Yeah, I have that same issue. When I give others a label that I identify with, I usually keep a clarification such as "I identify as X and by X I mean...." At least we can try to be close to the same page.
I particularly agree with the idea of taking back a word being more about the tone than the definition. In fact, when people decide to reject a label because of its derogatory tone, not it's definition, they are actually giving tacit approval to the tone behind the word.
I refuse to let go of words simply because closed minded bigots keep leaking their bigotry all over my language.
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Date: 11/19/10 09:25 pm (UTC)From:I particularly agree with the idea of taking back a word being more about the tone than the definition. In fact, when people decide to reject a label because of its derogatory tone, not it's definition, they are actually giving tacit approval to the tone behind the word.
I refuse to let go of words simply because closed minded bigots keep leaking their bigotry all over my language.