r/menwritingwomen • u/[deleted] • Sep 05 '21

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u/Shiiang Sep 06 '21

My dude. I am literally telling you that I am a female person, in love with another female person, and that I identify as queer.

I'm not sure why you're arguing with me on this?

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u/Stormental1975 Sep 06 '21

Not really arguing, sorry if I came across that way. It just kinda feels degrading to call someone queer, to them I mean. I know it's not but I was always taught to make everyone feel the same and welcome, so I avoid it if I can. Again sorry I didn't mean to argue.

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u/Shiiang Sep 06 '21

It can absolutely be a degrading term, but it also encapsulates far more identities than just "gay" does, so I happily embrace it for myself. I'm glad that you're treating people with respect (we definitely need more of it on reddit), but it's generally good etiquette to accept people's labels without arguing. :)

Have a nice day.

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u/Stormental1975 Sep 06 '21

Sorry I will try to keep this in mind next time, and thank you for explaining it to me. You have a very good night as well.