Talk:Polyamory

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from the lead: should we change this to intimate relationship

Polyamorous perspectives differ from monogamous perspectives, in that they respect a partner's wish to have second or further meaningful relationships and to accommodate these alongside their existing relationships. Meaningful relationship redirects to relationship, and I think the implied meaning is that of intimate relationship.--Vidkun 15:59, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

The word "meaningful" is in there to indicate an emotional attachment, not just a casual sex partner. Intimate relationship would include sexual but non-loving relationships (ie, swinging and such). I don't think it needs to be changed at all, but perhaps "meaningful intimate relationship"? Ocicat 19:53, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

2004 New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act

A Question about the mention of the NJ DPA in this article. (4th paragraph in the Legal Status section) It states that the NJDPA can be combined with a marriage status to some number of expansions to achieve a legal status of poly-partner arrangement... I am wondering if there is a citation for this legal analysis and specifically any further citation under the NJ DPA

I found the text for the NJ DPA here: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/newlaw03.htm#246

and one of the numerous requirements (which must be satisfied in entirety) states: "Neither person is in a marriage recognized by New Jersey law or a member of another domestic partnership;"

Did I miss something? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.18.43.225 (talk) 23:22, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Even if it's true, with no citation it has to be removed as WP:OR. The Wednesday Island 00:27, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Symbols of polyamory

I just added the image and information about the poly pride flag. This image is also in the German Wikipedia for this article. Taric25 06:45, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
I just want to clarify a white heart suit (♡) is different from a black heart suit (♥). Taric25 13:31, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Division of love

I do not support User:Peoplesunionpro's edit stating, “This contains an assumption that romantic love is the same thing as familial love, which is false.”, because this user does not verify this information with a relaible source. Simply liking to other Wikipedia articles is insufficent, per Wikipedia:Reliable sources#Self-published sources, “Articles and posts on Wikipedia or other open wikis should never be used”, so I have removed the information, because Wikipedia is not a publisher of original thought. Information that does not cite sources is original research. In addition, per Wikipedia:BOLD, revert, discuss cycle, since we already reverted Peoplesunionpro's edit, it is now Peoplesunionpro resposibility to discuss the issue and allow use to examine any sources. I am more than happy to show both sides to express a neutral point of view, as long as it follows policy by verifying that information with a reliable source in the form of a citation. Thank you. Taric25 13:39, 14 October 2007 (UTC)

I agree in this case. Besides the issue that it's an unsourced retort to a sourced claim, the point is that it's an analogy, and isn't intended to equate familial and romantic love, just to compare similar situations involving them. Dcoetzee 23:33, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

Polyamorous culture?

Can someone familiar with this topic help with the Polyamory section at Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures? Some of the info under "Polyamory as a lifestyle" is probably relevant. Thanks! --Alynna (talk) 02:48, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikify

Sections

• Symbols of polyamory
• The fringes and outliers of polyamory
• Legal status
• Legal theory
• Sharing of domestic burden
• Polyamory and parenting
• Philosophical aspects
• Research

have either none wikilinks or too few I think.--Kozuch (talk) 10:52, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

External Links

It seems to me there are a few poly resources that deserve mention here. Among others, the podcast and blog page of polyamory weekly. Besides being informational, it has become a center for the polyamorous culture to meet and share ideas and opinions, as well as stay up-to-date on the latest news concerning the lifestyle. In addition to polyamory, her show and blog cover a variety of different lifestyles and kinks, and prides itself on open and frank discussion that is "not all about the sex". The host, who is known as Cunning Minx, is well known and respected in the poly community, and has been quoted in such mainstream news media as the Sun-Times and others.Tosus (talk) 22:23, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Webster

Webster dictionary's entry mentions multiple relationships but says nothing about consent: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/polyamorous - How do we work this into the article? WhisperToMe (talk) 05:48, 16 October 2008 (UTC)