[calyman]

[quote]Originally posted by vesavius
[quote]Originally posted by calyman

Originally posted by vesavius

Also, Dec seemed to agree that it was meant as a negative comment towards her as well, when he said...

...refering to my question when I asked about the word 'dyke'.

So I just wonder.

Like I say, I'm not gay, or a girl, so I'm genuinlly not personally insulted. I just wonder why it's different.

No I think the lesbian community has used such words themselves "lipstick dyke" for feminine Lesbians, "bulldykes" for more masculine types. Times have changed, what was once offensive to say, has been stripped of it's offensive value by the very people it's aimed at.

Gay people, just like black people have found strength in their community. Gay people do not have to hide their sexuality for fear of ridicule and oppression anymore.