Many people think that the idea of polygamy is somewhat an underground idea. Granted, they do live on secluded ranches and in isolated communities, but it isn't to say that polygamy isn't trying to become mainstream. The show Sister Wives has attracted a lot of attraction for polygamy, but different polygamist groups also run websites. I was reading through this "main" website on polygamy and it seems that they try to address the controversy behind the culture along with explaining what it actually is.
By publishing this I'm not saying that I am in favor of what they do, but I do think that it is good to realize that they are trying to educate others about what they do and why they do it. Also, by having this website, I think it unites polygamists because they are no longer recognized as singular communities, rather they are united with other polygamists around the world. They are becoming more technology friendly. There are now websites to meet other polygamists. I mean there will be people that say having that is unnecessary, but for "normal" people there are things like match.com, so why shouldn't they have something to communicate with others just like them?
I agree that polygamists should have there own way to communicate with each other just like monogamists and I think it's great how you are exploring a different idea with such an open mind. It's curious to me why someone would want to be married to a person with multiple wives or husbands because society dictates that it's normal to have one spouse at a time.
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