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Originally Posted by Dream Crusher
If you say that word reflexively surely it means you use the word in normal conversation. This is a pretty normal word for homophobes to use I'd think. People that are pro LGBTQ+ also use this word? Why?
lots of people who /are/ LGBTQ+ use this word when referring to others who are also LGBTQ+, much like people of color and the N-word. seems to be like a term of endearment between members of an out-group that share a common struggle, apparently?
...maybe Mariano's trying to tell us all something there?