Board 8 > is the term "trap" offensive?

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kateee 04/15/17 1:41:18 PM #1:	oh boy yes no ...maybe? depends on the situation View Results the only time i've thought of it is as a fictional (i.e. referring to fictional characters), fetishistic term. it refers to only outward physical appearance and not to gender identity. it is not synonymous with trans. <cite>kateee posted [p:877248529] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote> oh boy yes no ...maybe? depends on the situation View Results the only time i've thought of it is as a fictional (i.e. referring to fictional characters), fetishistic term. it refers to only outward physical appearance and not to gender identity. it is not synonymous with trans.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bhaas1107 04/15/17 1:42:55 PM #2:	Liberal snowflakes get offended by anything... so yes, of Course it's "offensive" <cite>Bhaas1107 posted [p:877248602] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Liberal snowflakes get offended by anything... so yes, of Course it's "offensive"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProfitProphet 04/15/17 1:42:56 PM #3:	http://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/553949f9e4b0033a4f525406/1429824823762/?format=1000w --- Fortune tellers make a killing nowadays. <cite>ProfitProphet posted [p:877248603] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>http://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/553949f9e4b0033a4f525406/1429824823762/?format=1000w</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
greengravy294 04/15/17 1:45:30 PM #4:	Who cares --- Heck, the wheelchair might even become an asset- Proto or Auron shuttles him around while he blasts away. - Tom, on crippled Ryu http://i.imgur.com/tosbd7k.png <cite>greengravy294 posted [p:877248715] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Who cares</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MariaTaylor 04/15/17 1:47:31 PM #6:	everything is offensive now --- With just a simple roll of duct tape this level of reasoning is possible. http://i.imgur.com/v7UaAf9.jpg <cite>MariaTaylor posted [p:877248812] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>everything is offensive now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kateee 04/15/17 1:51:36 PM #7:	metaIslug posted... you'd have to ask someone who is trans, no? but my point of view has been that trap is only used to refer to fictional characters. i would never refer to a trans person as a trap because their gender identity is irrelevant in this situation. <cite>kateee posted [p:877249025] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>metaIslug posted...</cite> <quote>you'd have to ask someone who is trans, no?</quote> but my point of view has been that trap is only used to refer to fictional characters. i would never refer to a trans person as a trap because their gender identity is irrelevant in this situation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 04/15/17 1:52:37 PM #8:	MariaTaylor posted... everything is offensive now TRIGGER WARNING! <cite>azuarc posted [p:877249062] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>MariaTaylor posted...</cite> <quote>everything is offensive now</quote> TRIGGER WARNING!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trdl23 04/15/17 1:55:46 PM #9:	If you can give me another term to describe the boulder that almost kills Indiana Jones, be my guest. --- E come vivo? Vivo! <cite>trdl23 posted [p:877249220] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>If you can give me another term to describe the boulder that almost kills Indiana Jones, be my guest.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LOLIAmAnAlt 04/15/17 1:58:23 PM #10:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWI8w9kLAks --- lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll <cite>LOLIAmAnAlt posted [p:877249368] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWI8w9kLAks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 04/15/17 2:02:08 PM #11:	if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison --- I request affiliated many pipes. Been a bad girl, I know I am. And I'm so hot, I need a fan. I don't want a boy, I need a man. <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:877249565] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bhaas1107 04/15/17 2:12:34 PM #12:	GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... <cite>Bhaas1107 posted [p:877250107] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Airship_Canon 04/15/17 2:13:02 PM #13:	No --- Waifus are not gear adrift! Hooyarr! <cite>Airship_Canon posted [p:877250130] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>No</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 04/15/17 2:15:32 PM #14:	Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... you sound offended --- I request affiliated many pipes. Been a bad girl, I know I am. And I'm so hot, I need a fan. I don't want a boy, I need a man. <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:877250247] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> you sound offended</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bhaas1107 04/15/17 2:16:42 PM #15:	GuessMyUserName posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... you sound offended Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything... <cite>Bhaas1107 posted [p:877250297] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> you sound