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2. I think it depends on...

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 12:14 PM

Nov 18

...whether someone is offended by it or not.

Would you be offended if someone called you Queer? If so, don't use 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

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