“ Hello? If I can I will? 49, Here in New Brunswick, NJ... Just would like to get involved with other that are like minded... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy signing ”

“ Because I want people who can relate to me when I talk about the books I love... ”

“ Hello, I joined this because this to me is extemely important and is a topic that cannot and will not be ignored. ”

“ Chap Day of Astoria (et Michael in absentia) ”

“ Woohoo! Gay rights! How's that for an intro? As someone once said, "Gays want to get married? Good for them! They have every right to be as miserable as STRAIGHT married couples!" ”

“ I volunteer for MENY events and fundraisers, through my troupe, Gender Offenders. ”

“ i was always intrested in learning about wine and how to chose wine for certain occasions and dinner parties. and what better way to learn and experiment then with other people that also have the same curiosities as i do of wine. ”

“ Hi, I'm Renee! I'm relatively new to the City and would love to make new friends while exploring what the city has to offer! ”

“ I am a graduate student at NYU studying social movements and LGBT politics. Same-sex marriage is an issue I care about both as a gay man and as an academic, and I hope to be able to learn from the organization and also to volunteer. ”

“ Hi! Jake and I are looking to make career connections and meet new friends. ”

“ Hello, Marriage Equality NY is run by an all-volunteer board and is open to interest from potential new board members, Area Directors, Volunteer, and General Members. ”

“ power to the people ”

“ Hi all :) I recently moved to nyc and am itching to get out there and meet others in the glbt community as well as to help out and spread awareness of these important issues.. ”

“ I am the Executive Director of Marriage Equality New York. I have been engaged in the struggle for gender neutral marriage for quite a few years now. The tide is turning!!! Let's keep up the good work. ”

“ my name is Abe and i believe in marriage equality for all ”

“ We are a gay male couple who have been together a little over 50 years. We are therefore seniors who are both retired. We live in Florida in the winter and NYC in the summer. I think that we are a great example that Gay Marrage can and does work. ”

“ I volunteer as the Deputy Executive Director of Marriage Equality NY (MENY) and I sit on the board of Marriage Equality USA. I feel this issue is extremely important as an issue of being pro-choice for gender-neutral marriage! ”

“ I am half of a same-sex married couple looking to further our recognition. ”

“ I want to meet other INFJs. :) ”

“ I don't know about sassy, but I am playful, punchy and a bit sarcasstic. Just moved back to NY from Florida for the sass!! I like to read and love a good recommendation. Sharing over drinks and food, sounds refreshing. ”

“ Hey. I'm a small town bisexual girl from New Jersey, lookin to meet new people, and maybe a few interests. I've got an open mind and ready to just chill. ”

“ I'm shy at first, but I actually love meeting new people and figured this might be a good way. ”

“ I am cool loking Guy..... Love to all.....those who have good hearts.....as same I expect to them... they all love to me. ”

“ interested in meeting new people to hang out with and share some fun activities. ”

“ Hey Philosophy Gang! Hope I get to meet you at THE GREAT AMERICAN GOD-OUT! party in NYC on Nov. 15th! www.thegreatamericangodout.com Call/email with questions about tickets! Rationally Yours, Dr. Lydia Hartunian 319-400-5328 ”

“ Thanks to everyone! I guess no meetups have happened yet. Anyone currently student/teach at a university in the area can u see about using a space for this meetup, I will organize the agenda for meeting - email trojandragonmage@yahoo.com thanks ”

“ Join CINEMAROSA Queens Only Queer Film Series, THIS Sunday Dec. 16, 3pm (every 3rd Sunday of the month) @ Queens Museum of Art. www.cinemarosa.org Subscribe to Mailing List to receive information: www.cinemarosa.org/pages/mailinglist.html ”

“ Interesting in finding quality gay men and woman of all races for friendship and networking. ”

“ I am looking to network with like-minded individuals. ”

“ I love camping! ”

“ I feel lonely. will like to make new friends with same sex orientation. i also need a boyfriend. i'm tired of playing with myself. ”

“ Hi, because i never have a boyfriend and i really need one ”

“ hi - i am looking for friends in NYC and central jersey area. ”

“ I don't know many people in NYC and thought this would be a great avenue to meet others and probably find some new friends who are Christian. ”

“ Interested in meeting other NYC professionals, make friends and interact. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to help stand up and make a difference in this world - it's about time for things to change! ”

“ i'm trying to make more time to read...i usually read bell hooks and bitch magazine..so i'm trying to expand to more lit... :) ...i'm new to nyc...and want to build new friendships. ”

“ I need to get out and meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its a wonderful way to get to know new people and network through common interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently moved to the Dallas area from New York City. Looking to meet some decent people and network. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I looove to read and I'm QUEER! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in extending my personal and professional networks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be more involved in the Gay community. ”

“ i'm a woman of few words.. ”

“ I'm new to NYC, just moved to Staten Island. Looking for people to meet and hang out with. I need friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because BECAUSE YOU MEET PEOPLES DIFFERENT CARACTER ,AND ENJOYING HAVING CONVERSATION WITH GAY AND YOU LEARN MORE . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be more involved with the gay community. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new LGBT people in the NYC area. ”

“ I want local Gay Professionals Meetups because I am a gay professional looking to network and meet others. ”

“ I want this meetup because I have Asian friends and I would like to learn their language. S_R_C ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am alone....my marriage is on the rocks. I want to have a support network. I am an involved dad and career professional. The lonliness is difficult. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to know gay men in the area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like meeting new people and having a good time ”

“ I'm becoming a hobbit and need an intervention. ”

“ I'm the organizer of New Yorkers Against Religion-Based Bigotry ( http://freedomofreligion.meetup.com/62/ with blog here: http://nyarbb.wordpress.com/ ) and I have a website Against Satanic Panics ( http://againstsatanicpanics.com/ ) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other gays. Meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work for AIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Pooling resources is a great way to support those living with HIV/AIDS in our community. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Im a new gay out student at taft high schol. im the only boy whoi know on the 3rd floor. ”