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pnwmom

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12. Members of the Queer community, which includes LGBTQ+ people and their allies and their children,

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 03:13 AM

Nov 20

often refer to the Queer community.

It takes the sting out of a term that was once used derogatorily, and it's a lot easier than referring to members of the LGBTQ+ community.

This is according to me, the daughter of a gay man. Unfortunately, some individuals might still be offended by the term, such as a member of the LGBTQ+ community who didn't know you well and didn't know whether you were using the term as a slur or not. So if you're not sure, it's probably better for you not to say it.

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I have a question about terminology: Is queer an offensive term to use? [View all] CrispyQ Nov 18 OP

Funny, odd. Peculiar. Strange and weird that you should ask. jaxexpat Nov 18 #1

I think it depends on... Think. Again. Nov 18 #2

That's a really good question Random Boomer Nov 18 #3

I will stick to gay & not worry about letters. CrispyQ Nov 18 #5

You can't go wrong with "gay." yardwork Dec 14 #16

The use of the "n word" jumped into my mind right away. BobTheSubgenius Nov 18 #6

I'm Bi... FirstLight Nov 18 #4

I've always preferred queer over gay Random Boomer Nov 18 #7

That also makes sense... FirstLight Nov 18 #9

I like it for that reason too. Susan Calvin Nov 19 #11

To me...... Butterflylady Nov 18 #8

When I was young, it was the most offensive ... 4th Nov 19 #10

Language & it's use & evolution is so interesting. CrispyQ Nov 20 #13

Members of the Queer community, which includes LGBTQ+ people and their allies and their children, pnwmom Nov 20 #12

i got a question . what does the q in lgbuq stand for? AllaN01Bear Nov 22 #14

LOL. That IS a good question!! CrispyQ Nov 22 #15