Support for LGBT's at the Olympics
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Wow, this went completely over my head when I saw the Google doodle, I just thought it looked colourful.
@FlakeNoir maybe you could rename this thread? I'm not sure exactly what....something about groups/companies showing support for LGBQ's at the Olympics.
I saw this on CBC last night.
Canada Fires Back At Russia's Ban On Gay Propaganda With Hilarious Homoerotic Commercial
I expect some of the companies that support the athletes will be quickly getting commercials out.
I saw this on CBC last night.
Canada Fires Back At Russia's Ban On Gay Propaganda With Hilarious Homoerotic Commercial
I expect some of the companies that support the athletes will be quickly getting commercials out.
...I applaud the gesture...Gold Medal for them!...
Went over my head,too. Also thought it was just colorful. Fair play, though.
Usually I notice nothing. But this time when I saw the colours I clicked, and then saw the athletes. It was after that I saw the article about it.
Guessing I'm going to sound really dumb here but what does the Q stand for in LGBQ? I'm aware of the LGB part but not the Q.
I'll fess up... I have no idea what LGBQ stands for,
I'd just made the change to the thread title as AnnaMarie had asked.
Ok, I just looked it up... really? "Queer"? Is this an acceptable title in the gay community, because if it isn't I'd like to remove it from the thread title.
I'll fess up... I have no idea what LGBQ stands for,
Glad I'm not the only one unaware of the Q, I know LGB because I have quite a few lesbian, gay and bisexual friends. I didn't even contemplate the Q would mean queer, so hopefully it stands for some new and wonderful description for a persons sexuality.
I think the Q is for "questioning" but I'm not sure either
You could be right... I've looked at another site and it is saying that it could stand for either. I'm not sure what to do--am open for suggestions.
Yes, Sir.
RankAbbr.Meaning
***LGBQLesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning
**LGBQLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer
LGBQ - Definition by AcronymFinder
I believe LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) is the more commonly accepted.
Peace.
My understanding was they were taking back the word.
People I know IRL refer to themselves as queer. However, it may be acceptable in some places, but not in others. Since the entire intent of the thread is support, not offence, I think it's best if you use LGBT instead. And if my original suggestion offended anyone I sincerely apologize.
Rob Ford overruled on rainbow flag at Toronto City Hall - Toronto - CBC News
It says the rainbow flag is also flying in Montreal and Quebec and Ottawa. I assume also in some small cities.
It says the rainbow flag is also flying in Montreal and Quebec and Ottawa. I assume also in some small cities.
and yes, that is the crack smoking mayor that wants it removed
It's actually the idea of the gay community, to include any person of sexual orientation that doesn't necessarily fit into any specific category so that everybody is represented.
The whole thing is LGBTQ. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual and Queer.
The Greek team wore rainbow-fingered gloves. Good on 'em.
My understanding was they were taking back the word.
And if my original suggestion offended anyone I sincerely apologize.
No offence taken on my part, I just wasn't sure what the Q was for. Although I prefer "questioning" over "queer". You're right about how people describe themselves, one of my friends has used that word along with "bent" to describe himself, but I have other friends who find the terms derogatory. Each to their own.
I noticed that too....love it!!
I wish everyone a safe Olympic experience, and hope everything goes smoothly. The march of the nations during the opening ceremony is always one of my favorite Olympic moments. I am not much of a sports fan, but when the Olympics come around I cannot stop watching.
I wish everyone a safe Olympic experience, and hope everything goes smoothly. The march of the nations during the opening ceremony is always one of my favorite Olympic moments. I am not much of a sports fan, but when the Olympics come around I cannot stop watching.