Re: Lua Workshop 2014 in Moscow?

[Paige DePol <lual@...>]

On Dec 29, 2013, at 12:39 AM, Alexander Gladysh <agladysh@gmail.com> wrote:

> No witch hunts here.

A simple Google search disproves that statement easily. There are many articles and, sadly, even videos of gay and transgender people being abused by people in your country while bystanders stand by and do nothing. I wonder if the news media in Russia is simply not reporting these stories?

These are not isolated incidences, there are groups of people and individuals who, bolstered by the anti-gay laws, are deciding that anyone who is gay, or even suspected of being gay, is deserving of their wrath.

I wish you well and hope your Workshop is a success, however, I would advise serious caution for anyone travelling to Russia at this time. Especially if you are gay, transgendered, or otherwise not fitting a "traditional" role.

~pmd~

PS: I am sorry if this is off-topic as it does not directly pertain to Lua. However, I really would not like to see anyone get hurt attending a workshop in a country that may be dangerous to them.