Talk:The Love That Dares to Speak Its Name

Linking the poem
I removed the phrase: As Wikipedia is governed by Florida law this case does not apply to it. Because although it is true, its completely irrelevant as Wikipedia isn't publishing the poem. Saul Taylor 05:36, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

I am not a lawyer, but it is possible that including external links to the text of the poem could be regarded as publishing it. I don't want people removing the external link(s) because they are concerned about legal action. As this is only one sentence I think we should err on the side of caution and include it. PatGallacher 16:30, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
 * This is true, but it is also covered by our General disclaimer. References to Wikipedia should in general not be included in pages as per No self references. GeeJo (t)⁄(c) &bull; 22:21, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm sure there's no problem providing a link. The text of the poem cab be seen in a documentary on the "Monty Python's Life of Brian" DVD and since anyone with even the simplest of DVD players can pause and read the text, I reckon it's safe to link to it. Callum J. Stewart (talk) 09:16, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Is it not possible to publish the text of the poem? 84.51.135.118 19:23, 11 July 2007 (UTC)


 * There would certainly be difficulties about copyright, and probably difficulties about blasphemous libel as well (which is rather the point of Whitehouse v. Lemon). This is not formal legal advice. The Wednesday Island (talk) 18:23, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

As blasphomy law has now been repealed, can the poem be put on wikipedia now? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mankytoes (talk • contribs) 19:42, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Correct title?

 * In the text we now link, the poem is titled "The Love That Dares Speak Its Name". But we have it as "The Love That Dares  to  Speak Its Name".  Which is correct?  --   Jack of Oz   [Talk]  19:35, 22 October 2012 (UTC)


 * Seems the "to" is correct. Maybe we should find a text that has the correct title - this, for example.  -- Jack of Oz   [Talk]  19:29, 4 November 2012 (UTC)


 * This documentary at 10:52 on Whitehouse vs. "Life of Brian" has enough imagery from the original publication to decide in favor for "to". --Alexander.stohr (talk) 14:39, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

Lord Alfred 'Bowie' Douglas
Someone should make the link between Bowie's poem and this one. Reoccurring themes of sexuality.Mention of the trial of Oscar Wilde. Just a thought..... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Taylorzhai (talk • contribs) 02:06, 3 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Sheesh... It's BOSIE, not Bowie. --   Jack of Oz   [Talk]  19:32, 22 October 2012 (UTC)