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PADs
Mar 10, 2023 15:18:34 GMT -5
Post by Braced4Impact on Mar 10, 2023 15:18:34 GMT -5
I could honestly say gimp sluts with less cringe than saying “paradevo” out loud lol The Pad
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Post by devogirl on Mar 11, 2023 0:55:12 GMT -5
We should all be grateful at least that the even older term hobbyist has disappeared. The "hobby" being men stalking women with disabilities, sharing lists of addresses and photos taken without consent 🤮 Compared to that, "devotee" at least implies respect, although in a creepy kind of way. There's often not much distinction between worshiping and objectifying someone.
PAD is better than dev but idk, it reminds me of ipad and maxi pad. I can't really see myself saying "I'm a PAD"
I agree that we need a new name but I fear we lack the social media clout to achieve rebranding.
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PADs
Mar 11, 2023 1:12:26 GMT -5
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Post by someonerandom on Mar 11, 2023 1:12:26 GMT -5
We should all be grateful at least that the even older term hobbyist has disappeared. The "hobby" being men stalking women with disabilities, sharing lists of addresses and photos taken without consent 🤮 Compared to that, "devotee" at least implies respect, although in a creepy kind of way. There's often not much distinction between worshiping and objectifying someone. PAD is better than dev but idk, it reminds me of ipad and maxi pad. I can't really see myself saying "I'm a PAD" I agree that we need a new name but I fear we lack the social media clout to achieve rebranding. Made me keep thinking about Pad Thai lol.
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PADs
Mar 11, 2023 12:43:11 GMT -5
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Post by AlrightyAphrodite on Mar 11, 2023 12:43:11 GMT -5
Although "lacking standing" is a term that could be derisively applied in a sexual context. May need to rethink that. Lol Sounds like you're into poorly drafted legal arguments
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Post by ayla on Mar 11, 2023 13:06:16 GMT -5
Although "lacking standing" is a term that could be derisively applied in a sexual context. May need to rethink that. Lol Sounds like you're into poorly drafted legal arguments Don’t kink shame me
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PADs
Mar 11, 2023 13:25:20 GMT -5
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Post by Quad787 on Mar 11, 2023 13:25:20 GMT -5
Although "lacking standing" is a term that could be derisively applied in a sexual context. May need to rethink that. Lol Sounds like you're into poorly drafted legal arguments Perish the thought. I turn poorly drafted legal arguments into legal gems through my superlative oral skills. And don't ask to see my briefs. I don't wear any. Boxers neither. Lol
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Post by Julia on Mar 11, 2023 18:43:49 GMT -5
Everytime I see the title of this thread I think of period pads. Anyone else?
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Post by loveonaroll2 on Mar 11, 2023 19:08:21 GMT -5
I love it makes a lot of sense much better than Devotie in my opinion the only thing that matters anyway is to destigmatize the misconceptions people have about Devs as I may have told some of you a friend of mine who is also in a wheelchair told me a story about one Dev online and made it seem like I had to avoid Devs The reality is so far I have not had a creepy encounter with anyone on here. But the reality is some people will never want to open up their minds fully. I’m so glad I joined This message board. I have found a loving non-judge mental, and very friendly and welcoming community.
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Post by infinatedreams on Mar 12, 2023 10:04:54 GMT -5
Person Unequivocally Supports Sexual Inclusion ..... that makes a nice acronym ..... kinda rolls of the tongue
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Mar 12, 2023 12:21:23 GMT -5
Post by loveonaroll2 on Mar 12, 2023 12:21:23 GMT -5
Person Unequivocally Supports Sexual Inclusion I love it
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Post by sungod on Mar 12, 2023 12:47:51 GMT -5
Dang chair-chasers. Where are the limp-lovers? Brace babes? AFO Aficionados The chasers aren't the only ones deserving of a label. I fall well into the questionable-quad category.
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Post by sungod on Mar 12, 2023 12:50:46 GMT -5
Person Unequivocally Supports Sexual Inclusion ..... that makes a nice acronym ..... kinda rolls of the tongue I see what you did there… You love the PUSSI.
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Post by loveonaroll2 on Mar 12, 2023 13:46:43 GMT -5
Lol 😂
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bluefox
Junior Member
Posts: 60
Gender: Non-binary
Dev Status: Devotee
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Dec 20, 2023 12:28:54 GMT -5
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Post by bluefox on Dec 20, 2023 12:28:54 GMT -5
We've kind of spiralled into the funnies here, but I seriously think that there's a pretty serious core to the topic. I have not yet read one comment about someone liking to self describe as a devotee on this board, and I've been here, lurking included, for almost ten years. I too feel the term is really creepy, and doesn't describe us any good at all. I also think a great deal of the all-devs-are-creeps stigma could be gotten rid of at last with a PD made alternative label - those who don't care about acting like a predator will probably stay with the old term for a bit while we can hopefully create a less worst-case-example focused association for a new term like PAD. That said, I'm in support of the "A2D" for it's similarity to other preference shortcuts and how well it rolls off the tongue (and let's face it, any shortcut with a W like PAPWD feels longer than the original word xd). I also like PAD for the meshing really well with PWD. But it does give period pad vibes. PUSSI is probably not meant to be a serious contender, but I'd also propose against it because we have gay male and nonbinary/trans people in the community who might not be too keen on calling themselves a pussy- Actually. You mind if I hijack and make it a poll, Braced4Impact, or would you make one, as the OP here? On a lighter note, on PD only I might totally accept the title limp-lover or AFO aficionado where are we, indeed I personally think all of PD needs a new name (no really tho, afo aficionado got a good chuckle out of me)
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Dec 20, 2023 13:57:00 GMT -5
Post by Braced4Impact on Dec 20, 2023 13:57:00 GMT -5
We've kind of spiralled into the funnies here, but I seriously think that there's a pretty serious core to the topic. I have not yet read one comment about someone liking to self describe as a devotee on this board, and I've been here, lurking included, for almost ten years. I too feel the term is really creepy, and doesn't describe us any good at all. I also think a great deal of the all-devs-are-creeps stigma could be gotten rid of at last with a PD made alternative label - those who don't care about acting like a predator will probably stay with the old term for a bit while we can hopefully create a less worst-case-example focused association for a new term like PAD. That said, I'm in support of the "A2D" for it's similarity to other preference shortcuts and how well it rolls off the tongue (and let's face it, any shortcut with a W like PAPWD feels longer than the original word xd). I also like PAD for the meshing really well with PWD. But it does give period pad vibes. PUSSI is probably not meant to be a serious contender, but I'd also propose against it because we have gay male and nonbinary/trans people in the community who might not be too keen on calling themselves a pussy- Actually. You mind if I hijack and make it a poll, Braced4Impact , or would you make one, as the OP here? On a lighter note, on PD only I might totally accept the title limp-lover or AFO aficionado where are we, indeed I personally think all of PD needs a new name (no really tho, afo aficionado got a good chuckle out of me) Go right ahead, no qualms from me.
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