PinkOrchid
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PinkOrchid said:Growing up in the situation I did, it was always used with affection or neutrality, as was "queer." I didn't realize it was a "bad" word until I was older. I still use "queer" with affection, although it may not always be taken that way. I just can't help it, it's in my subconscious that way.
I feel labels ARE limiting, sometimes offensive, but I also like the way YOU use them and how you also go beyond traditional or mainstream labeling to find what works for you. Hopefully I can learn something from you in this regard and give up some of my resistance to them, IF they are used appropriately.
PinkOrchid said:I'd love to hear people's views on labels.
I have definite issues with them, I think they tend to reduce significant complexities to petty terms, and they are often inaccurate and invite stereotype. I'm talking here about labels like gay/lesbian/ bi/straight/TG/TS, etc.
Also, I'd like to know how people feel about other labels? Gay/homosexual/queer/fag, etc. Are any of them offensive to you? Does one convey more personal meaning to you than another?
Other thoughts on this topic?
glamorilla said:intent plays a big part in how offensive these words are.
personally i never liked the word "queer".
"Bad words. That's what they told us they were, remember? 'That's a bad word.' 'Awwww.' There are no bad words. Bad thoughts, bad intentions, and words. " - George Carlin
"I love words. I thank you for hearing my words. I want to tell you something about words that I uh, I think is important. I love..as I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. Words are all we have really. " - George Carlin