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So Long, Farewell…


Well, reader – I don’t know how to tell you this, so I’ll just come out and do it: today’s my last day as Queerty’s head homo.

Yes, after over two years, I’m moving on to other virtual pastures. Before I go, however, I must say it’s been a pleasure writing this site everyday. Okay, it wasn’t always a pleasure, but I can honestly say it’s been a trip. We’ve had some ups, some downs, a lot of laughs, a few tears and other emotions that I’m assuming we’ve all experienced.

If you want to find me – and I hope you do! – head on over to wowOwow.com, where I’ll be chugging away as the new managing editor.

As for Queerty – a swell new editor will be introduced on Monday, but you’ll have to wait until then for the big reveal. Trust I wouldn’t leave you in incapable hands.

I’m sure I’ll be seeing you – have a few more tricks up my sleeve, if you will, and promise to write lots of love letters. Who knows? Some of them may be dirty…

xo,
AB

PS: Julie Andrews and those von Trapp brats say it best – after the jump…

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By:           Andrew Belonksy
On:           Nov 7, 2008
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No. 1 · Dubwise

good luck in all you future endeavors!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:20 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 2 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

Bon voyage, Andy.

<3

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:26 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 3 · jack jett

Andrew….Say it ain’t so, gosh darn ya.

No one else has ever put up with my bullshit like you do.

Now they will kick my tired bitchy ass off here.

You were my ace in the hole ho!

Best of luck………..don’t think for a minute I will not be cyber stalking you.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:27 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 4 · rebecca

Now where will I get my morning goods?

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:33 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 5 · Alexa · Member · 713 comments

Don’t take this the wrong way, because I wish you lots of luck, but isn’t the whole point of wowOwow that it’s written by women and from a woman’s POV? I mean, it’s wowOwow, the women on the web. I don’t read there very often, but has it always been run by men, or is this a new direction?

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:34 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 6 · Trenton

Ciao bella, fella. In light of this news, I must ask why you weren’t the Morning Goods today?

Oh, right…new job.

Good luck, all the same.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:39 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 7 · Dan Savage

I’ve really enjoyed this site under you, Andrew.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:40 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 8 · tracy johnson

Good luck Andy! You will be greatly missed here.

But my sarcastic nature doesn’t allow the enjoyment of site like wowOwow.com… or Lifetime:television for women… or we…or Meredith Baxter Birney..

Anyway, best wishes sweetie.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:41 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 9 · Ray

best of luck. i hardly knew ye. in fact i don’t know ye at all.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:45 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 10 · Eminent Victorian · Member · 314 comments

May the forthcoming editor be spelling-enabled.

Math was fun; have a super summer!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:50 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 11 · Bitch Republic

God, let’s hope the new editor has some actual editorial ability.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:52 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 12 · Paul Raposo

I guess politicians aren’t the only ones who wait until Friday afternoon to release bad news to the public.

I’m sad to see you go, Andrew; I think you did a fantastic job with Queerty. You’ll be missed 8^)

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 5:55 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 13 · fredo777 · Member · 3010 comments

Well. Someone here has certainly earned the first word in their username…

Me. I’m Fredo.

Oh, + Bitch Republic.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 6:06 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 14 · james.p.p.

AWE.

We’re gonna miss you!!!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 6:11 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 15 · Tara - Praenomenal

Good Luck. Thank you for your work.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 6:40 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 16 · afrolito · Member · 1242 comments

Goodbye and good luck!

Perhaps the new editor will take the time to report real FACTS, tone down the snark, and have a more diverse “morning goods”. Some of us love and appreciate the beauty of black, asian, latino, and white men.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 6:56 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 17 · ChristopherM

It’s been fun Andrew…best of luck!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 7:27 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 18 · Mike Diamond

Good luck to ya! Thank you for not using QUEERTY as a platform to promote my videos to your readership….ever…in all this time…even after the sloppy handjob I gave you in the bathroom of the Mailbu Diner…wow, I mean like never

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 7:32 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 19 · José Miguel Villouta

From Chile the best luck.
This became a mandatory daily reading.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 8:04 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 20 · petulant · Member · 3 comments

Fare thee well AB! May Nick Drake remain an eternal soundtrack.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 8:09 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 21 · michael

