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[–]OPPRESSED_REPTILIANIntersex male | GNC | Don't call me "a gay", "twink" or "queen" 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

I don't believe it's a slur but it's pretty disrespectful, and saying "The queer community" is really no better than "The fag community" or "The sissy butt boy community"

[–]ImPiqued1111111[S] 9 insightful - 3 fun9 insightful - 2 fun10 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

You know, another thing I thought of after posting this...a FB friend of mine recently mentioned that she is "queer". This doesn't really provide any meaningful information. She's female and presents as stereotypically feminine. So she could be a lesbian, or bi, or identify as non-binary, or a pre-transition trans man even? (Shes relatively young.) Or maybe even one of these yahoos that thinks being poly means they are part of the LGBTQ+++ community. I, of course, am not entitled to that information about her. But then what's the point of mentioning it?

Beyond my original question of whether or not it's offensive, or in poor taste, it just seems like a meaningless term in today's climate.

I might also be misinformed.

[–]KCStuffedAnimal 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

No, you're not misinformed. You're right on the money, honey.

[–]ImPiqued1111111[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks. :) The people in this sub are so lovely.