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[–]wafflegaffWoman. SuperBi. 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

It's simple. Keep terms out of this debate that don't apply. Bisexual doesn't apply. It's not "well it's the closest." Unless you'd like us to use "lesbian" and force it to mean that you are also attracted to trans women by default.

Which is not what it means, and that's why I don't play along with abusing that term at your expense. I expect the same respect in return, instead of excuses for why people keep misusing the term.

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    [–]wafflegaffWoman. SuperBi. 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

    I can see that, and don't agree that you respect the sexuality of bisexuals if you insist on pasting something different on top of it. Just as you wouldn't appreciate it if I did the same to you.

    We agree it is something different, whether your idea of a subcategory or my suggestion of an entirely different term, and to avoid confusion and harassment of bisexual people, that needs to be articulated in a non-confusing way. The best way to do this is to not use an existing term with a specific meaning.

    It must be easier to stick to this particular opinion when the outcome of promoting this idea does not affect you personally in a negative way. You talk about us as if we are an abstract concept, rather than human beings who are subject to crappy treatment because you and others keep pushing this idea.

    I would suggest having a little more empathy for those of us who are affected negatively by people pushing this definition of who we are. Try it some time. Digging in your heels on this helps no one but you, defending your own argument.

    [–]throwaway999 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

    I understand not wanting to be associated with people you consider to be degenerate, but they fit the definition of "bisexual" and that's the end of it.

    [–]wafflegaffWoman. SuperBi. 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

    Trying to shut down a dialogue by force proves you know your argument is weak.

    [–]throwaway999 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    It's just the definition.