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View submission: GRSM, LGBTQ+, OR BOTH?
I definitely prefer GRSM, LGBTQIA+ is just too long and I hate having to say it and type it out. Most of the time I shorten it to LGBT+ but then I feel bad for leaving out the others. GRSM also doesn't have the "+" problem where people try and dictate what does and doesn't belong. Like if someone says LGB I have to sit there and wonder if they left the T off on purpose? Do they only know about the first three? Was it just a typo or is this person transphobic? It's an even bigger problem for anything other than the LGB and T, the A specifically is left off a lot and I never know if it's because the person just didn't want to write it all out (relatable) or if they're aphobic.
Unfortunately I don't think anyone outside of the community knows what GRSM is though. At least when I talk about LGBT+ stuff my parents and coworkers know what I'm talking about. I'd love to just switch to GRSM but I feel like I'd have to explain what it means a lot which would be more work than just spelling out LGBTQIA+.
I use both because they refer to the same community, one has less baggage but the other is much more recognizable.
Comment by Xid- at 09/02/2022 at 04:13 UTC
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I get you on the typing bit, it gets quite long. There's people who prefer it typed out all the way so that part doesn't get erased ( IA) I only learned GRSM through a post from a person who felt like they were pushed out because of their asexually in the queer community. I agree with you on the whole wondering bit and I do it too, typing some of the letters instead of all of it. It's quicker but I understand that it makes people less seen or feel like the person isn't acknowledging their letter. I feel like LGBTQIA+ is a good intro since it easier to go by letter and explain, it's more recognizable and GRSM is like higher level. I think GRSM is greatly powered by the gatekeeping appearing in the LGBTQIA+ community.