I think a lot of what people will and won't use has to do with their life experiences. Someone with gay or bi friends is going to be a lot less likely to throw out the phrase "that is so gay" or the like. The same goes for use of the word "retarded". I have twin cousins with Downs syndrome, and I choose not to throw that around myself, and it does admittidly grate my nerves a bit when I hear people throw it around to casually. Usually the occasional use by someone I'll dismiss and not get bothered, considering they don't likely have the same experiences in life I do.
I try to avoid things like "gay" "fag" and the like. The gender slang I've not given as much thought too. I guess I don't really use "pussy"...well ever, but I haver been known to throw around "dick" so I guess in no way can I get all high and mighty on those who use other terms.
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