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In response to "She didn't choose that word by accident -- nm" by znufrii

It's the word that's most often used to describe how people live.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Apr 11 '16, 10:29

Put away the LGBT hatey whistles here and read her entire quote.

Holy fuck.

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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

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