mudcrip

joined 1 year ago
[–] mudcrip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Not sure if we have an agreed definition on slur, so I agree it can be used in an insulting context like a lot of words can be. But I doubt that you are qualified to say almost always, the internet and even just twitter is a big place. If you feel that way, that probably reflects more on the kinds of conversations you see or participate in (not an attack, just I personally don't like reading heated threads and don't use twitter)

[–] mudcrip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Hope you're doing better, it's hard/impossible to change other people

[–] mudcrip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Interesting read, I agree that it could encourage homophobia in other people which is not good

[–] mudcrip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 year ago

I also have that habit unfortunately

I thought it would be interesting to post this here because i wanted a perspective from people who are closer to or are part of a community that might be offended by this figure of speech

 

I grew up with an older brother who would call things gay in a derogatory way back when we were teenagers and i also picked up the habit even though I had never met a gay person and have never had (and still dont have) any hate for them or anyone regardless of sexual preference or gender identity

I still call things gay tho to this day, usually when something kinda annoying happens (e.g. that was kinda gay when the teacher made us do extra homework)

I'm sure there are people who might feel hurt about that so i filter myself when meeting new people and i generally use it less these days but it happens sometimes

Anyone else relate to this?