One homophobic and one transphobic alert, both allowed to stand, thanks to the wonder that is DU now

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2. The problem is that language has changed over time.

"Limp wristed" did mean useless, ineffectual many years ago when I was growing up. Yeah, I'm old, and it's taken 50 years for that phrase to morph into what it is to younger people today.

In the second case, the poster really did need to be answered in the thread as to the reasons many M-F trans people aren't having hideously expensive surgery with a prolonged recovery period. Face it, allowing people to transition instead of stuffing them into a closet and letting them suffer is also a new thing. Some old folks just haven't kept up.

When someone posts something you don't like, answer it. Try to remember we're all on the same side here and that it's better to inform people than it is to censor them. Hiding posts should be reserved for hard fighting words, obvious ad homs, and trying to rally support for Republicans.