Bloggasm

You can find Queerty over here.

Simon Owens: As we progress into the 21st Century, many gays are starting to steer away from the label of being “gay” because they don’t like being categorized by their sexual preference. Do you ever feel limited by being labeled as a gay blogger?

Bradford Shellhammer: God no. Why would you not want to be labeled gay? Gay is a good thing. Hell, our whole site is based on how freaking amazing it is to be gay.

SO: What successes have you and other gay bloggers had in pushing for political change in terms of gay acceptance? Has there been any instances when you’ve been able to pull together a large protest or raise a significant amount of funds to help your cause?

BS: I don’t know how much success gay bloggers have had pushing political change. I can say that there are many I have inspired to dress better, so in a way, that helps the world. And no I have never held a protest or organized one. Living in San Francisco sours your attitude toward peaceful demonstrations. There was a rally or march every other day and it just got old fast. I’d rather stay home, drink champagne, and write a check to the organizations out there fighting for our rights.

SO: How close do you think we are to having the gay lifestyle accepted by mainstream society? We already have a show with gays on major network television (Will and Grace). Is this a reflection of the times changing?

BS: Will &Grace? Elton John? Queer Eye? I think it’s pretty accepted now. The times have changed. A lot. And it’s a generational thing. Give it a few more cycles. The biggots are dying and time is on our side.

SO: What are the five blogs everyone should be reading besides your own?

BS: They should read Jossip, because David writes me a check every two weeks and because he is funny as fuck. Gawker, because that is really how blogging should be done. Towleroad, because he’s the Newsweek to our People. Art is For Losers, because it is one big inside joke. Fleshbot, because there is always something to masturbate to.