LGBTQ ... really?

[UGetPaid]

I was taking a survey recently (I don't recall if it was on FC or another panel) and in the profiling questions it asked about my sexual identity.  It was the typical radio button choice selection and the choices followed (or at least tried to follow) the standard LGBTQ anacronym.   The options to choose from were:

• Straight
• Lesbian
• Gay
• Bi-Sexual
• Transgender
• Queer

Is it just me, or does this seem like someone's effort to go politically correct -- in accounting for all designations of the LGBTQ string of persuasions -- has gone so far that it crosses back upon itself to become something horrendously offensive?




EDIT (two days after the fact):  I maybe should have included this in my original post. I don't have a problem with the demographic being asked.  But the "Q" in the LGBTQ designation is generally understood to mean "QUESTIONING" as in a person is not sure where they fall and is questioning their sexual identity.  The company drafting this survey somehow concluded that the "Q" meant "QUEER". It was the use of the "queer" designation which I am now 'questioning'.  I know that used to be a more commonly used term to describe homosexuals, but I always got the impression that it is now more often interpreted as a slur.   I could be wrong.

[bshee58]

I haven't seen the "Q"as placing it in that category. So saying Queer, is not very nice, it's bad enough that you put labels on what gender everyone is, we are all people, different races, different life styles, just call a person male or female, straight or gay, it's not all that important.

[ladavia89]

Usually when demographics questions are that specific it has something to do with the survey, especially if it's political or social issues. Most surveys still do have the basic white, black, asian, hispanic, male, female, straight or homosexual options.

It's usually people that have always had an easy option available to them in demographics questions that find it going too far.

[metsrock69]

the most I have ever seen was male female or other. I have not seen this other list and I can see why someone would get upset 

[Katie_thehappywife]

I agree with you U get paid. I got asked those as well. from here and other survey panels. incidentially theres no such thing as being politicially correct.  someone is always going to be offended.

[Gerianne]

Some people just aren't happy with themselves so they try to recreate themselves.
They change who they are to be who they think they want to be.
Hey, just be who you are and develop good character.

[Ittai]

I agree...with the fact of the whole world keeps changing for the good and bad. I personally have nothing against anyone sexual choice or religion.  Thanks for the heads up on the new survey demographic 

[natashaspy]

I know they want a varied demographic but really don't see what sexual preference has to do with it to start with.  Not like they're going to be using any of the products in their sex life lol

[mrisha]

What is the Q?   First time I've heard of it.  Fads pop up seemingly everyday.

[gaby_ro_2004]

I agree with you 100%.

[w3s]

The "Q in LGBTQ can have several meanings. There is no set defintion, just because all of these terms are still evolving. Both "queer" and "questioning" are accepted as possibilities for the Q. I personally prefer "queer" because I dislike labeling, and prefer the ambiguity that calling myself queer grants me. I also find that it is a good umbrella term for anyone who feels offended, for whatever reason, if their identity is not included in the acronym.
Overall, it's really not that big a deal. Words are important, yes, but what is more important still are actions, and there are actions against the LGBTQ community happening worldwide.

[Jayce2013]

Never seen the Q in my surveys so far... agree with what w3s just wrote.

[teresa3200]

I have never seen that on a survey.

[lguzman1]

I haven't seen anything like that. If I would I would question that survey too.

[nannycoe1]

I just heard the added Q about a week ago