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functions from groups I belong to and my
friends. [Editor's note: we accept ads from bars,
but few advertise with us.]
The fact that J O tries to cover so many parts of the
g ay and lesbian community has always made me
proud of it as a publication.
You’re literate and responsible. 1 really like your
layout—looks clean and no stories continued way
back there somewhere. I really appreciate your pub­
lishing names and addresses in the media briefs
section!
Drop the boy display ads, they lower the tone of
your publication. Don’t have bi ads or articles.
Coverage seems fair. You're willing to admit
when you've made a mistake. Honestly, I think
you do an excellent job.
Need more out-of-Portland-area feeders of com­
munity news.
More "scene” stuff. Inner-city gay life. Day to
day stuff. Coverage of events. Get more dishy.
The editorials are way out—comparing fish and an
Indian with communion wafers (from wheat). Your
calendar is for lesbians almost entirely.
Spirituality— there's no real coverage. Also, the
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typical liberal, leftist bent loses credibility with
people outside the community.
had a fag march for men only— probably not, of
course. But let's talk about those things.
Include more items of interest to gay men. Editorial
slant seems to be too woman-oriented.
I’m not a fan of PC behavior, which I find a lot in
your paper. Give ideas a chance to grow.
Restaurant reviews and travel that is gay friendly.
Profiles of lesbians and gay men around the state.
How about more in-depth and personal articles
about local and accomplished athletes, even on
non-Gay Games years?
Unfortunately, it really dots show the lack of men on
staff. Sorry, no specifics that I can pinpoint—per­
haps it’s simply that women are more active in the
community and that’s that?!
How about a REGULAR column concerning differ­
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i.e., why do women need a Dyke March? Are men
not good enough to march with? That's how a lot
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