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loli phabay

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18. i look at it in the same way as people use ethnic slurs, if you self identify then i dont see an iss
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:39 PM
Nov 2012

issue with it. but its their group so you make the rules. I also believe that another group such as outlined by the other viewpoint is neccassary as not everyone walks in lockstep.

Signed, BTA Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #1
Recommend (from an ally) Hong Kong Cavalier Nov 2012 #2
so those who self identify on a different basis than you are not welcome? ok nt msongs Nov 2012 #3
I think there is ample reason to have two GLBT groups in view of this MNBrewer Nov 2012 #4
I don't have a problem with another Group William769 Nov 2012 #6
Two groups is not the issue. Jamastiene Nov 2012 #9
You call them slurs MNBrewer Nov 2012 #12
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
Yes, it may be empowering for some Marrah_G Nov 2012 #22
The 'empowering' by 'reclaiming old slurs is a really dated concept. Very 1986. Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #53
Fully support that. closeupready Nov 2012 #5
Thats a given. William769 Nov 2012 #7
I disagree with that suggestion MNBrewer Nov 2012 #13
Democratic Underground should not be helping direct traffic closeupready Nov 2012 #15
You said "hate speech websites" MNBrewer Nov 2012 #16
"Who gets to draw up the list?" List? I don't know what you're talking about. closeupready Nov 2012 #17
I think thats the "American Family Association". William769 Nov 2012 #19
You are doing extremely well. closeupready Nov 2012 #20
If one goes to other websites Bohunk68 Nov 2012 #43
Real journalism is one thing; depraved blog entries are entirely another. closeupready Nov 2012 #44
Signed, CMW. Call Me Wesley Nov 2012 #8
Signed, Vanje Vanje Nov 2012 #10
Consider me onboard. Pug. Puglover Nov 2012 #11
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
Signed, Marrah Marrah_G Nov 2012 #23
I don't post in this forum for one simple reason. Walking on 'eggshells' is not my thing. eom Purveyor Nov 2012 #26
No one needs to walk on 'eggshells' but people do need to be respectful. William769 Nov 2012 #27
I've pursued this forum and it is 'eggshells'...indeed. No thanks. No worries however, I'm ok with Purveyor Nov 2012 #28
No problem. William769 Nov 2012 #29
Then I must be reading an illusion. plantwomyn Nov 2012 #54
Guess so but 'illusions' can be fun at times so 'knock yourself out' and enjoy. eom Purveyor Nov 2012 #56
follow the golden rule Mothdust Nov 2012 #30
That is very good advice, unfortunately a lot of people don't follow it. William769 Nov 2012 #31
+1 Vanje Nov 2012 #32
Signed, Heidi. Heidi Nov 2012 #33
Does this include using the word "gay" to describe myself, the word the letter G in LGBT designates? Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #34
nope Vanje Nov 2012 #35
lol Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #36
I'm sorry you dont have better things to do than to research my old posts Vanje Nov 2012 #37
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
Uh. No Vanje Nov 2012 #39
Pardon me, Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #41
You signed up a week ago, and you're already disrupting the forum. closeupready Nov 2012 #45
Sorry you see it that way. Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #47
This is just an observation. William769 Nov 2012 #48
I have actually participated in other threads and in other forums. Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #49
Q center allows others to self identify, it does not insist on calling people words they Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #55
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #64
The OP is not up to interpertation. William769 Nov 2012 #40
Thanks for the reply. Will do. Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #42
It's that way. Call Me Wesley Nov 2012 #46
If you can't tell the difference between a slur and self-identification Creideiki Nov 2012 #50
Creidiki, I can tell the difference. Scruffy Rumbler Nov 2012 #51
Sigh, it's tricky tricky Prism Nov 2012 #52
I sort of liken it to this: Marrah_G Nov 2012 #57
Yeah, but the question then is . . . Prism Nov 2012 #61
I think its more of a social setting Marrah_G Nov 2012 #62
Post #57 said it best. William769 Nov 2012 #63
This latest language jihad has made me less likely to post, myself MNBrewer Nov 2012 #58
Today, I'm "rude". Tomorrow, I'm a "word police" officer. Do I ever get to win? closeupready Nov 2012 #59
I have a friend who self-identifies with the ""q-word." okasha Nov 2012 #60
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