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Originally known as '''The Gray Area''' prior to September 2013, discussions in this forum largely focused on the [[gray-A]] spectrum. This forum was originally proposed in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=64751 August 2011], and a poll was also set up [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=64854 later that month]. With a majority of members voting in favor of creating this forum, it was later set up in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=65400 September 2011].  
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Originally known as '''The Gray Area''' prior to September 2013, discussions in this forum largely focused on the [[gray-A]] spectrum. This forum was originally proposed in August 2011<ref>{{Cite AVEN|64751|A sub-forum for grays and demis?}}</ref>, and a poll was also set up later that month<ref>{{Cite AVEN|64854|Gray-A, Demisexual, Semisexual, etc. Subforum - THE POLL}}</ref>. With a majority of members voting in favor of creating this forum, it was later set up in September 2011<ref>{{Cite AVEN|65400|Gray-A, Demisexual, Semisexual, Welcome!}}</ref>.  
  
Usually, a new forum is subjected to a scheduled 6-month review to evaluate their performance. The Gray Area was reviewed in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=72702 March 2012], and the [[Forum Management|admods]] determined that the forum shall become permanent, rather than face a closure.  
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Usually, a new forum is subjected to a scheduled 6-month review to evaluate their performance. The Gray Area was reviewed in March 2012<ref>{{Cite AVEN|72702|The Grey Area review results}}</ref>, and the [[Forum Management|admods]] determined that the forum shall become permanent, rather than face a closure.  
  
 
This forum was moved from the [[Asexuality (forum section)|Asexuality]] section to the newly created ''Identities'' section in September 2013, and renamed to encompass broader sexuality discussions.
 
This forum was moved from the [[Asexuality (forum section)|Asexuality]] section to the newly created ''Identities'' section in September 2013, and renamed to encompass broader sexuality discussions.
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Previously known as ''A/Romantic Identities'', the '''Romantic and Aromantic Orientations''' provides a space for members to discuss [[Romantic orientation|romantic orientations]]. Many proposals for an "aromatic forum" have been made over the years, such as [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=40491 these] [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=40337 proposals] in May 2009, another in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=53082 August 2010], and another in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=65406 September 2011]. More recently, a proposal was made in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=71888 March 2012], and this time managed to catch the admods' attention (the admods later replaced it with an [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=71914 official poll]). However, the admods later responded controversially to this proposal by [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=73629 voting against] its creation, despite the majority "Yes" vote from the members.  
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Previously known as ''A/Romantic Identities'', the '''Romantic and Aromantic Orientations''' provides a space for members to discuss [[Romantic orientation|romantic orientations]]. Many proposals for an "aromatic forum" have been made over the years<ref>{{Cite AVEN|40491|Aromantic (Sub)forum Discussion (Moved from Admods forum)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AVEN|40337|Proposal for a new forum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AVEN|53082|Aromantic subforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AVEN|65406|Aromantic Subforum - More indepth poll}}</ref>. More recently, a proposal was made in March 2012<ref>{{Cite AVEN|71888|A Subforum for Aromantics (POLL)}}</ref>, and this time managed to catch the admods' attention (the admods later replaced it with an official poll<ref>{{Cite AVEN|71914|Aromantic forum poll}}</ref>). However, the admods later responded controversially to this proposal by voting against its creation<ref>{{Cite AVEN|73629|Decision on Aromantic Forum}}</ref>, despite the majority "Yes" vote from the members.  
  
A similar proposal was raised once more in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=74102 May 2012], as well as a [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=74912 counter-proposal] to rename [[Asexuality (forum section)#Asexual Relationships|Asexual Relationships]] to "Relationships and Orientations Forum" as an alternative to creating a dedicated forum. Eventually, a forum was finally set up in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=76633 July 2012].
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A similar proposal was raised once more in May 2012<ref>{{Cite AVEN|74102| A Romantic Identities forum}}</ref>, as well as a counter-proposal to rename [[Asexuality (forum section)#Asexual Relationships|Asexual Relationships]] to "Relationships and Orientations Forum" as an alternative to creating a dedicated forum<ref>{{Cite AVEN|74912|Proposed Forum Changes: Renaming of “Asexual Relationships Forum” or Creation of a “A/Romantic Identities Forum”}}</ref>. Eventually, a forum was finally set up in July 2012<ref>{{Cite AVEN|76633|Welcome to the new Forum!}}</ref>.
  
