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hlthe2b

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6. Yes, I will never use the term for that reason. But, it is not my

Sun Jan 22, 2023, 11:09 AM

Jan 2023

opinion that matters in this-- being heterosexual I don't believe I have a stake nor the right to push my opinion on those who do.

That said, with respect to a similar issue that DOES impact me, women who think they are so "evolved" as to try to push the "c" word on me or other women in my circle better be prepared for a WWIII-level eruption/reaction-- because it WAS used against me and other women of my generation to intentionally diminish and harm us in the workplace. It isn't cool, it doesn't matter if the Brits use it differently, and it is never going to be 'reclaimed' if I have anything to say about it. FAAFO (yes, I am serious).

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'Gay' or 'queer'? On Twitter, the word debate rages on [View all] Behind the Aegis Jan 2023 OP

I'll be interested in LGBTQ DUer's thoughts on this... n/t hlthe2b Jan 2023 #1

Everything I've read/seen/discussed indicates it's mostly generational NullTuples Jan 2023 #12

Lesbian, Lezzie, Dyke, Femme, Queer, Woman Loving Womyn irisblue Jan 2023 #2

I'm straight male, but... Layzeebeaver Jan 2023 #3

It means when he said "we", "I" would've been more suitable. He was making a claim... NullTuples Jan 2023 #11

Fair enough and a good observation Layzeebeaver Jan 2023 #18

I doubt I'd have ever used "queer" because *I* see it as derogatory based on when I was a kid. underpants Jan 2023 #4

Yes, I will never use the term for that reason. But, it is not my hlthe2b Jan 2023 #6

Strange Currencies underpants Jan 2023 #7

I read the name of that game & it took me back. NullTuples Jan 2023 #13

I was called "queerbait" in middle and high school and frequently beaten bloody by bullies. hunter Jan 2023 #16

Queer has made a strong comeback Tree-Hugger Jan 2023 #5

I need to check with my daughter but don't use that word. That being said.... underpants Jan 2023 #8

Historically ... Pete Ross Junior Jan 2023 #9

I wonder if the shame of needing a code word is part of what the younger generations... NullTuples Jan 2023 #14

"Queer" isn't a term I identify with. David__77 Jan 2023 #10

That is correct! Younger people use it as an all-inclusive term that includes neurodiversity... NullTuples Jan 2023 #15

This one is interesting vercetti2021 Jan 2023 #17