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'''SLGBTQ''' is a [[CWC-ism]] variant of the more common acronym [[wikipedia:LGBT|'''LGBT''']], an acronym for "[[Homos#Views on lesbianism|les]][[Gaybian|bian]], [[Homos|gay]], [[Simonla Rosechu#Evan's response|bisexual]], and [[Tomgirl|transgender]]". Chris coined his variant on the term sometime in April or May 2017 but did not explain the reasoning behind his alteration until [[May 2017 Facebook posts#Explaining the SLGBTQ|a Facebook post on 21 May 2017]]. He has since used the term consistently in contexts where most people would use the more conventional acronym, cementing its CWC-ism status. | |||
The "Q", for the blanket terms "queer" or "questioning", is a reasonably common addition by modern activists though less widespread than the core "LGBT". Chris paid fairly little attention to the letter in his explanation; he likely picked it up from organizations such as the [[wikipedia:Human Rights Campaign|Human Rights Campaign]] or [[Cville Pride]], both of whom routinely include it. More notable is Chris's inclusion of an "S" for [[I am STRAIGHT|"straight"]], which he explained as being to welcome non-LGBT(Q) people "with open hearts". As straight people make up the vast majority of the population, Chris's new acronym covers almost everyone (with the notable exception of [[Megan Schroeder|asexuals]]), thus defeating the purpose of identifying LGBT(Q) people as a group with common attributes. Chris either does not realize this, or believes the only reason to label LGBT(Q) people is for the celebration of "[[wikipedia:Gay_pride|pride]]" and does not want to exclude straight people from feeling "proud" as well. It can also be interpreted as leaving Chris an out to continue associating with the LGBT(Q) community if he stops [[Tomgirl Saga|identifying as a transgender lesbian]] and goes back to identifying as a straight [[JERKS|male]], thereby preserving the [[Chris and socialization|friends he has made within the community]]. Chris is evidently [[Naive|unaware]] that many in the online [[White knight|"social justice"]] community frown upon the inclusion of straight people (usually with a final "A" for "ally") in the acronym. | |||
With Chris's increased interest in the "SLGBTQ" community, he has made artwork and [[writing]] supporting the community, culminating in the observation of CWCville's first SLGBTQ pride event in [[Sonichu 12]] - a poignant change from Chris's statements in the comic advocating criminalizing and later [[Sonichu_10#Episode_21:_Christian_Chandler_in_Director_Amenities|curing]] homosexuality eight years earlier. The pro-SLGBTQ statements in these works [[Chris and writing|predictably]] tend to be heavy-handed and insubstantial. It is also unlikely that Chris's views would have changed had he not joined the community [[Chris and his Ego|himself]], and Chris seems to still harbor personal distaste for [[Homos|gay men]]. | |||
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Revision as of 21:54, 25 July 2017
SLGBTQ is a CWC-ism variant of the more common acronym LGBT, an acronym for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender". Chris coined his variant on the term sometime in April or May 2017 but did not explain the reasoning behind his alteration until a Facebook post on 21 May 2017. He has since used the term consistently in contexts where most people would use the more conventional acronym, cementing its CWC-ism status.
The "Q", for the blanket terms "queer" or "questioning", is a reasonably common addition by modern activists though less widespread than the core "LGBT". Chris paid fairly little attention to the letter in his explanation; he likely picked it up from organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign or Cville Pride, both of whom routinely include it. More notable is Chris's inclusion of an "S" for "straight", which he explained as being to welcome non-LGBT(Q) people "with open hearts". As straight people make up the vast majority of the population, Chris's new acronym covers almost everyone (with the notable exception of asexuals), thus defeating the purpose of identifying LGBT(Q) people as a group with common attributes. Chris either does not realize this, or believes the only reason to label LGBT(Q) people is for the celebration of "pride" and does not want to exclude straight people from feeling "proud" as well. It can also be interpreted as leaving Chris an out to continue associating with the LGBT(Q) community if he stops identifying as a transgender lesbian and goes back to identifying as a straight male, thereby preserving the friends he has made within the community. Chris is evidently unaware that many in the online "social justice" community frown upon the inclusion of straight people (usually with a final "A" for "ally") in the acronym.
With Chris's increased interest in the "SLGBTQ" community, he has made artwork and writing supporting the community, culminating in the observation of CWCville's first SLGBTQ pride event in Sonichu 12 - a poignant change from Chris's statements in the comic advocating criminalizing and later curing homosexuality eight years earlier. The pro-SLGBTQ statements in these works predictably tend to be heavy-handed and insubstantial. It is also unlikely that Chris's views would have changed had he not joined the community himself, and Chris seems to still harbor personal distaste for gay men.