LGBTQ ... really?

[countrygirl12]

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.

I have seen this before.  I think it is just trying to group people in what they identify that particular day as.
It is all foolish any way.

[countrygirl12]

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.

The Q means Q-U-EE-R.  And they are the ones who said that.  But you call one of them q-u-ee-r and they are trying to fight.  It is what it is and I could care less if some idiot thinks it is a slur.  It is like on Twitter the other night somebody used the term mid-get and some idiot has to get all up in arms screaming how that is wrong and it is little person.  No it is Mid-get.  Get over it.  The word mid-get means someone who is really really short.  I am not participating in changing the English language to protect some snowflakes tender feelings.

[countrygirl12]

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.

You are MALE or FEMALE.  You are a boy or a girl.  There is nothing else.  It is not putting labels on people  The "people" are the ones who want the specific description of their life style choice.

[countrygirl12]

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

It actually does.  Different people, groups, whatever see things different and use different items.  Or feel differently about topics.  For example I just done a survey (different site) and was asked if I went to church and was I a Christian.  When I said YES I was kicked out of the survey.

[countrygirl12]

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.

lol.  There are no more "actions" against that community than any other.  Everybody wants to be offended these days.  You don't agree with me then it is because I am "what ever".  No I don't agree with you because I am a thinking person and have my own opinion.

Christians are being tortured and murdered every day simply for being Christian.  But nobody but the Christian community seems to care about that.

[countrygirl12]

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

Then you haven't taken the right survey.  I see it constantly.  It is not a reason to "question" the survey.

[ancmetro]

    There are other options: Do not answer the survey!

[Laurieandjohn]

I agree with you on that one seems a lil to personal for me I would check prefer not to answer

[SherylsShado]

EVERYTHING has a label, even groceries.  It's labelled as it is.  Some labels are very misleading and in most instances, that is known as "false advertising".  If a person can't be proud of their label, maybe it's time they change what's inside.