[desertsolitaire]

I never realized the word “Queer’ was derogatory. I hear it used by homosexuals to describe themselves and others. Perhaps it was the intonation or context? I am sorry his son died at a too young age and that remarks were made that were painful to him. This is a situation with many families that is rife for possibility of conflict and emotional pain. It is possible to be polite and not speak ill of the dead, even if unintentionally.

[Jamestown1630]

‘queer’ used to be a great old word to describe something strange or odd or unusual, useful in many contexts.

I don’t know at what point in history it became a synonym for homosexual. (Same with ‘gay’ ).

[glorgau]

> I never realized the word “Queer’ was derogatory.

It’s like the n word. Only n’s are allowed to use it.

[x]

I never realized the word “Queer’ was derogatory.

Seriously?