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Not a bad way to start being on the web, but you should just pay for your own .com domain name and do up a site that way. It really makes a difference to the public.
I had a friend do all the database work and he desingned the tempelate for how the site looks. I maintain the site on a daily basis, using Front Page. And I have a back end for which I can enter new songs and change my schedule without having to reload the database.
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My website was made through yahoo and it's very inexpensive. $20.00 a month and they pay for your domain name and plus 25 email accounts with 2gb each. www.djmadmaxx.com they have hundreds of templates available
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Ive really enjoy being able to look at other peoples Karaoke websites...anyone else??? I do have to say these folks have done a wonderful job with their websites.
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I will be getting a .com domain soon but for now this will have to do..but thanks for the advice
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O.K. I'll play too. With 45 shows per month we can afford to spend 1/3 of a show on Website Hosting. It also helps that Pony used to build websites for a living, and we save money by doing all of the graphics and layout in-house. It's kinda big so I've made direct links to the most popular areas.
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Well it's not, and I can prove it. Look at at all the responces you've got to the question.
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Oh, that hurts. It's "Flameslayer". But just like so much of everything else wrong with "gem" he chooses to read what he wants or is it he can't read and understand multi-syllbalic words?
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OK, I'll bite... Why is it not an interesting question? I would think there may be a slightly different dynamic to a show in a gay club. I have never worked a gay club, so I find the premise interesting myself.
Why did this need to become a personal attack on GeminimAle?
quote:GeminimALE said its nice to see you do both GAY & straight gigs
Yes I think so too. 6 weekly shows in Gay/Bias-free Bars and another 5 (soon to be 6) weekly shows in 'straight' Sports bars.
quote:]Harryoke asked Why did this need to become a personal attack on GeminimAle?
If I had to guess, and I do 'cause I can't speak for others, I'd think it is because of statements and implied positions Bob has made/taken elsewhere on the board.
quote:Harryoke said I would think there may be a slightly different dynamic to a show in a gay club. I have never worked a gay club, so I find the premise interesting myself.
It's a hoot!...As a generality, people who go into a gay bar are open-minded (whether straight or gay) They are not afraid to step out of societal 'norms'. Most just want to be accepted for who they are, and in turn are accepting of others. Hmmm open-minded acceptance, sounds like qualities you'd hope to find in a friend.
Man I get away with some outrageous behaviour... I am secure in my marriage to Pony, so there is often a lot of flirting (with men or women) but everybody knows who I'm going home with, (my wife) so it's taken as the fun that it is.
The idea of sex with other men doesn't work for me so when I get offers (and I do 'cause I'm so cute) I take it as a compliment and turn people down gently.
I recommend a night of Gay Karaoke to everyone, even just once. You'll either run screaming for the exit or have a great time... but you'll have tried something new.
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Also, thanks for the input on the personal attack. I dont follow every thread here so I was not aware of any particular politics previous to this thread.
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I just thought, "what's the difference"? I'm of the opinion that a gig is a gig regardless of the sexual orientation of the crowd. I'm not trying to imply anything and apologize to those who I've offended.
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yes, a gig is in fact a gig...and one's sexual orientation is completely immaterial...
That being said, bars have different "flavors"...a Sports bar, a neighbourhood bar, a British Pub, a Gay bar...
As Dog said...people are generally more accepting, easy going and "cosmopolitan" in our gay venues. Most of our gay venues are heavily populated with like-minded straight people...the fact that who one sleeps with is no one's business but their own is but one common thread.
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Thanks Dog...Im an openly gay KJ and its is well known in this area ..I make it a point ..due to the fact there are so many scared people out there that just dont know that we dont bite ...well some of us dont...I did not ask that question to be little any one rather to see how open mined some are...thanks dog for being honest
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all of a sudden its gotten pretty quit in here...sorry if i made someone uneasy...lol...we dont have any gay bars here in salina so the shows i go to know about me and we have fun with it...hopefully as time goes on I can change people idea about gays that we are not all the same...matter of fact the owner of the bar who is stright told me that iF anyone every gave me any s*** that they wouldbe ask to leave...like he said it doesnt matter everyone is welcome there...again thank you dog and pony for you honestY and for being willing to open up your heart to otherS regardless of peoples sexually preference...GOD BESS YOU!!!! NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A GOOD KJ
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If the topic dies after a few days, you could make that statement, but enough time hasn’t passed to consider it "quiet" yet.
