Manchester Pride 2007

[thefraj (imported)]

There has been so much publicity in the media and chatter in the net recently and I have been approached for further interviews since the ones already mentioned in the Channel 4 Documentary (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/showpos ... stcount=78) thread. I suspect the other participants have too. I'm happy, excitied and frightened all at the same time with this mostly-positive publicity.

Many (most?) friends and interviewers who have approached me said they were simply unaware that people like me existed. Why this silence? It's easy to be ashamed of our (a?)sexuality, and remain hidden as the gay or transgendered community has been for so many centuries. But when we dissapear into the shadows, we hide a very real part of ourselves. We are here, and we are very real. We did not ask to have these feelings, and we are - or want to become - eunuchs. If we are forced to hide this side of us, do we truely exist at all?

If a tree falls in a forest - and theres nobody around to hear it - does it even make a sound?

These are exactly the issues other minorities have had to deal with. Would it not make sense then - with all this media attention - to turn our focus to the streets and join in Manchester Pride 2007 (http://www.manchesterpride.com/)? Drink truely heroic amounts in the party to end all parties?

I don't know. It was a weird thought that seemed to make sense. Before I write any emails to the organizers, I would like to get some idea of peoples' feelings.

Are we to be proud? Or would we rather choose shame?

[kristoff]

There has been so much publicity in the media and chatter in the net recently and I have been approached for further interviews since the ones already mentioned in the Channel 4 Documentary (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/showpos ... stcount=78) thread. I suspect the other participants have too. I'm happy, excitied and frightened all at the same time with this mostly-positive publicity.

Many (most?) friends and interviewers who have approached me said they were simply unaware that people like me existed. Why this silence? It's easy to be ashamed of our (a?)sexuality, and remain hidden as the gay or transgendered community has been for so many centuries. But when we dissapear into the shadows, we hide a very real part of ourselves. We are here, and we are very real. We did not ask to have these feelings, and we are - or want to become - eunuchs. If we are forced to hide this side of us, do we truely exist at all?

If a tree falls in a forest - and theres nobody around to hear it - does it even make a sound?

These are exactly the issues other minorities have had to deal with. Would it not make sense then - with all this media attention - to turn our focus to the streets and join in Manchester Pride 2007 (http://www.manchesterpride.com/)? Drink truely heroic amounts in the party to end all parties?

I don't know. It was a weird thought that seemed to make sense. Before I write any emails to the organizers, I would like to get some idea of peoples' feelings.

Are we to be proud? Or would we rather choose shame?

Other members here have previously marched in the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, pride march, as the "Eunuch Unit." It was all to great effect, much favorable publicity, and a national piece on CBC radio, as well as several written pieces.

Go for it Roger - register and march a Eunuch Unit (or other name) of your own. Recruit as many supporters as you can to march with you!

[Paolo]

You get right out there and have 'em build you a float, buddy!

You may have to write a book before this is over, you know.

[JesusA (imported)]

Go for it! The "Eunuch Unit", or whatever name you chose for it, need have only a single eunuch (and as many supporter as want to join in).

I would hope that you could get a couple more of the UK members to join you, but I suspect that your friends will be more than happy to join the festivities – especially if there's a pub visit or two (or more) afterwards. Remember that "pride" includes a willingness to enjoy yourselves in public. Make it playful....

[tugon (imported)]

Sounds like a great idea to me. I do have a lot of fun ideas for your float. If I were there I would join you on the float. Yes I can be brave an ocean away.

[Riverwind (imported)]

Rog, damn I wish I could be there with you, this sounds like so much fun. Go for it and enjoy the moment.

River