• Farid@startrek.website
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      7 months ago

      But how can it be used in a derogatory way? Just because the user thinks it's derogatory doesn't make it insulting.
      LMK if I'm being too logical here.

      • scoobford@lemmy.zip
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        7 months ago

        It used to be a standard thing that young people said to express disapproval.

        "Ms Johnson said I can't make up the homework I missed because I forgot my bag yesterday."

        "Sorry bro, that's gay."

        • Farid@startrek.website
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          7 months ago

          I haven't encountered that IRL, but when I see that on the internet, I just assume it's being used ironically.

      • blakeus12 [he/him]
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        7 months ago

        its the intent yeah. people using it in a derogatory way means they think gay = bad