Some guy threatened to block me for using the word gay. Is it a bad word?

@jeancolby Actually, the word had negative connotations as far back as the 17th Century, as a euphemism for prostitution and it was not so much originally adopted, as applied to homosexual people, who then later took it as their own in the mid 1960's.

I guess, in a similar way to how African Americans have 'reclaimed' the word 'nigger/nigga' more recently.

@Quizzical I agree, historically, however I’m personally not insulted by any of those words unless used in a negative context but context and inflection are almost impossible to determine online and very easily misread.

@DarkHeaven Oh, I totally agree. Everything needs context 😁

@Quizzical I always assume the best and also try to get clarification if I feels it’s negative. Words matter but not harassing someone that unjustly for a misunderstanding.

@DarkHeaven They are potentially powerful weapons in the wrong hands (er... or mouths)

@Quizzical Facts. ☮️