A scheduled review took place in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=80804 November 2012], and the decision was taken to rename the forum as ''Romantic and Aromantic Orientations''. This forum was moved from the ''[[Discussion (forum section)|Discussion]]'' section to the ''Identities'' section in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=92771 September 2013].
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A scheduled review took place in November 2012<ref>{{Cite AVEN|80804|Update on the A/Romantic Identities Forum (changes)}}</ref>, and the decision was taken to rename the forum as ''Romantic and Aromantic Orientations''. This forum was moved from the ''[[Discussion (forum section)|Discussion]]'' section to the ''Identities'' section in September 2013<ref>{{Cite AVEN|92771|Update Forum Review Idea}}</ref>.
 
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The purpose of the '''Gender Discussion''' is to discuss gender-related topics. This forum was originally requested in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=38912 March 2009], and later created in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=38951 October 2009] as a subforum of [[Community (forum section)|Off-A]].  
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The purpose of the '''Gender Discussion''' is to discuss gender-related topics. This forum was originally requested in March 2009<ref>{{Cite AVEN|38912|I received a pm! (Moved from Admods forum)}}</ref>, and later created in October 2009 as a subforum of [[Community (forum section)|Off-A]]<ref>{{Cite AVEN|38951|Gender topics - a sub-forum?}}</ref>.  
 
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Revision as of 01:12, 29 October 2013

The Identities was created during a revision of the forums' setup in September 2013, forums were moved from the Asexuality and Community and replaced in this recently established section.


The Gray Area, Sex and Related Discussions

Forum The Gray Area, Sex and Related Discussions
Number 72
Created September 2011
Moderator(s) Naosuu
Access Publicly Accessible

Originally known as The Gray Area prior to September 2013, discussions in this forum largely focused on the gray-A spectrum. This forum was originally proposed in August 2011[1], and a poll was also set up later that month[2]. With a majority of members voting in favor of creating this forum, it was later set up in September 2011[3].

Usually, a new forum is subjected to a scheduled 6-month review to evaluate their performance. The Gray Area was reviewed in March 2012[4], and the admods determined that the forum shall become permanent, rather than face a closure.

This forum was moved from the Asexuality section to the newly created Identities section in September 2013, and renamed to encompass broader sexuality discussions.

Romantic and Aromantic Orientations

Forum Romantic and Aromantic Orientations
Number 90
Created July 2012
Moderator(s) Naosuu
Access Publicly Accessible

Previously known as A/Romantic Identities, the Romantic and Aromantic Orientations provides a space for members to discuss romantic orientations. Many proposals for an "aromatic forum" have been made over the years[5][6][7][8]. More recently, a proposal was made in March 2012[9], and this time managed to catch the admods' attention (the admods later replaced it with an official poll[10]). However, the admods later responded controversially to this proposal by voting against its creation[11], despite the majority "Yes" vote from the members.

A similar proposal was raised once more in May 2012[12], as well as a counter-proposal to rename Asexual Relationships to "Relationships and Orientations Forum" as an alternative to creating a dedicated forum[13]. Eventually, a forum was finally set up in July 2012[14].

A scheduled review took place in November 2012[15], and the decision was taken to rename the forum as Romantic and Aromantic Orientations. This forum was moved from the Discussion section to the Identities section in September 2013[16].

Gender Discussion

Forum Gender Discussion
Number 57
Created October 2009
Moderator(s) SylveonKitsune
Access Publicly Accessible

The purpose of the Gender Discussion is to discuss gender-related topics. This forum was originally requested in March 2009[17], and later created in October 2009 as a subforum of Off-A[18].

See also

References

  1. A sub-forum for grays and demis? - on AVEN Forums
  2. Gray-A, Demisexual, Semisexual, etc. Subforum - THE POLL - on AVEN Forums
  3. Gray-A, Demisexual, Semisexual, Welcome! - on AVEN Forums
  4. The Grey Area review results - on AVEN Forums
  5. Aromantic (Sub)forum Discussion (Moved from Admods forum) - on AVEN Forums
  6. Proposal for a new forum - on AVEN Forums
  7. Aromantic subforum - on AVEN Forums
  8. Aromantic Subforum - More indepth poll - on AVEN Forums
  9. A Subforum for Aromantics (POLL) - on AVEN Forums
  10. Aromantic forum poll - on AVEN Forums
  11. Decision on Aromantic Forum - on AVEN Forums
  12. A Romantic Identities forum - on AVEN Forums
  13. Proposed Forum Changes: Renaming of “Asexual Relationships Forum” or Creation of a “A/Romantic Identities Forum” - on AVEN Forums
  14. Welcome to the new Forum! - on AVEN Forums
  15. Update on the A/Romantic Identities Forum (changes) - on AVEN Forums
  16. Update Forum Review Idea - on AVEN Forums
  17. I received a pm! (Moved from Admods forum) - on AVEN Forums
  18. Gender topics - a sub-forum? - on AVEN Forums
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