How queer

[Arkanin]

Why isn't there an option for "Straight -- I self-identify as queer"? I refuse to vote, now.

 

[Spinrad]

Yes indeed! I identify myself as Ghay, but likes girls and hates scented candles.

 

[Arkanin]

Yes indeed! I identify myself as Ghay, but likes girls and hates scented candles.

Yep! You take a gay dude, make him a little more manly (maybe a little more mean) and you make him straight (also, he finds women downright hot), and you get me.

 

[hernyaccent]

I am a lesbian and I find offense being called queer. I don't know many people who like being called a term that means worthless or suspicious.

 

[12volt_man]

Just wondering what people's feelings on here were about the use of the word "queer".

Personally, I self-identify as queer, but on the other hand, some in the LGBT scene seem to find it offensive no matter what the context.

Poll coming in a sec.

I use the word all the time, but not referring to gays. It actually was a real word before homosexuals started using it.

 

[Scally Cap]

I, for one, refuse to give it up. I do have Scrabble and Boggle careers to look out for, after all...

 

[Spinrad]

I would say my ghayness rests mainly in the fact that I want them (the queerz) to have whatever I can have. And I want to promote the ghay agenda and even hope they find a way to recruit kids like everyone thinks they can do. I hope my own son gets recruited.

 

[rnmomof7]

Mot hat on

Guys this could be considered a "homosexual thread " that requires some outside substantiation on every post.

It could also seem right on the edge of this part of rule 4

4.1 You will not post, attach, use or send any posts, PMs, links, images or files:
a. that are obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit (including any descriptions of sexual organs or activities in any detail). This is a PG-rated website.
b. that are hateful, racist, or sexist (discussions regarding certain biblical interpretations on the roles of men and women will not be considered "sexist" under this rule).


I am going to leave it up as a poll because I think that how we address people reflects how we treat them, so I see it as a legitimate topic.

This is only a heads up that if the thread drifts or if people post hateful posts I will remove it from the forum.

SO PLEASE keep to the topic and do not stray, be civil and considerate.

Thanks

I am going to vote now


Mot hat off

 

[KristiLee]

I think if someone is odd then they are queer.

I agree, since that is what the definition of the word is. "Odd or unconventional, as in behavior; eccentric." I call my husband queer when he is acting foolish.

 

[Scally Cap]

Guys this could be considered a "homosexual thread " that requires some outside substantiation on every post.

Well, in that case, let me append this substantiation to my previous post regarding my need to keep "queer" in my vocabulary...

 

[Thirst_For_Knowledge]

I've never been told by anyone that it was offensive to them, so I never thought of it as offensive. I don't use the word though, simply because it is unpleasing to me ears. It's one of those words that I just don't like the sound of. Much like pork.

Eh, I'm weird.

 

[rnmomof7]

Well, in that case, let me append this substantiation to my previous post regarding my need to keep "queer" in my vocabulary...

 

[Spinrad]

Oh, just lock the thread and be dione with it.

 

[skinner]

Let's take the words "queer" "gay" and "straight" back to their original meanings.
I find being called straight highly offensive. I prefer to be called a woman lover or perhaps "God's gift to women" (sarcasm)
Perhaps ya'll could call yourselves same-sex lovers?

 

[Scally Cap]

I'm not fond of "sphagnum" either. It's one of those words that sounds like it should be vulgar, but isn't. Also hard to say it without spraying it.

 

[Spherical Time]

You know, I just noticed that you removed personal experience from the acceptable citations in regards to homosexuality. How inutterably sad.

Well, in my personal experience, I'm gay, but I don't have an internet link to prove it. I suppose it's time for this thread to get shut down.

 

[In A Perfect World]

I call some people queer jokingly, but I don't intend to convey the meaning that soceity has given the word toay. When I say it, I mean it literally: odd.

 

[Toboe]

LGBT - I find it offensive/consider it an insult
Call me gay or a phag but don't call me queer. I just don't like the way it sonds its like something someone would say in the 50s or what ever.

 

[Toboe]

[size=+2]queer[/size] [size=-1]ADJECTIVE:[/size]Inflected forms: queer·er, queer·est
1. Deviating from the expected or normal; strange: a queer situation. 2. Odd or unconventional, as in behavior; eccentric. See synonyms at strange. 3. Of a questionable nature or character; suspicious. 4. Slang Fake; counterfeit. 5. Feeling slightly ill; queasy.

Seems pretty much like it fits the lifestyle. Good word if you ask me.

Some one across the world could say the same about your lifestyle.

 

[Eldy]

Some one across the world could say the same about your lifestyle.

How profound.