Enjoy your new assignment and thanks for a great ride!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 8:17 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 22 · Russ

hey andrew, i have so loved this site and your witty commentary on such a wide variety of stuff. not to mention great pics and vids. you helped inspire me to start my own blog, as a matter of fact because I enjoyed reading yours everyday. good luck man, all the best to ya.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 9:30 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 23 · Beej the Pink Sheep

Good bye, Andrew! Best of luck at the new URL.
Kisses.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 9:34 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 24 · Geoffrey

Good Luck Andrew, and thank you for a job well done!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 9:47 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 25 · Graham

We’ll miss you!! Under your command, Queerty has for years been the best resource for gay news on the Internet. Thanks for everything!

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 10:05 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 26 · Kid A

Yes, thank you Andrew, being a teen in rural Michigan, Queerty was often a much-needed dose of well, queerness.

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 10:26 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 27 · Nick

NOOOO :(

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 11:32 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 28 · damien

Before you go: Marry me!

:)

Good luck

Posted: Nov 7, 2008 at 11:49 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 29 · audiored · Member · 59 comments

Well that is lame..

But, I guess I’ll be gracious and wish you luck. =)

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 12:34 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 30 · Rafael

So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 5:47 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 31 · Adam

Best of luck Andrew – you were and awesome editor!

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 8:03 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 32 · faghag

oh dear…., Andrew, did you jump or were you pushed?

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 8:44 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 33 · tonyspats

Peace Andrew. You’ll be missed and then stalked.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 11:01 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 34 · Michael vdB

What? I just find a blog that is informative and witty and all that jazz and I come to the end of the venture? Le *sigh*! ;)

Thank-you for making the past couple of weeks exciting for me to be able to read your blog. I may be Canadian, but it is always good to keep on the informative political side of things as well down south.

Good luck and many blessings.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 11:17 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 35 · Tony

Thank you and good luck!

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 12:01 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 36 · JJJJ

Thanks for all your politically correct bullshit that sure didn’t help when it was time to vote on Prop 8. Weasel.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 12:24 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 37 · thatguyfromboston

Fare winds and following seas.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 1:02 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 38 · My View

You look sooo Jewish!

Al the best and good luck!

Please always remember:

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society!”

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 1:08 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 39 · Slider

Good Luck, Andrew and may the blessings of life and love and laughter and joy be always yours….and when things get crazy, remember every knock is a boost:)

all the best to you and all the best for you in your future endeavors!!

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 1:34 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 40 · faghag

@JJJJ: LOL
that’s just mean.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 3:30 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 41 · CHURCHILL-Y

Well and so comes to end free speech on Queerty. :)

Hope new Gay BLOGS are born and that they are more favorable to true American Ideals.

I hasd my beef with you, you know about the whole being in the tanks for Obama thing but as far as Gay bloggers come you were one truly great one.

Best of luck in all your future endeavours.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 4:46 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 42 · faghag

@CHURCHILL-Y: It’s not the end of free speech, it is hbowever the end for hate speech.
I wish you would just fuck off and leave us alone.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 5:05 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 43 · retrofit71 · Member · 75 comments

That sucks for us Belonsky. You’ve been my morning ritual for 2 years now. Not sure I’ll keep reading.. whats up the wowOwow, i can’t deal with the format.. so confusing.. is it only for women, or can I go there to? life.. change. xo Topher

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 6:23 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 44 · Tony

Nationwide Prop 8 protest

November 15th

http://www.jointheimpact.com

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 45 · Charles Merrill

Congratulations. These are power women who know what they are doing in back of your new venture. Probably give “View” a run for their money. Look forward to reading more about wowowow.

Posted: Nov 8, 2008 at 10:45 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 46 · Mister C · Member · 184 comments

Good Luck in all you do!

CHEERS!

Posted: Nov 9, 2008 at 4:21 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 47 · James

Andrew,

Good luck!

Posted: Nov 10, 2008 at 5:04 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 48 · Vinman · Member · 93 comments

You will be missed terribly!

Posted: Nov 10, 2008 at 7:54 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]
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No. 49 · Adrian L Acosta

see you at your new home mister AB.

Posted: Nov 10, 2008 at 11:36 am · @ReplyReply to this comment · [Flag?]

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