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[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 0 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

No I've heard the chant, what I disagree with is that it's actually had an effect on how the word is perceived.

For example, call a former inmate a bitch or a queer. Hell, call random men bitches or queers. Examine the results.

[–] kryptonianCodeMonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

If they're a non-hetero person and you use it casually, I highly doubt they'll give a shit. If you use it like a pejorative, then is one. Like the word "Jew". That's the common word for those in that religion/ethnicity and very often used to self identify. But in certain contexts with certain intonation, it's understood to be a slur. The N word is less polite even among black people, but it's still a common word used to self identify for those in the black community, but is still very much a slur when used by those outside the community. Calling someone a genius can be a compliment, or an insult depending on context. Both can be true.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 hours ago

No I'm pretty sure you can apply a positive context to your use of the word and there are people who will still flip out at you about it.

I don't really care, there are certain things I can't stop — performative activism is one of them.