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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 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 ideology is often due to the claim that the the LGBT+ community is for people who are "same gender attracted" (SGA). This ideology also ignores the m-spec people who are ''not'' attracted to their own gender (ie: a woman who likes [[Male|men]] and [[agender]] people.)
-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 [[Inclusionist|inclusionists]], and the argument between the two groups is often called "ace discourse" or simply "discourse".
 ==A-Spec Exclusionist Ideology ==
 Because a-spec exclusionism is fairly widespread, there are many different types of a-spec exclusionist ideology. This ranges from the belief that asexual people should make their own community to the belief that asexual people do not exist. The following list will cover the most common a-spec exclusionist beliefs.
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 Some ace-spec exclusionists will claim that asexuals do not exist, for a variety of supposed reasons. Some of the most common 'reasons' include:
-*Asexuals are frustrated about being unable to find sexual partners.
+*"Asexuals are frustrated about being unable to find sexual partners."
-*Asexuals are straight people who want to be "special" or invade LGBT+ spaces.
+*"Asexuals are straight people who want to be 'special' or invade LGBT+ spaces."
-* Asexuals are gays or lesbians who do not admit to their orientation because of internalized homophobia.
+* "Asexuals are gays or lesbians who do not admit to their orientation because of internalized homophobia."
-*Asexuals are children too young to experience sexual attraction.
+*"Asexuals are children too young to experience sexual attraction."
-*Asexuals are sexually repressed or have hormonal disorders/conditions.
+*"Asexuals are sexually repressed or have hormonal disorders/conditions."
 Many claim that [[Demisexual|demisexuality]] and other ace-spec identities do not exist because "it's normal to not want to have sex with everyone you see", these arguments typically completely miss the point of said ace-spec identities, incorrectly equate attraction to action, or misinterpreting their own unrecognized ace-spec identity as a universal experience.
-Similar claims are used against members of the [[aromantic spectrum]]. Additionally they may claim that aromantics are men unwilling to form emotional attachments and are only interested in very short-term sexual relations like one-night stands. They may also make fun of aromantic terminology, such as [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic relationships]], and [[aplatonic]] aromantics. They may claim that aromantics have no friends or do not understand friendship, which completely misunderstands the importance of platonic attraction in the aromantic community.
+Similar claims are used against members of the [[aromantic spectrum]]. Additionally they may claim that aromantics are men unwilling to form emotional attachments and are only interested in very short-term sexual relations (like one-night stands.) They may also make fun of aromantic terminology, such as [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic relationships]], and [[aplatonic]] aromantics. They may claim that aromantics have no friends or do not understand friendship, which completely misunderstands the importance of platonic attraction in the aromantic community.
 Some may claim that asexuality and aromanticism only act as quasi-modifiers to one's attraction, denying the existence of aromantic asexuals.
 ===Denial of Oppression===
-A-spec exclusionists will often claim that asexuals are not a part of the LGBT+ community because they supposedly do not experience oppression. When presented with evidence of a-spec oppression, they may outright refuse to admit that it happened, such as trying to gaslight victims of corrective rape by claiming that said rape never occurred, or claim that the oppression experienced was in reality misdirected homophobia or misogyny.
+A-spec exclusionists will often claim that asexuals are not a part of the LGBT+ community because they supposedly do not experience oppression. When presented with evidence of a-spec oppression, they may outright refuse to admit that it happened (such as trying to gaslight victims of corrective rape by claiming that said rape never occurred, or claim that the oppression experienced was in reality misdirected homophobia or misogyny.)
 ===Demonization of Asexuals ===
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 ===Queerphobia===
-There is a large amount of overlap between a-spec exclusionists and other exclusionist groups. Many a-spec exclusionist originally took part in so-called "[[bisexual]] discourse" in which they excluded bisexuals using many of the same or similar arguments. Along with biphobia, exclusionists also gatekeep the LGBT+ community against [[Pansexual|pansexuals]] and [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. A-spec exclusionists often dislike anyone who does not strictly identify as [[lesbian]], gay, bisexual, or [[transgender]]; as such, many dislike the usage of the word [[queer]], as they believe it to be too inclusive of people they believe should not be part of the LGBT+ community. They may also claim that queer is a slur that should not be used at all. A-spec exclusionists may also be [[Transmed|transmedicalists]] or [[TERF|trans-exclusionary radical feminists]].
+There is a large amount of overlap between a-spec exclusionists and other exclusionist groups. Many a-spec exclusionist originally took part in so-called "[[bisexual]] discourse" in which they excluded bisexuals using many of the same or similar arguments. Along with biphobia, many exclusionists also gatekeep the LGBT+ community against [[Pansexual|pansexuals]] and [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. A-spec exclusionists often dislike anyone who does not strictly identify as [[lesbian]], gay, bisexual, or [[transgender]]; as such, many dislike the usage of the word [[queer]], as they believe it to be too inclusive of people they believe should not be part of the LGBT+ community. They may also claim that queer is a slur that should not be used at all. A-spec exclusionists may also be [[Transmed|transmedicalists]] or [[TERF|trans-exclusionary radical feminists]].
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