User talk:Juntome

IRC Channel on Undernet

Purposes of #bi-cebu
 * 1) bi-cebu is a registered chat channel on the Undernet network. It was registered in 1998 to provide an alternate channel for its now extinct sister #gaycebu. When #gaycebu died, most of its chatters migrated to #bi-cebu. Hence, the channel became a channel not just for bisexuals, but for gays, lesbians, and transgendereds as well. The registered owner and Channel Manager of #bi-cebu is Ramuntxo (vecna).


 * 1) bi-cebu is not just a place to hang around and meet other GLBTs online. #bi-cebu exists to provide an avenue for GLBT Cebuanos in particular, and the GLBT and straight community in general, to talk about GLBT-related issues and to share individual experiences of struggles and victories as GLBTs.


 * 1) bi-cebu is a support channel for those who need help in their struggles as GLBTs. As a support channel, it also seeks to educate "confused" people about the what's and why's of homosexuality.


 * 1) bi-cebu is also a pride channel. It is a virtual place where GLBTs can be themselves without fear or shame. It is a virtual place where gay people can declare openly, loudly, proudly, and without hesitation that they are gay. It is a place where coming out is not a thing to wrestle with. Since most GLBTs find it difficult to come out in real life, at least they'll find it easier to come out on the Net.

Although the channel exists primarily for GLBT Cebuanos, #bi-cebu also welcomes heterosexuals and GLBTs from other locations. Virtual and Real-Life Community

The existence of #bi-cebu has made it possible for the creation of a virtual community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) Cebuanos who frequent the #bi-cebu chatroom. Some members of this community know each other in real life; some know each other only virtually.

Most #bi-cebu users and visitors are Cebuanos. But this does not mean closing doors on non-Cebuanos. #bi-cebu welcomes anyone, even if it is intended for a Cebuano audience.

And naturally, most #bi-cebu users are GLBTs. But this does not mean heterosexuals (the so-called "straight" people) can no longer chat in #bi-cebu. The channel also welcomes "straight" people--especially friends and relatives of GLBTs--and the simply "curious." E-mail Discussion Group

Even when not logged in to Undernet, the #bi-cebu community can still go on discussing about things that matter to them through its e-mail discussion group at Yahoo! Groups. To join the list, send a blank e-mail to admin@bicebu.ph or sign up via the Website at http://www.bicebu.com

What can be talked about in the #bi-cebu chatroom can be talked about in the discussion list.

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