Same-sex marriage coming to Utah

[imanihonjin]

it would probably be less offensive if "opposite sex attraction" were a descriptor that was used by anyone at any time.

What is the corollary to gay for a heterosexual?

[imanihonjin]

I hope not. Too many things I already have to remember not to say in order not to be shunned by the forward and progressive thinking folks.

Like:

Illegals aren't illegals

People who are attracted to the same sex really aren't

Religious extremists are really only extremists, unless they use speech not acceptable to the elite's, then they are religious extremists. I would like to hang out with the really cool and progressive folks, but I am just not learned enough PC wise.

In the tax world "non-resident alien" is a term of art that is defined by the IRS. We were told by the HR department that we could not use that term because "aliens" was offensive.

[imanihonjin]

"Gay" is much better, if only to eschew surplusage. Why use five syllables when one will do?

This is the best argument.

[byu71]

"Gay" is much better, if only to eschew surplusage. Why use five syllables when one will do?

I am asking you to educate me here as I know you will do so without the condescending bull crap. I know you would like to be condescending, but you won't do it.


Gay - My understanding is that can refer to both male's and female's. I assume using the term male and female in this context is not offensive?


Lesbian - My understanding is this term only refers to the female's.

I honestly don't know the accepted term if you are just referring to a Gay who is male.

Can you help me here? I hate being ignorant.

[byu71]

In the tax world "non-resident alien" is a term of art that is defined by the IRS. We were told by the HR department that we could not use that term because "aliens" was offensive.

Since you are replying to a post of mine, I would like to make it clear I personally do not use the word alien anymore. The first thing I think of when I say alien is something from another world. Illegals are from this world.

However, if someone used the term I doubt I would feel the need to correct them.

[Donuthole]

This is the best argument.

Wrong. Those of us who get paid by the syllable prefer "same-gender attraction."

[smokymountainrain]

I am asking you to educate me here as I know you will do so without the condescending bull crap. I know you would like to be condescending, but you won't do it.


Gay - My understanding is that can refer to both male's and female's. I assume using the term male and female in this context is not offensive?


Lesbian - My understanding is this term only refers to the female's.

I honestly don't know the accepted term if you are just referring to a Gay who is male.

Can you help me here? I hate being ignorant.

Now you're just trolling Donuthole.

[Uncle Ted]

I am asking you to educate me here as I know you will do so without the condescending bull crap. I know you would like to be condescending, but you won't do it.


Gay - My understanding is that can refer to both male's and female's. I assume using the term male and female in this context is not offensive?


Lesbian - My understanding is this term only refers to the female's.

I honestly don't know the accepted term if you are just referring to a Gay who is male.

Can you help me here? I hate being ignorant.

Singing the song "Lesbian Seagull" in my head helps me keep these terms straight... Maybe it will work for you:

[TripletDaddy]

What is the corollary to gay for a heterosexual?

straight.

[smokymountainrain]

I honestly don't know the accepted term if you are just referring to a Gay who is male.

Can you help me here? I hate being ignorant.

Fudge packer?

[TripletDaddy]

I am definitely attracted to the opposite sex. Be honest, if I blurted that out someone would accuse me of being anti-gay because I was saying that to show I am somehow superior to those who aren't.

I doubt this would happen because it would require someone to be listening to you.

[imanihonjin]

Wrong. Those of us who get paid by the syllable prefer "same-gender attraction."

This is a solid argument for a select few.

[imanihonjin]

straight.

Isn't that term offensive? Suggesting that one form of sexual orientation is "straight" is to suggest superiority over other sexual orientations.

[byu71]

I doubt this would happen because it would require someone to be listening to you.

You're slipping. On a scale of 1-10 I would give that a 4 and I am being generous because of your reputation.

Now if your audience is the JL types, then you probably did score a 9.

[Joe Public]

Eric Snider (whose articles I still enjoy reading) is gay. I didn't know.

http://www.ericdsnider.com/snide/love-and-sects/

I was unaware.

Nor did I.

I thought he made it pretty clear. He referred to his car in several of his articles. He had named his car "Pedro" if memory serves. Only girls and gay guys name their cars.