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== Communities == | == Communities == | ||
In 2002, users created a community called "genderqueer" | In 2002, users created a community called "genderqueer", offering a broad definition of genderqueerness:<ref name=":0">"Profile". Genderqueer Livejournal community. https://genderqueer.livejournal.com/profile/</ref><blockquote>This community is for those of us who don't feel we fit the binary gender system in use by most of society. [[Agender|Ungendered]], many gendered, a gender other than the one society thinks you should be? Do you express your gender(s) in nontraditional ways? You just might fit in here!</blockquote>As of 2024, the community had 2,036 members and 4,030 journal entries, making it relatively popular among non-binary communities on Livejournal. Throughout 2007, the community generally received at least one post per day.<ref>2007 archive of genderqueer. https://genderqueer.livejournal.com/2007/</ref> | ||
Members used the community to introduce themselves, ask for information and advice related to gender identity and expression, and to inquire about other genderqueer people in their area. | |||
Gender neutral language was a recurring topic of discussion. In 2008, user hundun advocated for the use of singular they, arguing that objections stemmed from linguistic prescriptivism and inviting others to join them in using it going forward, even if some people may find it awkward.<ref>hundun. "Anyone up for a little cultural change?". Genderqueer Livejournal community. January 12 2008. https://genderqueer.livejournal.com/985013.html</ref> Users generally agreed with hundun's pro-singular they position; however, user montrealais found hundun's use of singular verb forms ("they is") in examples unnecessary, pointing out that "you are" sounds perfectly natural.<ref>montrealais. Comment on "Anyone up for a little cultural change?", Genderqueer livejournal community, January 13 2008.https://genderqueer.livejournal.com/985013.html?thread=8230837#t8230837</ref> | |||
Many posts also promoted events, communities, calls to action, and writing they saw as relevant to a genderqueer audience. The most recent post was in January 2017. | |||
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