offended</quote> Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tazzyboyishere 04/15/17 2:17:19 PM #16:	Trap isn't really used outside of hentai is it? Either way, echoing the fact that it applies to dudes who look like girls, not actual trans people. --- http://i.imgur.com/l7xxLh1.jpg PSN/Steam - RoboQuote ; NNID - TazzyMan <cite>tazzyboyishere posted [p:877250327] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Trap isn't really used outside of hentai is it? Either way, echoing the fact that it applies to dudes who look like girls, not actual trans people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 04/15/17 2:17:42 PM #17:	"maybe get that checked out" --- I request affiliated many pipes. Been a bad girl, I know I am. And I'm so hot, I need a fan. I don't want a boy, I need a man. <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:877250339] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>"maybe get that checked out"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bng_mmmk 04/15/17 2:28:02 PM #18:	I have no idea what it means beyond the most common meaning so.......no?? --- turbopuns <cite>bng_mmmk posted [p:877250878] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>I have no idea what it means beyond the most common meaning so.......no??</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 04/15/17 2:28:38 PM #19:	Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... you sound offended Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything... I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe. --- (boring generic non-rotating sig because I posted from not my phone) <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:877250920] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> you sound offended</quote> Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything...</quote> I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bhaas1107 04/15/17 2:30:28 PM #20:	ImTheMacheteGuy posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... you sound offended Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything... I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe. I know. It bugged me too.but you can't edit. <cite>Bhaas1107 posted [p:877251011] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> you sound offended</quote> Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything...</quote> I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe.</quote> I know. It bugged me too.but you can't edit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 04/15/17 2:34:39 PM #21:	Bhaas1107 posted... ImTheMacheteGuy posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... Bhaas1107 posted... GuessMyUserName posted... if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... you sound offended Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything... I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe. I know. It bugged me too.but you can't edit. this is no excuse. the only way you can avoid being banned now is to delete your post and repost correctly without the apostrophe. --- (boring generic non-rotating sig because I posted from not my phone) <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:877251254] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GuessMyUserName posted...</cite> <quote>if used referring to a trans person yeah because like you say they aren't the same Trap: Bridget Trans: Poison</quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> you sound offended</quote> Yes, I'm very offended by Sjw's being offended by everything...</quote> I'm marking you for offensive because you used an apostrophe where it was not appropriate or correct to use an apostrophe.</quote> I know. It bugged me too.but you can't edit.</quote> this is no excuse. the only way you can avoid being banned now is to delete your post and repost correctly without the apostrophe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrivateBiscuit1 04/15/17 2:41:25 PM #22:	I would say trap is only really applicable for those situations where a character is presented as one gender and then they go "Surprise! I'm transgendered!" So it's a trap because you are led to believe one way in order to surprise someone with the reveal. Otherwise it's transgendered. --- Check out my entertainment blog!: www.heroicbiz.com I discuss video games, comics, movies, and TV! <cite>PrivateBiscuit1 posted [p:877251608] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>I would say trap is only really applicable for those situations where a character is presented as one gender and then they go "Surprise! I'm transgendered!" So it's a trap because you are led to believe one way in order to surprise someone with the reveal. Otherwise it's transgendered.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LOLIAmAnAlt 04/15/17 2:42:01 PM #23:	--- lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll <cite>LOLIAmAnAlt posted [p:877251636] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kateee 04/15/17 2:42:31 PM #24:	tazzyboyishere posted... Trap isn't really used outside of hentai is it? it's been used to refer to how fictional characters (e.g. from anime/games) look so not exclusively hentai. <cite>kateee posted [p:877251669] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>tazzyboyishere posted...</cite> <quote>Trap isn't really used outside of hentai is it?</quote> it's been used to refer to how fictional characters (e.g. from anime/games) look so not exclusively hentai.