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{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are people who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] people are not or should not be part of the [[LGBT+]] community. This is often due to the claim that the LGBT+ community is for people who are "same gender attracted" (SGA). |
{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are people who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] people are not or should not be part of the [[LGBT+]] community. This is often due to the claim that the the LGBT+ community is for people who are "same gender attracted" (SGA). |
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People who are for the inclusion of [[A-Spec|a-spec]] people are called inclusionists and the argument between the two groups is often called "ace discourse" or simply "discourse". |
People who are for the inclusion of [[A-Spec|a-spec]] people are called inclusionists and the argument between the two groups is often called "ace discourse" or simply "discourse". |
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A-spec exclusionists often go out of their way to mock, discredit, or defame asexuals. They may claim that asserting the existence of asexuality inherently sexualizes all other LGB identities. Similarly, they may also claim that minors cannot identify as asexual based on the belief that asexuality is an inherently sexualized identity. They may claim that asexuals prey on young children, convincing them that they are asexual. Some exclusionists may have identified as asexual in the past before realizing that they were not asexual, and be convinced that every asexual experience is the same. |
A-spec exclusionists often go out of their way to mock, discredit, or defame asexuals. They may claim that asserting the existence of asexuality inherently sexualizes all other LGB identities. Similarly, they may also claim that minors cannot identify as asexual based on the belief that asexuality is an inherently sexualized identity. They may claim that asexuals prey on young children, convincing them that they are asexual. Some exclusionists may have identified as asexual in the past before realizing that they were not asexual, and be convinced that every asexual experience is the same. |
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A-spec exclusionists may also claim that [[allosexual]] is a slur used against them because it groups |
A-spec exclusionists may also claim that [[allosexual]] is a slur used against them because it groups LGB people with straight people. They may also claim that the existence of the term allosexual is shaming people for wanting sex. |
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A-spec exclusionists may pose as asexuals to troll asexual forums or other ace spaces to make posts about how asexuals are superior to allosexuals and that experiencing sexual attraction supposedly makes allosexuals "dirty". When some people do not realize that such posts were made by trolls, their reactions may be spread in a-spec exclusionist circles as supposed "proof" of all asexuals being homophobic. |
A-spec exclusionists may pose as asexuals to troll asexual forums or other ace spaces to make posts about how asexuals are superior to allosexuals and that experiencing sexual attraction supposedly makes allosexuals "dirty". When some people do not realize that such posts were made by trolls, their reactions may be spread in a-spec exclusionist circles as supposed "proof" of all asexuals being homophobic. |
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