I don’t think folks take someone’s sexual orientation into consideration on a karaoke website. But, when you just blurt something like that out suddenly, I think people don't necessarily know what response to make, or think any response is even necessary.
Personal preferences or orientations, beliefs, etc. are people's private business and a karaoke website is probably not the forum to have deep political, religious and other deeply personal discussions.
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Having said that, the following are some ‘personal’ observations on this topic, built upon some of what has transpired here in the recent past.
Years ago, my wife and I attended an Episcopal church in Los Angeles for a few months that presented itself specifically as openly welcome to gay men and women, and it was a very warm and loving atmosphere. There were a few discussions/sermons about the dichotomy of being a gay Christian (and contradicting one of the basic premises of human survival – procreation in a Christian context), and reconciling that with the many statements in the Bible condemning ****sexuality. Basically, it was just another church for people who were looking for spiritual fulfillment.
It occurs to me that it must be very difficult or challenging for you to be openly gay and such a devout 'Bible thumper' for - what seems like, at least in the ‘Christian Rock’ thread - a fairly literal, or singular, interpretation of the Bible.
Do you make a choice to take what you like or choose to believe in the Bible, and ignore what you don't like? (Going for the obvious, pretty much most of Leviticus, and much of the Old Testament.)
Or, do you focus more on the New Testament? (Less condemnation, but still damning on the gay issue.)
Any way you approach it, the issue has to be challenging for a devout Christian, unless you choose to ignore many of the words in the Bible and focus on the overall messages of love, faith in Christ, God and the Holy Spirit, and redemption through Christ.
Personally, removing the focus of sexual orientation, I think this can be applied to many people involved in the resurgence of Christianity in the 90's typified by the "megachurches" that intentionally ignore specific denominations, and the customs, policy and dogma associated with Episcopalian, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc. churches. (Meaning most of the Protestant churches as 'institutions.") I think this is a huge part of the increased churchgoing population, along with the many child-friendly programs and a family-oriented social fabric that provides an atmosphere of safe, secure, loving, familial feeling in a world gone pretty much mad.
Getting back to you, Gem, I'm wondering if your penchant to be so openly confrontational and judgmental is contrary to being devoutly religious, or typical of many ‘true believers’. Whatever, regardless of personal beliefs, glad to see anyone find something that helps you make life work for you.
I don’t think anyone up here truly cares or even thinks about the sexual orientation of another contributor – at least not until it’s made into an issue. Same goes for most personal beliefs and practices relating to religion, politics, sex, etc. But... since you choose to make it an issue, don't get upset if the fur starts flying. You reap what you sow.
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there have been a few kjs that have admitted that they were gay... not necessarily on this bboard, but when you communicate on a couple of other sites, the history goes with you.
As for running karaoke in a gay bar, I agree with Flame's final spoken assessment, but I'll be honest that I didn't get that vibe from you flame... what it looked like to me was an open challenge. Anyway, I agree with him. A gig is a gig is a gig. They ALL have their special perks and hated bits... some moreso than others.
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BC..to be honest after asking the question I had no attention on coming out on this thread...not sure i was right in doing so but what done is done...oh well know i was gay since i was 13 and coming out when I was over 30 has been quite a challange to say the least..I in no way ..shape or form trying to turn this into a gay issue and if I offend anyone IM SORRY..It started out as a simple question and I guess i encouraged it ...so Im sorry...your are right BC this is not the place for this subject matter nor do I want to discuss my feelings between my life and christianity as I see it...as far as being or getting offended nothing bothers me anymore with that being said i will drop this topic,,,
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Im currently talking to someone about doing a full website and not just a group..it should be up and going hopefully in three months or so
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