic shape changed every time) was decidedly 70s. Thick shag carpets, orange couches, wood panelling; ha. Honestly, I'm not sure which would be more comfortable, a teepee or 70s furniture. I'm leaning towards the former.

Anyway, I agree, the quantity of land is an important detail. Lots of buffer space, enough so that some degree of the natural world can exist around. Silence, at night, and no obnoxious glows on the horizon, obscuring the stars, and all hopes of seeing Venus with a telescope.

Happiness without slavery (to steal from Trent.)

<< Do you think you can call yourself (as in my case) an asexual lesbian (or homo or hetero) if you don't feel romantically attracted to women (or men or the opposite sex)? >>

I don't think so. Lesbian denotes having SOME more-than-friendly attraction to a woman, whether romantic or sexual. Are you ever romantically attracted to men? If not, I would consider you a true asexual if you have no romantic attraction to either.

Well, I noticed that a lot of people use the word "attraction" to describe their feelings to others . I just wonder whether we all understand these same "concept" when we talk about "attraction".

I personally prefer talking to, being with, doing things (non-sexual things) with women. I feel closer to women, but I sometimes think that "attraction" is not a good word for this, because I mostly link this word with romantically attraction, and that is not what I feel.

Do you think you can call yourself (as in my case) an asexual lesbian (or homo or hetero) if you don't feel romantically attracted to women (or men or the opposite sex)? I don't fall in love with women (neither to men). And, are there others on this forum who don't fall in love? (the women I like being with are my friends, not asexuals lovers)

I personally have never had a romantic attachment/attraction for anybody and have never been in love. However, I do think that you can use the word "attraction" in a non-sexual way, like for instance, an attraction to flowers or sunshine. I guess that just means that one is attracted to or has a liking for sunshine or flowers.

Well, I noticed that a lot of people use the word "attraction" to describe their feelings to others . I just wonder whether we all understand these same "concept" when we talk about "attraction".

I personally prefer talking to, being with, doing things (non- sexual things) with women. I feel closer to women, but I sometimes think that "attraction" is not a good word for this, because I mostly link this word with romantically attraction, and that is not what I feel.

Do you think you can call yourself (as in my case) an asexual lesbian (or homo or hetero) if you don't feel romantically attracted to women (or men or the opposite sex)? I don't fall in love with women (neither to men). And, are there others on this forum who don't fall in love? (the women I like being with are my friends, not asexuals lovers)

<< I personally have never had a romantic attachment/attraction for anybody and have never been in love. However, I do think that you can use the word "attraction" in a non-sexual way, like for instance, an attraction to flowers or sunshine. I guess that just means that one is attracted to or has a liking for sunshine or flowers. >>

That's very true. Attraction is just generally used to mean romantic and/or sexual attraction. You'll have to forgive me, I've gotten used to meaning romantic/sexual attraction when I use "attraction" or "attracted." You can say a dress in a store is attractive, and that's just being drawn to an object.

Anyway, like I said, I think it's a term a lot of people are used to meaning romantic/sexual attraction when saying it (i.e. I'm attracted to her).

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Hey there!! I just joined and I wanted to say how much of a relief it is to find this group. I've thought for a long time that I was one of few people who feel this way about intimate relationships. I'm 19 and I've just moved to Boston to go to college. As I 've been told and noticed college is dripping with sexual energy. Its not so much that I can't deal with it I just don't want to. And when you're surrounded by people who don't understand that you feel about 2 inches tall. I find it very hard to get that close to people and be that intimate simply because I don't desire it but I do like having close friends to rely on. To whoever started this club thanks a bunch. I'm proud to call myself an amoeba.

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