Day Without A Gay

[ASTalumna06]

Wow, definitely took the "breeders" comment as a joke.. and laughed. One of my gay friends says it all the time and I've never been bothered by it. And if that's considered some kind of slur toward heterosexuals, this country is definitely starting to take things way too seriously.

Rock on, non-breeders!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

One of my gay friends says it all the time and I've never been bothered by it.

Context matters.

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

And if that's considered some kind of slur toward heterosexuals, this country is definitely starting to take things way too seriously.

One part of increased tolerance is beginning to take things more seriously, for better or for worse.

Categorical distinctions are conducive to inequality in our language and behaviors. That can include the use of "breeder" and "nonbreeder," depending on the context.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Context matters.

Very true. And I don't think Senusret would post something to intentionally offend everyone here.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Very true. And I don't think Senusret would post something to intentionally offend everyone here.

Right and for me this isn't about Senusret. There's a larger point being made.

It is also difficult to gauge intent in many contexts. This is why outcome often matters more than intent. The road to getting cussed out is often paved with good intentions.