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Is using terms like 2SLGBTQQIA+ insensitive? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Macropolis@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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So I've recently been trying to use the term "2SLGBTQQIA+" over "LGBTQ" as it seems more inclusive, and includes first nation peoples beliefs on sexuality and gender, as well as including and differentiating "queer" from "questioning". It's not perfect (still combines A for ally and A for Asexual) but I think ally could just be included in the "+" portion. Regardless, It seems that people unfamiliar with this term just think I'm being a smart ass or a bigot. When truly I want to know what the limits of what "the community" feel is appropriate. Thank you to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.

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[-] Macropolis@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I appreciate your opinion. while I'm fully supportive of anyone being / loving whoever, however they want. I was trying to think harder about how LGBT+ is communicated. one part of my brain loves the unwieldily ever expanding acronym, but it seems to piss people off. Also makes discussion more difficult. Yet on pride month 2SLGBTQQIA+ was what was plastered in the break rooms and lobby.

[-] Ringmasterincestuous@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The more definitive you make it the more divisive it becomes.. i immediately start analysing what you used and picking out what you chose to exclude.

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