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mnkboy907 04/15/17 2:44:13 PM #25:	You may not use it for trans people but I'm sure there are people that do. --- Our brackets went under, but DpObliVion's lived to tell the tale. http://i.imgur.com/gw03gl7.png - Number of people that D'awwed: 101 <cite>mnkboy907 posted [p:877251753] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>You may not use it for trans people but I'm sure there are people that do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueCrystalTear 04/15/17 2:44:26 PM #26:	You just activated my trap card, Bottomless Trap Hole! Mwhahahahaha! --- BlueCrystalTear \| GNT BB4 Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner 3DS 4356-4163-4781 X/M: Natalie AS: Allie \| You're living your own life. You're you. <cite>BlueCrystalTear posted [p:877251761] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>You just activated my trap card, Bottomless Trap Hole! Mwhahahahaha!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 04/15/17 2:46:59 PM #27:	LOLIAmAnAlt posted... I like this post. --- (boring generic non-rotating sig because I posted from not my phone) <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:877251900] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>LOLIAmAnAlt posted...</cite> <quote></quote> I like this post.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeldaTPLink 04/15/17 2:55:09 PM #28:	Thought this was the new pokemon route thread. --- DDL <cite>ZeldaTPLink posted [p:877252323] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Thought this was the new pokemon route thread.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 04/15/17 3:16:15 PM #29:	When this thread started, I had no idea what the potentially offensive rendition of trap was, and even after hearing it, I think it's stupid, so my real answer is "no, wtf are you talking about?" A trap is either a mechanical device prepared to ambush someone, or it's the muscle to the side of your neck. Occasionally I might use that nomenclature to refer to the trapezoid method when teaching calculus. <cite>azuarc posted [p:877253460] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>When this thread started, I had no idea what the potentially offensive rendition of trap was, and even after hearing it, I think it's stupid, so my real answer is "no, wtf are you talking about?" A trap is either a mechanical device prepared to ambush someone, or it's the muscle to the side of your neck. Occasionally I might use that nomenclature to refer to the trapezoid method when teaching calculus.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kateee 04/15/17 3:19:54 PM #30:	mnkboy907 posted... You may not use it for trans people but I'm sure there are people that do. i'm sure there are. if you look at /r/traps for instance a majority of submissions is from self-identifying trans girls who have seemingly co-opted the term at least to some extent. and of course it doesn't represent all trans mindsets. but i'll still maintain the stance that it's a term used in the context of fiction that does not have to do with gender identity. like futa or dickgirl that are common enough tags but something you wouldn't use to describe a person. but then again what about some aspects of crossdressing? if there's someone who identifies as male but crossdresses with the intent to appear "convincingly female" would that be okay to call a trap? <cite>kateee posted [p:877253641] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>mnkboy907 posted...</cite> <quote>You may not use it for trans people but I'm sure there are people that do.</quote> i'm sure there are. if you look at /r/traps for instance a majority of submissions is from self-identifying trans girls who have seemingly co-opted the term at least to some extent. and of course it doesn't represent all trans mindsets. but i'll still maintain the stance that it's a term used in the context of fiction that does not have to do with gender identity. like futa or dickgirl that are common enough tags but something you wouldn't use to describe a person. but then again what about some aspects of crossdressing? if there's someone who identifies as male but crossdresses with the intent to appear "convincingly female" would that be okay to call a trap?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 04/15/17 3:23:52 PM #31:	kateee posted... but then again what about some aspects of crossdressing? if there's someone who identifies as male but crossdresses with the intent to appear "convincingly female" would that be okay to call a trap? sounds fine with m-.... m...y... friend... yes my friend --- I request affiliated many pipes. Been a bad girl, I know I am. And I'm so hot, I need a fan. I don't want a boy, I need a man. <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:877253844] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>kateee posted...</cite> <quote>but then again what about some aspects of crossdressing? if there's someone who identifies as male but crossdresses with the intent to appear "convincingly female" would that be okay to call a trap?