Quote Originally Posted by IdowhatIwant View Post
Not sure if it's root makes it less derogatory. There's a spanish word I could use that would result in a instant ban. So roots don't tell me much. I think it is more with the context of the word. Which I feel it was used in a derogatory way. And I would prefer if I were not referred in that way.
okay then as a person who isn't trans and is straight what would you prefer the adjective to be.

Quote Originally Posted by HollowedDoll View Post
I thought we were trying not to define people by their sexuality and stuff? Nah I guess not.
It's called a descriptive word. It's an adjective used to describe things. Hope this explanation helps.