I read a slew of articles on it from various news sources. My take on it is the same as Rabbi Dr. Richard Joel, Rabbi Yonah Reiss, and Rabbi Mayer Twersky, so clearly I understood it correctly. And one of the toeva speakers said it himself:
This person founded a toevah organization, and referred to the support for his toevah activities he received at this event. Hoda’as baal din keme’ah eidim.
And here is the message from the President and Menahel of RIETS:
In light of recent events, we want to reiterate the absolute prohibition of [mishkav zachar] relationships according to Jewish law. Of course, as was indicated in a message issued by our Roshei Yeshiva, those struggling with this issue require due sensitivity, although such sensitivity cannot be allowed to erode the Torah’s unequivocal condemnation of such activity. Sadly, as we have discovered, public gatherings addressing these issues, even when well-intentioned, could send the wrong message and obscure the Torah’s requirements of halakhic behavior and due modesty. Yeshiva has an obligation to ensure that its activities and events promote the primacy and sacredness of Torah in our lives and communities. We are committed to providing halakhic guidance and sensitivity with respect to all challenges confronted by individuals within our broader community, including [mishkav zachar] inclinations, in a discreet, dignified and appropriate fashion.
President Richard M. Joel Menahel Rabbi Yona Reiss
Swiper from another blog which swiped it from the Jewish star:
[desecration of G-d’s name]
[an abomination]
[mishkav zachar]