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stevenleser

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15. Are we talking about parts of speech? IOW, referring to an individual, that person is transgender
Sat Apr 12, 2014, 10:02 AM
Apr 2014

but speaking of the T in LGBT is that Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual and Transgendered folks?

I use this a lot so this is important for me to know. I want to say it right.

oh ok rumdude Apr 2014 #1
Speaking of which, Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #2
I consider "transsexual" to be a subset of "transgender." Jennes Apr 2014 #3
+1. Most of my transsexual friends prefer to be recognized as transsexual. Zorra Apr 2014 #21
"sex" and "gender" are synonymous in this context Major Nikon Apr 2014 #37
I always think of transsexual Boreal Apr 2014 #4
Then why is it in the dictionary? Major Nikon Apr 2014 #5
Dictionaries reflect usage gollygee Apr 2014 #6
Grammatically, transgendered is well-formed, just like 'gendered' muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #7
I don't see them as being the same gollygee Apr 2014 #8
Yes, but that's a matter of preferred usage, not grammar (nt) muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #9
What is in the dictionary does not match with the preference of those described Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #11
I'm not so sure most have a preference one way or another Major Nikon Apr 2014 #30
I linked to that in another post of mine. Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #40
Four of the first five dictionaries I've just tried disagree with you, I'm afraid. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #10
Many transgender individuals do find it at least borderline offensive. Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #12
And am I correct in surmising that you are a *straighted* white male? Try this: Zorra Apr 2014 #18
Comparing the word to straight or gay or lesbian is also incorrect. False equivalency. phleshdef Apr 2014 #20
And your post seems like conservative authoritarian dominant straight majority police bullshit that Zorra Apr 2014 #31
That's a bit overly harsh, don't you think? AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #41
Maybe. I suppose that, as a female minority liberal LGBT feminist, I may be Zorra Apr 2014 #45
I'm not sure you quite got my point, TBH.(do I detect a hint of sarcasm?) AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #47
I believe I got your point, well taken. Zorra Apr 2014 #52
LOL, what did I say that was even remotely "conservative". You're just throwing word arounds now. phleshdef Apr 2014 #43
I see it as kind of one of those conservative Duck Dynasty Dude type things. Zorra Apr 2014 #55
well how you see it is misguided at best.... phleshdef Apr 2014 #56
No, you would not be. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #23
Fair enough. Would you mind posting the links to your dictionary variants Zorra Apr 2014 #26
I thought they were four of the first five that came up when I googled "dictionary". Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #32
OK, when I google Zorra Apr 2014 #33
Preference and grammar go in different directions here chimaxx May 2016 #57
Thank you, I did not realize this etherealtruth Apr 2014 #13
I guess someone should tell this support site that. Nye Bevan Apr 2014 #14
That site is out of line with real life discussions I have had Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #16
Well said. Ms. Toad. nt Zorra Apr 2014 #27
how about just recognizing qazplm Apr 2014 #29
That's pretty much what I said - Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #36
Too funny! I was born LGBT, and am very active in many aspects of the LGBT community, on Zorra Apr 2014 #25
OK, well if you think this is important, good luck with your mission. Nye Bevan Apr 2014 #28
Thanks. We're winning, and it's getting closer to game over all the time. Zorra Apr 2014 #35
Are we talking about parts of speech? IOW, referring to an individual, that person is transgender stevenleser Apr 2014 #15
Always use transgender, and you won't ruffle any feelings in the LGBT Zorra Apr 2014 #22
Got it. Thanks Zorra! stevenleser Apr 2014 #34
"I use this a lot so this is important for me to know. I want to say it right." Seconded. AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #42
Thank you for that, Zorra! Sissyk Apr 2014 #17
Given the part of the country I live in... Shandris Apr 2014 #19
Hey, good to know. Thanks, Zorra! calimary Apr 2014 #24
So transgender is the preference but transgendered is OK too. Got it. JJChambers Apr 2014 #38
Grammatically correct, certainly, but judging by responses to this thread not "OK". N.T Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #48
I've tried not to use "transgendered" myself, TBH. AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #39
My guess is that 'transgendered' is not use as a slur Jenoch Apr 2014 #44
That's lazy thinking, then. TransitJohn Apr 2014 #50
you should take your fight to the dictionary Takket Apr 2014 #46
I know. Neanderthals still use the "n" word, the "c" word, "f---ot, etc. also, Zorra Apr 2014 #51
And definitely not transgendered in the Ukraine! WinkyDink Apr 2014 #49
"inappropriate" words are among my favorites demwing Apr 2014 #53
kick & recommended. William769 Apr 2014 #54
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