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In reply to the discussion: The LGBT Community is about as big a tent as there is. [View all]Vanje
(9,766 posts)35. nope
not worth it
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i look at it in the same way as people use ethnic slurs, if you self identify then i dont see an iss
loli phabay
Nov 2012
#18
The 'empowering' by 'reclaiming old slurs is a really dated concept. Very 1986.
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#53
"Who gets to draw up the list?" List? I don't know what you're talking about.
closeupready
Nov 2012
#17
Count me in. It's a new day, and this is another part of our positive forward progress.
Zorra
Nov 2012
#14
not trying to start a fight or anything, but words that some people call slurs are used commonly
loli phabay
Nov 2012
#21
Your right it comes down to this "I think it all comes down to know your audience."
William769
Nov 2012
#24
yup and thats why the groups are safe havens, but that dosent mean what offends people in the group
loli phabay
Nov 2012
#25
I don't post in this forum for one simple reason. Walking on 'eggshells' is not my thing. eom
Purveyor
Nov 2012
#26
I've pursued this forum and it is 'eggshells'...indeed. No thanks. No worries however, I'm ok with
Purveyor
Nov 2012
#28
Guess so but 'illusions' can be fun at times so 'knock yourself out' and enjoy. eom
Purveyor
Nov 2012
#56
Does this include using the word "gay" to describe myself, the word the letter G in LGBT designates?
Scruffy Rumbler
Nov 2012
#34
Sorry not searching out your old posts. Went to welcome and help and it was right there at the top.
Scruffy Rumbler
Nov 2012
#38
Q center allows others to self identify, it does not insist on calling people words they
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#55
Today, I'm "rude". Tomorrow, I'm a "word police" officer. Do I ever get to win?
closeupready
Nov 2012
#59