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Smarmie Doofus

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14. How about "sexual minorities" instead?

Reply to LostOne4Ever (Reply #13)

Fri Aug 21, 2015, 08:21 AM

Aug 2015

Seven syllables, total.

As opposed to a HUNDRED and seven.

Communicating precisely ( or within an eyelash of precisely) the same idea.

Of course "queer" is only *one* syllable. But due to it's long history in the language and......given it's recent adoption by some ( but not all) elements of the LGBT, etc. movement..... its use sets the stage for all kinds of confusion.

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I have a serious question about verbiage. [View all] flamin lib Aug 2015 OP

That is a good question HappyinLA Aug 2015 #1

Can your elaborate on the 'questioning'? Questioning what or who about what? Sorry to be dense. nt flamin lib Aug 2015 #2

meaning HappyinLA Aug 2015 #4

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for your answer and patience. flamin lib Aug 2015 #5

"Queer" has always been a bit of a sitcky wicket. Behind the Aegis Aug 2015 #3

Thank you for the answer. flamin lib Aug 2015 #6

I use queer as a sexual identity, and as a catch-all for LGBTQ people in general. DemocraticWing Aug 2015 #7

Being of a younger generation... Fearless Aug 2015 #8

Thank you for the thoughtful and personal response. flamin lib Aug 2015 #9

Personally, I have never liked the word queer. BeeBee Aug 2015 #10

*Anything* is easier to say than LGBTQQIA. n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #11

"Queer" in this context is short for "genderqueer" Betty Karlson Aug 2015 #12

It is my understanding that it is a catch all term LostOne4Ever Aug 2015 #13

How about "sexual minorities" instead? Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #14

I also have some recoil from having the term perjoratively utilized in my youth, nightscanner59 Aug 2015 #15

Everyone is on point Chitown Kev Aug 2015 #16

Can I tag onto this subject? noamnety Aug 2015 #17

I agree that straight people should use great caution in using the word "queer" for individuals. nomorenomore08 Aug 2015 #18