Talk:Polyamory

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Contents 1 from the lead: should we change this to intimate relationship 2 2004 New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act 3 Symbols of polyamory 4 Division of love 5 Polyamorous culture?

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)