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solidarnosc
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| Sashadroogie wrote: |
My compatriot lesbian friends claim the complete opposite to you. They say they had/are having a great old time - period. |
Ah super, now isn't that just grand. Well since they are still having a wonderful time, I look forward to them posting on here, and reassuring the OP that, I am in fact wrong and that Turkey is one of the top destinations for gay females.
My apologies for being so clearly wrong about a country you haven't taught in in years.
Now if you'll excuse me it's time for my afternoon tea and simit, whilst I await such glowing first hand reports. |
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johnslat
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Here's what Frommers has to say:
"Although homosexuality is legal in Turkey, we're talking about a fairly conservative culture, so discretion is advisable -- even if Turkish men are into more public displays of affection with each other than with their wives. Still gayness is coming more and more out of the closet in Turkey; in 2009, more than 3,000 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community attended the Pride March in Istanbul. Same-sex couples now have a local resource in www.turkeygay.net. The site provides sources such as gay-friendly hotels and links to further resources. Istanbul Gay (www.istanbulgay.com) provides Istanbul-specific resources such as gay/lesbian guides, gay bar tours, and gay-friendly hotels. Kaos GL (www.kaosgl.com) was the first gay and lesbian magazine in Turkey; their online presence has a substantial section in English, with features addressing issues affecting gays and lesbians in Turkey."
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/turkey/0349028778.html#ixzz1vtg4oWjg
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nomad soul
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Location: The real world
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Johnslat:
You make a good point in that the OP came to the wrong forum seeking answers. Based on your post, she should try international travel sites for gays or other similar Internet resources for more concise info about where she'd be comfortable living and possibly working as an EFL teacher. This forum is limited and many of the posters, despite being helpful and well meaning, aren't able to give her the type of concrete response she's looking for. |
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Sashadroogie
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
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Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| solidarnosc wrote: |
| Sashadroogie wrote: |
My compatriot lesbian friends claim the complete opposite to you. They say they had/are having a great old time - period. |
Ah super, now isn't that just grand. Well since they are still having a wonderful time, I look forward to them posting on here, and reassuring the OP that, I am in fact wrong and that Turkey is one of the top destinations for gay females.
My apologies for being so clearly wrong about a country you haven't taught in in years.
Now if you'll excuse me it's time for my afternoon tea and simit, whilst I await such glowing first hand reports. |
I don't know if they post here. I doubt it. But in any case the onus is not on them to prove or disprove your claims. How about you back up your claims instead? Claims which manage to be disparaging of a whole nation.
Enjoy your simit. |
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