</quote> sounds fine with m-.... m...y... friend... yes my friend</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kateee 04/15/17 3:25:48 PM #32:	as a side note ~~trap x futa~~ is the best pairing <cite>kateee posted [p:877253950] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>as a side note trap x futa is the best pairing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wanglicious 04/15/17 4:03:58 PM #33:	considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. --- "Maybe it's a tentacle, molesting the planet itself. - Aschen Brodel. <cite>Wanglicious posted [p:877256010] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeepsPraw 04/15/17 4:12:51 PM #34:	Wanglicious posted... even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. yeah no. Some people might not get offended, but it's a very backhanded compliment. In fact, you probably shouldn't tell any trans woman "you make a good woman". It's like saying "for an Asian girl, you're pretty cute". Just tell them that they ARE a beautiful woman, no qualifier necessary. --- pepsi for tv-game <cite>DeepsPraw posted [p:877256441] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> yeah no. Some people might not get offended, but it's a very backhanded compliment. In fact, you probably shouldn't tell any trans woman "you make a good woman". It's like saying "for an Asian girl, you're pretty cute". Just tell them that they ARE a beautiful woman, no qualifier necessary.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChaosTonyV4 04/15/17 4:35:16 PM #35:	Torappu --- Phantom Dust. <cite>ChaosTonyV4 posted [p:877257570] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Torappu</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 04/15/17 4:43:23 PM #36:	DeepsPraw posted... Wanglicious posted... even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. yeah no. Some people might not get offended, but it's a very backhanded compliment. In fact, you probably shouldn't tell any trans woman "you make a good woman". It's like saying "for an Asian girl, you're pretty cute". Just tell them that they ARE a beautiful woman, no qualifier necessary. what about saying "you have the most totally awesome kickass penis I've ever seen on a chick" is that a legit compliment or a backhanded one? --- (boring generic non-rotating sig because I posted from not my phone) <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:877257979] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>DeepsPraw posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> yeah no. Some people might not get offended, but it's a very backhanded compliment. In fact, you probably shouldn't tell any trans woman "you make a good woman". It's like saying "for an Asian girl, you're pretty cute". Just tell them that they ARE a beautiful woman, no qualifier necessary.</quote> what about saying "you have the most totally awesome kickass penis I've ever seen on a chick" is that a legit compliment or a backhanded one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
paperwarior 04/15/17 5:08:31 PM #37:	Wanglicious posted... considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. There's also the implication of deception, though. The normal meaning of trap is something you wouldn't want to walk into. I guess I think it's a fine thing to identify as, just not an identification to give to others if they don't want it. --- "God Hand is the ultimate expression of the joy of humanity, specifically the punching part of the joy of humanity."-Shigeru Miyamoto <cite>paperwarior posted [p:877259153] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> There's also the implication of deception, though. The normal meaning of trap is something you wouldn't want to walk into. I guess I think it's a fine thing to identify as, just not an identification to give to others if they don't want it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
metroid composite 04/15/17 5:11:00 PM #38:	Wanglicious posted... considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity? --- Cats land on their feet. Toast lands peanut butter side down. A cat with toast strapped to its back will hover above the ground in a state of quantum indecision <cite>metroid composite posted [p:877259260] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MysticBrohan 04/15/17 5:32:31 PM #39:	thought you were talking about music <cite>MysticBrohan posted [p:877260372] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>thought you were talking about music</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrGreenonion 04/15/17 5:36:36 PM #40:	You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps. --- SuperNiceDog didn't have to reconcile his name... But Dauntless Hunter is now MrGreenonion <cite>MrGreenonion posted [p:877260567] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mac Arrowny 04/15/17 5:55:45 PM #41:	MrGreenonion posted... You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps. What about the transpeople who post about themselves on r/traps? --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. <cite>Mac Arrowny posted [p:877261659] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>MrGreenonion posted...</cite> <quote>You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps.</quote> What about the transpeople who post about themselves on r/traps?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 04/15/17 5:58:35 PM #42:	Mac Arrowny posted... MrGreenonion posted... You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps. What about the transpeople who post about themselves on r/traps? how would someone know who they are without going there? --- (boring generic non-rotating sig because I posted from not my phone) <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:877261824] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mac Arrowny posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MrGreenonion posted...</cite> <quote>You definitely shouldn't be calling any actual people traps.