On 13/01/07, Rik Tindall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
In the (teen) movie I cited, the only possibly neutral use of 'gay' was
the first use appearing. Thereafter the _older_kids_ (adult stars) flew
off on a sojourning tangent where there was no question that their
hetero status was being defended against the former meaning.


I see, yes, an interesting example.  Reminds me of a conversation
started by someone using the word bugger, followed by (again older)
people referring to it's original meaning.

But me senses semantic contest here. Not so sure that it's useful.

Good chatting with you tho.

Indeed, sorry if I was 'hasty'.

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