In honor of #Pride, a handy guide in the use of the f-slur historically levelled at gay men
Are you gay?
If yes, you may use that word around other gays who do not mind that word. (I am not one such gay. Sorry about that.)
If no, then never. Not ever.
Are you gay?
If yes, you may use that word around other gays who do not mind that word. (I am not one such gay. Sorry about that.)
If no, then never. Not ever.
I would further suggest that, even if you are gay, you should strenuously avoid using that word around your straight friends, because that may give them the erroneous impression that they are also free to do so.
Which, as I said, is literally never true.
Which, as I said, is literally never true.
In general, I have found a policy of under no circumstances whatsoever using any kind of slur against a group of people to which I do not myself belong has served me well. Having lightning-bright lines around such words offers helpful clarity.
Lastly, then I will be still, every so often a gay will playfully say some beloved performer or icon "can say f-slur" as a means of signifying said iconic status.
I have no need to police anyone doing this, but quietly to myself I will always say "nope."
I have no need to police anyone doing this, but quietly to myself I will always say "nope."
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