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Comment by Kati * on September 26, 2011 at 8:23pm

hi emily !! :)

Comment by Emily Coles on September 19, 2011 at 10:34pm

Here you guys are! How did I not realize we had a queer group in here? I'm so glad to find the group :)

Comment by PaulaO on September 10, 2011 at 12:39pm

For one, us older lesbians don't like to be called 'gay' since that typically means homosexual male. I am a lesbian. And I dislike how long the acronym can get by trying to include everyone: LGBTIQ.....

Queer, however, is more encompassing and, as others have said, it is reclaiming our own language. By using a word used to hurt us, we take the sting out of it and make it ours. I'd rather be called queer than gay.

Comment by Muragaki on September 9, 2011 at 9:25pm

Gary, I agree with you with respect to using terms long wielded as derogatory terms; but I can agree just as much with Judith insofar as reclaiming language. A parallel argument is reflected in the African American community in that young men refer to each other with the "N-" word -- I would never think to use such a term toward an African American brother but for some reason it is acceptable one to another. For that matter, I have heard young gay men refer to each other as "fags," a word I never have liked or felt comfortable saying.

Just to confuse things, Natasha's view is one I hadn't heard but like. The idea of being more inclusive is definitely something the entire gay community could stand to exercise more often among its own...

Comment by Judith on September 9, 2011 at 8:35pm

I believe it has much to do with reclaiming language. Many social movements have done this very thing. Basically thumbing one's nose at those who would call one unacceptable in some way, or "lesser than", just because of who one is........

Comment by Natasha on September 9, 2011 at 8:10pm

Hey Gary,

Maybe "queer" was chosen because it encompasses more than just "gay" people. It seems like it's a word that's a bit more inclusive to everyone that identifies as part of the community. For me at least, it's an empowering term because it seems a bit more fluid than lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, etc. I guess it all just comes down to personal preference and what each individual is comfortable with.

Comment by Gary on September 9, 2011 at 7:57pm

I would never want to be referred to as a Queer. or a Queer Diabetic. We have come so far past that and are gaining respect and acceptance.

Comment by Gary on September 9, 2011 at 7:54pm

I recently joined so I apologize if this question has been asked before. Is there a specific reason why the name "queerdiabetics" was selected? In todays environment, gays have made alot of progress eliminating namecalling etc.. and it seems the title used here contradicts that. We want to progress, move forward, gain more support. Should we not use a more 2011 term that is not condescending, or potentially taken as a negative or derogatory? Why not promote who we are and a total favorable light. It can be as simple as Gay Diabetics, GBLTG, something powerful that says who we are and is not considered derogatory or negative in the mainstream. Other examples: GayAmericancswithDiabetes, Gay&Diabetic, well you get the gist. any thoughts? I think changing the name to a more acceptable and less in your face term may gain greater support and membership

Comment by Mike Greenblatt on May 31, 2011 at 4:08pm

I have never been one to care about what the "norm" thinks.

Comment by Miss Miss on May 31, 2011 at 12:33pm

Mike, I couldn't have said it any better than you did. A child doesn't care who is caring for him/her as long as they are being loved and cared for. I think it is our society that tries to say that the combo does matter.

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