Calling people homophobic is as derogatory as calling them a p*ssy, if not the same

[Mixolydian]

im an emetophobe - terrified of vomit/vomiting.

 

[Craig234]

Homophobe is a bullying term and used as a tactic, similar to calling someone a pussy. It's the wrong word to use. The term racist can be used in a bullying manner but isn't by definition a bullying term. To suggest anyone who uses a gay slur has fear of gay people is over the top and inappropriate, just as using a gay term in a derogatory manner is. However it's an accepted way of fighting ignorance, with more ignorance.

It's not just 'fear of gay people', it's 'fear of homosexuality'. It includes the fear you might be gay, fear of the stigma.

That's why many of the most stridently anti-gay people who fight for discrimination are closeted gays themselves trying to 'prove' they aren't gay.

Then they perpetuate the stigma.

 

[Craig234]

im an emetophobe - terrified of vomit/vomiting.

Hope your name's not Ralph or Chuck - what's up, Chuck?

 

[Mixolydian]

Hope your name's not Ralph or Chuck - what's up, Chuck?

eh the words don't bother me, just as long as I don't have to experience the vomit. :hmm:

 

[grrl]

Someone leave the door to P&N open again?

 

[Miramonti]

Are you a grammarphobe?

If you need me to be, sure.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

Sometimes a spade is just a spade...

Racist!

 

[LumbergTech]

Racist!

Gaycist