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In response to "so it is not possible to not agree with it, but also to be tolerant to it?" by groiny

Oh it totally is but "lifestyle" shows she's not tolerant. You just don't say that when you're trying to be a celebrity. -- nm

Posted by MDH (aka MDH) Apr 11 '16, 10:17

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It shows ignorance. Not necessarily intolerance. -- nm - pmb Apr 11, 10:26 1
- i agree with this. i totally understand the problem with the word, but to me it sounds like someone who has very little larger-world life - Andie Apr 11, 10:34
No, it shows she used a word that isn't accurate. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:19 24
- She didn't choose that word by accident -- nm - znufrii Apr 11, 10:27 23
  - How do you know? -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 11, 10:48 2
    - Oh, honey. -- nm - Shaun Apr 11, 10:49
    - HEH -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 10:49
  - It's the word that's most often used to describe how people live. - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:29 14
    - It's also a word often used to argue for the denial of rights to gay people, as if it were something chosen. - znufrii Apr 11, 10:34 13
      - So, what is the proper word so I don't get attacked for using lifestyle - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:39 12
        
        Oh, honey. -- nm - znufrii Apr 11, 10:44 5
        
        What's the word? - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:46 4
        
        I don't hear a lot of people say "I support the gay lifestyle", they are more likely to say something like "I support equality" or "I support the LGBT - Roger More Apr 11, 11:02
        
        apparently not. - groiny Apr 11, 10:48
        
        is there one word to describe living as a straight person? -- nm - Andie Apr 11, 10:48 1
        
        boring? - Epiphany Apr 11, 11:11
        
        I think you you ever use "lifestyle" to describe someone who identifies as LGBTQ, you're going to get flack, because - TWuG Apr 11, 10:43 5
        
        It's 'Oh, honey' obviously, since znu was trying to help you. -- nm - Shaun Apr 11, 10:47
        
        What's the word then? - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:45 3
        
        If you want to be clear that someone is LBGTQ when describing then, just use "gay" or "lesbian" or any of the other descriptors indicated by LBGTQ - TWuG Apr 11, 10:54
        
        "Sexual orientation." Or "romantic attractions." - ReluctantCynic Apr 11, 10:48 1
        
        Thank you for the legitimate answer. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 11, 10:54
  - you know this how, exactly???? -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 10:28 4
    - Because it's a common part of the vernacular of the culture in which she was raised. - znufrii Apr 11, 10:31 3
      - And which culture is that? - ReluctantCynic Apr 11, 10:44 2
        
        You've managed to nail down the relevant points, pretty much. - znufrii Apr 11, 10:49 1
        
        My question is -- "How do you know what her cultural background is based on what she said in that quotation?" - ReluctantCynic Apr 11, 10:51
it may be just a poor choice of words by someone who really is not all that educated in it. -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 10:18

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