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Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by PennyT, Feb 4, 2016.

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  1. PennyT

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    I'm new to the whole not-straight thing, and I'm wondering the appropriate label for not-straight and/or not-cis. I've seen LGBT, LGBTQ, GBLT, LGBTQ+, etc. Does it matter? What's the difference?
     
    #1 PennyT, Feb 4, 2016
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    Use whatever you are comfortable with. I use LGBT because it is the one I see most. As for myself, identify as gay, lesbian, queer...
    Different people will have different opinions. Just go with what you are comfortable with.
     
    #2 Distant Echo, Feb 4, 2016
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    In my opinion, it doesn't really matter.

    Words are made to serve us, not the contrary.
     
    #3 Chiroptera, Feb 4, 2016
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    I use LGBT, but use whatever makes you happy.
     
    #4 guitar, Feb 4, 2016
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    I also use LGBT because I think it looks better, but I've seen GLBT used a lot where I live.

    Meh, just use what you prefer. People will understand what you mean.
     
    #5 RainbowGreen, Feb 4, 2016
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    i just say lgbt.
     
    #6 Andrew99, Feb 4, 2016
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    Use whichever label you're comfortable with.
    I usually use LGBT or LGBTQ.
     
    #7 mychemromance99, Feb 4, 2016
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