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{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are individuals who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] individuals 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 individuals who are "same gender attracted" (SGA). This ideology also ignores the m-spec individuals who are ''not'' attracted to their own gender (ie: a woman who likes [[Male|men]] and [[agender]] individuals.)
Individuals who are for the inclusion of [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals 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
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Some a-spec exclusionists claim to be accepting of [[transgender]] a-spec individuals and individuals who experience same-gender attraction as well as being a-spec, but a-spec exclusionists may also harass a-spec individuals regardless of their other identities.
===Denial of Asexuals===
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 straight
* "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 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
Similar claims are used against members of the [[aromantic spectrum]]
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
===Demonization of Asexuals ===
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
A-spec exclusionists may also claim that
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
===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, many exclusionists also gatekeep the LGBT+ community against [[Pansexual|pansexuals]] and [[Non-Binary|non-binary]]
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