That depends on the user, doesn't it? For a lot of people, flamboyance is seen as neutral or even positive. Just because a common usage is negative doesn't detract from individual use and view.
I'm not "arguing on and on" about it. It's simply a point I brought up to mention that even offensive words can change meaning and be use nonoffensively.
My use of dated words was off my original point of words changing meaning. It was in no way a "misdirect" nor meant to be one, and frankly I resent the accusation.
If you want to sit in on our chats, go right ahead. I can give you the chat room name and everything. Eventually it'll pop up and you'll see for yourself.
Illusion? When used as positive? I would say that's the OPPOSITE of homophobia right there. Also, coming as someone who was bullied relentlessly in school and STILL IS, I find that argument reductive and marginalizing.
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I'm not "arguing on and on" about it. It's simply a point I brought up to mention that even offensive words can change meaning and be use nonoffensively.
My use of dated words was off my original point of words changing meaning. It was in no way a "misdirect" nor meant to be one, and frankly I resent the accusation.
If you want to sit in on our chats, go right ahead. I can give you the chat room name and everything. Eventually it'll pop up and you'll see for yourself.
Illusion? When used as positive? I would say that's the OPPOSITE of homophobia right there. Also, coming as someone who was bullied relentlessly in school and STILL IS, I find that argument reductive and marginalizing.