We've had a member ask why we don't have "lesbian" as a sexual orientation choice.
Well, we have homosexual as a choice, which loosely means attraction between members of the same sex or gender.
If we added "Lesbian" as a choice, then the logical thing would be to remove "Homosexual" as a choice, and add "Gay" as well.
What is your preference?
At the moment we have:
Bisexual
Homosexual
Straight
Transexual
The alternative would be something like:
Bisexual
Gay
Lesbian
Straight
Transexual
Poll attached.
I think the new list is good, but if possible the addition of bi-curious could be an option as well.
I voted keep it as is. If you differentiate between male and female homosexuals, it won't be long before you need to do the same for the bisexuals. I think we can figure out that you are a lesbian if you are a female homosexual, or a gay male if you are a gay homosexual.
Me too, for the same reasons D_D.
The term "homosexual" is often used in a derogatory way, so I'm happy to do away with it.
"Male" is a little unnecessary isn't it? Gender is shown in the profile area anyway.
I prefer the new list with gay in place of gay male. I also like Lola's idea of adding bi-curious.
Done deal. Thanks for the feedback folks.
Jebru, how would you have the faintest idea about what lesbians would prefer to be called? Female homosexuals? Come on. It was a lesbian who requested the change in the first place.
Your recent know-it-all tone is wearing rather thin, and not just in this thread either.
Agree with Doll and nicola and like the new list!
Mr Martini, please stop being a smart alec.
What alternative would you have in there then?
yeah, everyone i know has always used either gay (m) or lesbian (f) homosexual is usually a derogatory term.
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I agree with what is clearly the consensus: "gay" by itself is best. As for "homosexual," it clearly is old-fashioned and seems to drip with prejudice and condemnation. On the other hand, in certain fictional contexts that load of disapproval might be useful for its shock value, just as a term like "slut" can be used defiantly to show a character crossing a boundary and freeing herself from restriction by saying, essentially, "fuck convention."
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Oh yes...let's not forget the furries...
And looking at the two pictures that Nicola posted sorta makes me wonder what sites she visits when she's not on Lush...hmmm....
