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Sun Jul 15, 2012, 11:09 PM

16. FYI, I did a google search on Uganda and also on Uganda Politics

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There wasn't any information on regressive policies in Uganda towards LGBTIQ folks on links on the front page with either search.

I didn't remember specifics about Uganda when I saw the stuff about Dem.ug but I did know that, in general, policies in Africa and the Middle East towards gay rights are bad with few exceptions.

I had to reacquaint myself with Uganda's policies and I have to say, they must be the country in the world with the worst gay rights rating in 70 years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda_Anti-Homosexuality_Bill

I'm not sure Uganda wants to be associated with their worst record companion of 70 years ago.

Edited to add: This wiki is a good resource for African laws pertaining to LGBTIQ rights http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Africa . Sadly, Uganda is only one of half a dozen or so countries in Africa to propose or actually have a death penalty for being LGBT.

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45 replies	Author	Time	Post
The whole Uganda tiny url thing very much bothers me [View all]	dsc	Jul 2012	OP
How exactly does it benefit the government of Uganda, dsc?	struggle4progress	Jul 2012	#1
they own the url .ug which is what was to be used	dsc	Jul 2012	#2
Has he really undone the deal -	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#17
I think the fact that Skinner undid the deal is a Big Deal and sends a statement.	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#18
Has Skinner actually sent a message that DU is backing out?	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#25
I just tried and it doesnt work for me, so it looks like it has been handled.	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#27
Interesting -	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#28
Getting even more curious...	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#29
Nameserver trace for dem.ug:	William769	Jul 2012	#30
There seem to be a mixture of remnants left out there	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#31
I would donate to the Ugandan LGBT rights organization, but their website isn't working	Ian David	Jul 2012	#23
It would help legitimize them. I'm glad DU admins reconsidered.	Electric Monk	Jul 2012	#5
Somehow I missed all of this but I am glad it has been undone now,	beyurslf	Jul 2012	#3
Good to know, thanks. I'd missed that update.	Electric Monk	Jul 2012	#4
Thanks for the original thread.	beyurslf	Jul 2012	#6
Here's a good place to start	HillWilliam	Jul 2012	#7
It does indicate that the admins here are not very aware of events in Uganda	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#8
I am happy admin responded quickly when the concern was brought forth.	beyurslf	Jul 2012	#12
I note you did not 'post back' regarding what your friends said.	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#39
I forgot to post it.	beyurslf	Jul 2012	#43
sad	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#45
I found that objectionable, as well, and voiced my concern	closeupready	Jul 2012	#9
Thats how I look at it.	William769	Jul 2012	#10
Sad how this forum is a shadow of what it once was.	closeupready	Jul 2012	#11
When a DU member was allowed to slander a GLBT DU member,	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#15
Who/what are you referring to in this instance?	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#24
It was the "smarmy asshole" event of December 2011.	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#32
OK, I have researched this. What is your expectation for how a host should have handled that?	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#33
The refusal to apologize, added to the doubling down in subsequent posts, warranted blocking	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#35
I dont think you block someone when two folks are having a personal or issue disagreement unless	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#36
Fine, I disagree.	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#37
OK, we'll agree to disagree. No harm done. nt	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#38
Looking at the OPs in this group it is clear that few people feel like posting in the group	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#40
What bothers me is that we have to continually educate a liberal site	FreeState	Jul 2012	#13
I appreciate the prompt action by Admin	mitchtv	Jul 2012	#14
FYI, I did a google search on Uganda and also on Uganda Politics	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#16
A better search	Bearence	Jul 2012	#19
Right, but I am discussing the question of whether the admins should have known the Uganda situation	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#20
Or perhaps paid attention to any GLBT media sources over the last few years	MNBrewer	Jul 2012	#21
Well, as I said above, I had to re-research the Uganda situation in particular and I pay attention	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#22
Not just in this forum. I barely come here anymore	Ms. Toad	Jul 2012	#26
Well if this is about the admins access to knowledge, a DU Search for 'Uganda gay' brings up	Bluenorthwest	Jul 2012	#41
Right, but coming from the assumption that one knows nothing about Uganda politics, how would you	stevenleser	Jul 2012	#42
See this thread.	William769	Jul 2012	#34
I think it has less to do with LGBT rights and more to do	hedgehog	Jul 2012	#44

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