Word: 'Queer' offensive to gay community? - GoFuckYourself.com

tommy730 · 03-02-2014, 01:06 AM

JW about some opinions if 'Queer' is accepted or it is offensive in the gay community as far as porn goes.

Reason I ask, I acquired a domain name that has this word in it, as I don't know anything about the niche. I'd like to pass it on to someone who could use it but didn't know if they'd take offense and say GFY.

Kind of like some women address themselves as a sexy bitch, others would backhand you for it.

pimpmaster9000 · 03-02-2014, 04:07 AM

man if he can take dick up his ass he can take a comment about it

Arnox · 03-02-2014, 04:21 AM

As someone who deals with language a lot, you should only treat words as being offensive if they're used offensively.

You can say offensive things without using 'offensive' language:

I think individuals that are considered African American should be treated unequally when it comes to public services.

You can also say non-offensive things using 'offensive' language:

Damn nigga, that's one fine piece of ass!

Language should be treated as an entity that we use to convey ideas and concepts. If the ideas and concepts in one's head are not offensive, using so-called 'offensive' language does not suddenly make it offensive.

So no, the word 'queer' is not inherently offensive. The context that it's used in should decide if the usage of it is, though.

See Euphemism Treadmill for more information relevant to this discussion as well.

http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Euphemi...mism_treadmill

tommy730 · 03-02-2014, 05:01 AM

True that.

All depends on how you're saying it.

Eh, some people get offended about anything anyway, fuck 'em.

loreen · 03-02-2014, 05:23 AM

I wouldn't think so.
There is a huge series entitled Queer as folk: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262985/?ref_=nv_sr_1

TheDA · 03-02-2014, 06:02 AM

Queer is now a term used to relate to a whole genre of sexual lifestyles I believe, not just teh gays.

EddyTheDog · 03-02-2014, 06:20 AM

In most cases I would say it was OK - I would need to see the whole domain to say for sure though...

Best-In-BC · 03-02-2014, 07:15 AM

Yeah, and like the women who get offended by the word bitch, there worthless dick heads, so who gives a fuck.

dyna mo · 03-02-2014, 08:17 AM

Queers vs. THE Queers can have 2 separate meanings, I think too, kinda like Jews or The Jews, or Those blacks.

I think words like Homo and Fag are fine to use in an offensive but funny way.

You Homo. See? That's funny!

SilentKnight · 03-02-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

Queers vs. THE Queers can have 2 separate meanings, I think too, kinda like Jews or The Jews, or Those blacks.

I think words like Homo and Fag are fine to use in an offensive but funny way.

You Homo. See? That's funny!

I remember using the word homo in front of my mother one time. She really took an exception to it, calling it "antiquated" and "offensive".

So I said, "Okay...homo is bad. Should I use fudge-packer instead?"

So now I purposely use it in front of her just to get a rise outta her.

RubyGoodnight · 03-02-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDA

Queer is now a term used to relate to a whole genre of sexual lifestyles I believe, not just teh gays.

This - it's a term for those with fluid sex, gender and sexuality (those that fall outside the 'traditional' lines of gay & straight, male & female, etc).

InfoGuy · 03-02-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by loreen

I wouldn't think so.
There is a huge series entitled Queer as folk: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262985/?ref_=nv_sr_1

There was also a reality TV show called Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

ING82 · 03-02-2014, 10:10 AM

This thread is so queer...

CDSmith · 03-02-2014, 10:17 AM

Context is key.

"Take me to the nearest bar, cabbie, but not a queer bar" --- nothing wrong with that, even if the cabbie is queer. I mean gay.

But after you spit chewin' tabacky through the toothless gap in your sneered up redneck mouth you say "Fuckin' queer" while looking a guy up and down with over-emphasised disgust --- I'd say some people might take exception.

Context.

Rochard · 03-02-2014, 12:22 PM

You are what you are. You can either be offended or laugh it off. I'm Polish, and you can call me any name you wish. I could care less. (I love the Polish jokes too!)

HerPimp · 03-02-2014, 12:28 PM

If you add a "fucking" before most terms it gets filthy.

jigg · 03-02-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyGoodnight

This - it's a term for those with fluid sex, gender and sexuality (those that fall outside the 'traditional' lines of gay & straight, male & female, etc).

correct. Though queer is also used as a catchall term that includes gay men and women, trans etc. as well.

Personally, as a gay man I dislike being referred to as queer or lgbt.

But I think you're okay using it for a gay site, just depends on the domain

Rumbledog · 03-02-2014, 07:20 PM

they are sexual deviants

InfoGuy · 03-02-2014, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Queers vs. THE Queers can have 2 separate meanings, I think too, kinda like Jews or The Jews, or Those blacks.

I think words like Homo and Fag are fine to use in an offensive but funny way.

You Homo. See? That's funny!

So would it be funny asking a British lad if he likes smoking fags?

(British translation for fags = cigarettes)

oppoten · 03-02-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyGoodnight

This - it's a term for those with fluid sex, gender and sexuality (those that fall outside the 'traditional' lines of gay & straight, male & female, etc).

But who decided this?

Everyone should speak of their own sexuality within their own frames of reference. Those who set out to shape the language, shouldn't get to dictate the language.

JockoHomo · 03-03-2014, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rumbledog

they are sexual deviants

What you talkin about Willis?

Porko · 03-03-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by crucifissio

man if he can take dick up his ass he can take a comment about it

03-02-2014, 01:06 AM	#1
tommy730 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 651	Word: 'Queer' offensive to gay community? JW about some opinions if 'Queer' is accepted or it is offensive in the gay community as far as porn goes. Reason I ask, I acquired a domain name that has this word in it, as I don't know anything about the niche. I'd like to pass it on to someone who could use it but didn't know if they'd take offense and say GFY. Kind of like some women address themselves as a sexy bitch, others would backhand you for it.

03-02-2014, 04:21 AM	#3
Arnox Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Radelaide Posts: 2,164	As someone who deals with language a lot, you should only treat words as being offensive if they're used offensively. You can say offensive things without using 'offensive' language: I think individuals that are considered African American should be treated unequally when it comes to public services. You can also say non-offensive things using 'offensive' language: Damn nigga, that's one fine piece of ass! Language should be treated as an entity that we use to convey ideas and concepts. If the ideas and concepts in one's head are not offensive, using so-called 'offensive' language does not suddenly make it offensive. So no, the word 'queer' is not inherently offensive. The context that it's used in should decide if the usage of it is, though. See Euphemism Treadmill for more information relevant to this discussion as well. http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Euphemi...mism_treadmill __________________ Need Text? X Copywriters \| Adult Writing Service - [email protected]

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tommy730 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 651	True that. All depends on how you're saying it. Eh, some people get offended about anything anyway, fuck 'em.

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EddyTheDog Just Doing My Own Thing Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Spain, New Zealand, GFY - Not Croydon... Posts: 25,114	In most cases I would say it was OK - I would need to see the whole domain to say for sure though...

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,388	Queers vs. THE Queers can have 2 separate meanings, I think too, kinda like Jews or The Jews, or Those blacks. I think words like Homo and Fag are fine to use in an offensive but funny way. You Homo. See? That's funny!

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,998	You are what you are. You can either be offended or laugh it off. I'm Polish, and you can call me any name you wish. I could care less. (I love the Polish jokes too!) __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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