Skylar
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Just another inane and pointless thread complaining about LGBT people. Why should it bother you that the word "community " is used? It signifies that they have something in common, not the least of which is bearing the brunt of ridicule and discrimination. It signifies that there is a sense of mutual support with and group facing adversity needs. Why don't you bitch about the black community? Oh I forgot, racism is not so much in style anymore.Wait, I now understand a "Q" has been added so it's "LGBTQ" now. It's a free country (at least it used to be) so they can call themselves anything they please. But it seems for marketing purposes they should try to consolidate their letters into a single word....like "Cher" maybe....I'm sure that old bat would be thrilled. But my question is about them using the word "community". That gives the impression they all know each other and maybe go bowling on Friday nights. In the past, organizations comprised of addicts and oddballs called themselves something or other "anonymous" right? They didn't like themselves and joined together to stop being what they were. But this group doesn't want anonymity...just the opposite...they seem to want all the publicity they can get. And they not only don't want to change, they want to add to their ranks. Weird eh?
In addition, it's not only groups who are victimized who need a community and use the term. Is there not a business community? A law enforcement community? A religious community?
No they do not want to change, and why should they? But add to their ranks? Do you have some evidence that LBGT folks are concerned about their numbers? How exactly would they do that anyway? They my now be more visible because more will encouraged to be "out" because of the support from both LGBT people and others , but they are not going to convert anybody, if that's what you're alluding to.
I take it as a good sign that the 'community' is starting to break down a bit. It signifies a slow easing of the Lager mentality of living in a constant state of siege as society becomes more accepting.
Practically speaking, a community makes sense, especially for gay men who might get a violent response for even the most slow pitch sexual advances. I hope to see the day when building a 'community' around a sexual orientation has no practical purpose.