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 Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 8:33 pm
root words: hetero, homo
hetero means "opposite"
homo means "the same"
So... the term Heterophobic, would mean fearing the opposite.
so in terms of sexualiy, to be heterosexual and afraid of homosexuals, you would be heterophobic, correct?
and so to be homosexual and afraid of heterosexuals, wouldn't it ALSO be heterophobic
because it'd technically be "fear of the opposite"?
And so... it's be hard to be homophobic, because to be afraid of "the same" as you, you'd also have to fear yourself!
does that make sense?
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 3:47 pm
It follows true logic, but it's principles are false. Yay philosophy. Anyway, I like your way of thinking. It's just... technically incorrect wording.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:37 pm
smile i know it's very flawed but it's a good thought.
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 3:14 pm
Hetero means 'different', not 'opposite'.
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 3:47 pm
But the thing is while homophobia means fear of the same, it MEANS fear of homosexuals... but you know if language made anysense catastrophe would be an astrophe with ears and a tail.
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 2:58 pm
BakaTulip But the thing is while homophobia means fear of the same, it MEANS fear of homosexuals... but you know if language made anysense catastrophe would be an astrophe with ears and a tail. Very true. We still need to establish ze and zir for gender nondescript or unknown or inapplicable or ambiguous genders. 'he' 'she' 'his' 'her' are too restrictive, just using 'she' as a replacement for the masculine 'he' just causes other problems. Also, 'his/her' and 'his or her' and such hurt the writing ability of anyone making the gender intentionally ambiguous or nonexistent. Using 'it' is derogatory.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:44 pm
confused confused confused confused confused confused stare stare stare stare
I know.
I know
I know.
I know.
xp I understand that it's not correct i was just... thinking differently.
just... stating an idea.
and hetero means different, opposite. i understand.
I'm not looking for an english lesson just stating something i thought up top of my head doesn't really mean anything at all just... an idea, it's not supposed to go anywhere.
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:43 am
HISSSSS!! FSSSS!! *Snarls* Ugh, Latin. It haunts me even here.
Latin's a funny language, but most of the meanings are set. However, "homophobia" and "heterophobia" have been given new meanings within the english language. They use the english definitions, rather than the latin ones. While your logic is indeed correct, English-speakers have given it a meaning of their own, rather than a traditional latin definition. An example of ignorance becoming mainstream. Not your ignorance, but that of the ones who coined the terms.
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:38 am
I'll admit that it's making my head hurt a little bit to think about it...but in some way, yes it does make sense... pirate
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:40 am
...What would "all fearing" be in Latin?
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:47 am
Well it's kind of like
nationalIST
imperialIST
the IST means, you are proud of whatever prefix.
but
racIST
sexIST
means you are against the prefix.
so english doesnt make sense. i stop trying.
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:50 am
SubHumanRemains root words: hetero, homo hetero means "opposite" homo means "the same" So... the term Heterophobic, would mean fearing the opposite. so in terms of sexualiy, to be heterosexual and afraid of homosexuals, you would be heterophobic, correct? and so to be homosexual and afraid of heterosexuals, wouldn't it ALSO be heterophobic because it'd technically be "fear of the opposite"? And so... it's be hard to be homophobic, because to be afraid of "the same" as you, you'd also have to fear yourself! does that make sense? im lost xD ill go with no?
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:06 pm
True, as what Baka-Sama says, but its still funny. :3
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