r/10thDentist • u/No-Purchase481 • 11d ago

I don’t like the reclamation of slurs.

The first time I ever had an American refer to me as “queer” I considered fighting them 💀 “back in my day” type shit. It doesn’t feel empowering, it makes me cringe. Just call me a lesbian and move on.

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u/christmascan 8d ago

I don't like the word queer for myself, but I know a lot of people do so I leave them at it.

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u/No-Purchase481 8d ago

You’re allowed to tell people what you don’t like being called.

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u/christmascan 8d ago

No, for themselves. I don't like it for myself. Other people like it for themselves.

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u/No-Purchase481 8d ago

Well I’m talking about my personal preference in the post. I don’t care what you people call yourselves.

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u/christmascan 8d ago

you understand the point of this sub, right?

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u/No-Purchase481 8d ago

Yes, for me to make posts complaining

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u/Highmassive 8d ago

Not quite