</quote> What about the transpeople who post about themselves on r/traps?</quote> how would someone know who they are without going there?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AdmiralZephyr 04/15/17 6:12:58 PM #43:	Shut your trap. --- darkx remembers his friend, GrapefruitKing. RIP :( Games beaten in 2017: 8 (Most recent - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End) <cite>AdmiralZephyr posted [p:877262590] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Shut your trap.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProfitProphet 04/15/17 6:21:17 PM #44:	MysticBrohan posted... thought you were talking about music Last time I checked she was a man in these streets --- Fortune tellers make a killing nowadays. <cite>ProfitProphet posted [p:877263006] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>MysticBrohan posted...</cite> <quote>thought you were talking about music</quote> Last time I checked she was a man in these streets</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bhaas1107 04/15/17 6:33:27 PM #45:	metroid composite posted... Wanglicious posted... considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity? Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again. <cite>Bhaas1107 posted [p:877263577] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>metroid composite posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity?</quote> Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StealThisSheen 04/15/17 6:40:45 PM #46:	Bhaas1107 posted... metroid composite posted... Wanglicious posted... considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman. I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity? Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again. You seem so upset --- Seplito Nash, Smelling Like the Vault since 1996 Step FOUR! Get Paid! <cite>StealThisSheen posted [p:877263967] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>metroid composite posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Wanglicious posted...</cite> <quote>considering it's mostly used as a dude that is so convincingly a lady, nah. even if you were to refer to it for trans people, it's honestly a compliment to say that you pass so well that you're indistinguishable from a very attractive woman.</quote> I really have to disagree with this entirely due to framing. The term "trap" is framed as such to suggest that a straight man was "trapped" into being attracted to a "man". When used on a fictional character like Bridget, sure whatever that works. When used on a trans woman it's pretty insulting for two reasons. 1. Trans women are women, not men. 2. The idea that trans women are wearing women's clothing just to screw with straight men is pretty bullshit. A significant portion of trans women are lesbians not even interested in men. If you're thinking "but that's not what I mean when I say trap"--I'm sure you had great intentions but if you don't want to be misinterpreted, maybe you should use a term with less ambiguity?</quote> Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again.</quote> You seem so upset</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark Young Link 04/15/17 6:43:30 PM #47:	Bhaas1107 posted... Liberal snowflakes get offended by anything... so yes, of Course it's "offensive" Bhaas1107 posted... No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake... Bhaas1107 posted... Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oh2FKENMoM --- http://i.imgur.com/gOGzcN4.gif DYL <cite>Dark Young Link posted [p:877264122] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote>Liberal snowflakes get offended by anything... so yes, of Course it's "offensive"</quote> <cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote> No, stop. It's not offensive snowflake...</quote> <cite>Bhaas1107 posted...</cite> <quote>Before this post I was indifferent and just upset at Clowns being offended. Now I can safely safe that no one should ever use any term that isn't trap again.</quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oh2FKENMoM</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark Young Link 04/15/17 6:45:32 PM #48:	Anyway if I had to guess.... maybe if it's applied to an actual person? At the very least it's probably a bit rude. --- http://i.imgur.com/gOGzcN4.gif DYL <cite>Dark Young Link posted [p:877264241] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Anyway if I had to guess.... maybe if it's applied to an actual person? At the very least it's probably a bit rude.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trdl23 04/15/17 6:47:41 PM #49:	I think it's fine if the subject isn't actually transgender but just "dude looks like a lady." But yeah, azuarc pretty much got it that there's too much ambiguity. --- E come vivo? Vivo! <cite>trdl23 posted [p:877264357] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>I think it's fine if the subject isn't actually transgender but just "dude looks like a lady." But yeah, azuarc pretty much got it that there's too much ambiguity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BowserCuffs 04/15/17 6:48:21 PM #50:	Why is an insanely triggered anti-SJW posting here all of a sudden? --- Everyone's best is different. You can't always be the best, but you can always do your best. <cite>BowserCuffs posted [p:877264388] in is the ter... [t:75241061]...</cite> <quote>Why is an insanely triggered anti-SJW posting here all of a sudden?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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