MaggieD
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I think the idea is to "own" the word, Mags, to take away its power to offend.
Thing is, it offends ME that ANYONE would call ANYONE a Queer. Lol.
Well, I guess it really depends on the context of how the word "Queer" is used.
How about, "Anybody queer here? Please raise your hands."
There's a thread in this forum that purposefully addresses LGBT people as queers. WTF? How is that appropriate? Where I come from, that's pretty much the equivalent of the N word. So are we so enlightened now that we can call people of different sexual orientations "queer"? Or is this one of those words where, if you are one, it's perfectly okay?
Some people are their own worst enemies.
Or is this one of those words where, if you are one, it's perfectly okay?
Some people are their own worst enemies.
you people are just to pc,a queer is a queer ,you do not like the term so i should not use the term ,you people are just what is wrong with the left to much feelings,i do not like that word and because i am a queer i should be able to ban that word because it hurts my feelings,you people are what you are .
seems like i remember a sign that red, i am queer and i am here ,i guess that guy was not pc enough for you whiners either.
run don run
you people are just to pc,a queer is a queer ,you do not like the term so i should not use the term ,you people are just what is wrong with the left to much feelings,i do not like that word and because i am a queer i should be able to ban that word because it hurts my feelings,you people are what you are .
seems like i remember a sign that red, i am queer and i am here ,i guess that guy was not pc enough for you whiners either.
run don run
you people are just to pc,a queer is a queer ,you do not like the term so i should not use the term ,you people are just what is wrong with the left to much feelings,i do not like that word and because i am a queer i should be able to ban that word because it hurts my feelings,you people are what you are .
seems like i remember a sign that red, i am queer and i am here ,i guess that guy was not pc enough for you whiners either.
run don run
...What?
There's a thread in this forum that purposefully addresses LGBT people as queers. WTF? How is that appropriate? Where I come from, that's pretty much the equivalent of the N word. So are we so enlightened now that we can call people of different sexual orientations "queer"? Or is this one of those words where, if you are one, it's perfectly okay?
Some people are their own worst enemies.
The word "queer" has a very complicated history, both from within and without the queer community.
It has been used by those outside it as a slur at various points in time. It has also been reclaimed several times.
It has been rejected by some people in the more "old guard" segments of the community, who don't think gender identities or non-binary sexualities should be included in the community at all (yes, there are such people).
Personally, since the acronym is always changing, I have always used "queer community." I have never had someone take offence to it, because intent is everything with that word, and I personally wish to align myself with being supportive of the entire spectrum, not just the binary non-straight sexualities and nothing else.
There's a thread in this forum that purposefully addresses LGBT people as queers. WTF? How is that appropriate? Where I come from, that's pretty much the equivalent of the N word. So are we so enlightened now that we can call people of different sexual orientations "queer"? Or is this one of those words where, if you are one, it's perfectly okay?
Some people are their own worst enemies.
And where exactly do you come from? (rhetorical) "Location: Chicago Area" I dont think you have a great point of reference for either of those terms.
The word "queer" has a very complicated history, both from within and without the queer community.
It has been used by those outside it as a slur at various points in time. It has also been reclaimed several times.
It has been rejected by some people in the more "old guard" segments of the community, who don't think gender identities or non-binary sexualities should be included in the community at all (yes, there are such people).
Personally, since the acronym is always changing, I have always used "queer community." I have never had someone take offence to it, because intent is everything with that word, and I personally wish to align myself with being supportive of the entire spectrum, not just the binary non-straight sexualities and nothing else.
That's one of the more ridiculous posts I've read on DP. Congratulations.
Pardon me, let's if I can translate.
You people are just too pc. A queer is a queer. You do not like the term so I should not use the term. You people are just what is wrong with the left. To much feelings, "I do not like that word and because i am a queer i should be able to ban that word because it hurts my feelings." You people are what you are.
Seems like I remember a sign that read, "I am queer and I am here." I guess that guy was not pc enough for you whiners either.
Run Don(ald Trump) run.
There's a thread in this forum that purposefully addresses LGBT people as queers. WTF? How is that appropriate? Where I come from, that's pretty much the equivalent of the N word. So are we so enlightened now that we can call people of different sexual orientations "queer"? Or is this one of those words where, if you are one, it's perfectly okay?
Some people are their own worst enemies.
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