08-31-2012, 01:53 PM
RainbowMum, you wouldn't happen to be identifying with that last one, would ya? ;-)
All: So I have another question to throw in here. File it under "is it okay or derogatory?"
I haven't heard it in a while, but I used to hear "dyke" get tossed around a lot, always as a negative (therefore, it's not a word I like). But is it used in the community, or is it like calling somebody a bitch?
Does anyone have trouble with the word "lesbian"? Personally, I like "gay woman" better. Again, I'mnot sure if that's due solely to negative connotations or if I'm not the only one.
Thanks!
All: So I have another question to throw in here. File it under "is it okay or derogatory?"
I haven't heard it in a while, but I used to hear "dyke" get tossed around a lot, always as a negative (therefore, it's not a word I like). But is it used in the community, or is it like calling somebody a bitch?
Does anyone have trouble with the word "lesbian"? Personally, I like "gay woman" better. Again, I'mnot sure if that's due solely to negative connotations or if I'm not the only one.
Thanks!