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I was just wondering, does anyone know if this page needs citations for the events that link to other big articles? We already have a few references at the bottom as well. I understand if we do need them, I'm just wondering. Andral (talk) 04:46, 25 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ace Day

What does "made up holiday" even mean? All holidays were made up at some point. Ace Day is officially endorsed by AVEN (Asexual Visibility and Education Network, for those of you who do not know) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.43.41.182 (talk) 17:27, 9 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It means that the holiday has just been invented, and has not been covered by third-party sources. See the guideline: "Wikipedia is not a place for things made up one day". - Mike Rosoft (talk) 04:56, 11 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There was no reason to delete Ace Day just because the article was removed. Ace Day is still a valid holiday, recognised by the asexual community and AVEN (the main ace organization). Ace day is important and significant because it helps to bring visibility to a practically invisible community Linuxdemon (talk) 16:30, 10 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Again, by what standard is "Ace Day" a "widespread movement"? The primary notability criterion is coverage by reliable third-party sources. So, has it been commented upon by the media or other sources? From a Google search, the phrase seems to be used on blogs and other social media, and that's all about it.
Even though I may sympathize with your movement, Wikipedia is not a place to "bring visibility to a practically invisible community". It is meant to be an encyclopedia, which is a compendium of existing knowledge, not a means of something known. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 04:48, 11 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Is this a satisfactory example of media coverage? I don't know how mainstream that site is, but it's not an asexual-specific website. There is also this article on Pride.com. Granted neither of these are sources for the date of the event anymore, since it's been moved to November, but they are sources for the event's existence. Spock of Vulcan (talk) 20:33, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ally Week

Why is Ally Week included in the list of LGBT Holidays? Allies are allied with the community, not part of it. Linuxdemon (talk) 17:44, 9 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You don't need to be that technical. Per article lead, "Ally Week is a national youth-led effort empowering students to be allies against anti-LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying, harassment and name-calling in K-12 schools, it is also used in some colleges." It is obviously an event related to the LGBT community. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 04:52, 11 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rename (2015): Holiday?

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Some of these, days of remembrance especially, shouldn't be called "holidays". It just feels wrong - aren't holidays for having fun? I suggest a move to "List of LGBT awareness days" instead. Sophie means wisdom (talk) 17:49, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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 There was no reason to delete Ace Day just because the article was removed. Ace Day is still a valid holiday, recognised by the asexual community and AVEN (the main ace organization). Ace day is important and significant because it helps to bring visibility to a practically invisible community [[User:Linuxdemon|Linuxdemon]] ([[User talk:Linuxdemon|talk]]) 16:30, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * Again, by what standard is "Ace Day" a "widespread movement"? The primary notability criterion is coverage by reliable third-party sources. So, has it been commented upon by the media or other sources? From a Google search, the phrase seems to be used on blogs and other social media, and that's all about it. <p> Even though I may sympathize with your movement, Wikipedia is not a place to "bring visibility to a practically invisible community". [[WP:NOT|It is meant to be an encyclopedia]], which is a compendium of existing knowledge, not a means of something known. - [[User:Mike Rosoft|Mike Rosoft]] ([[User talk:Mike Rosoft|talk]]) 04:48, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
+Is [http://www.vocativ.com/news/191523/asexual-lgbtq this] a satisfactory example of media coverage? I don't know how mainstream that site is, but it's not an asexual-specific website. There is also [http://www.pride.com/comingout/2015/5/08/how-aces-are-empowering-asexuals-tumblr this article on Pride.com]. Granted neither of these are sources for the date of the event anymore, since it's been moved to November, but they are sources for the event's existence. [[User:Spock of Vulcan|Spock of Vulcan]] ([[User talk:Spock of Vulcan|talk]]) 20:33, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
 == Ally Week ==