Frunk Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 [img]http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkhmhkocRq1qdsi3q.jpg[/img] Personally, I find [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pansexuality]pansexual[/url] people laughable. I know many homos and heteros believe bisexuals aren't real (or at least as numerous as they seem to be) and people only call themselves such to be hipster or scene or whatever closeted gay teens aspire to these days. While that may be true of some bisexuals, I suspect it's true of the [u]majority[/u] of pans, simply because the definition of pansexuality is so close to bisexuality it's ridiculous for it to be its own sexuality at all. Rather, it should only be at most a sub-classification or more appropriately a footnote for bisexuals who wish to emphasise that they are "gender-blind", whatever the Hell that is. Pansexuals argue that "bi", by definition means "two", while "pan" means "any". Simply, there are only two genders so the argument that one is interested in any gender is unnecessary, and more akin to the hipster/scene culture than the idea of one calling themselves bisexual when such isn't completely true. Discuss pans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna Lovegood Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I totally agree with you on this one. It doesn't make sense to just keep classifying everyone differently. It's like they want everyone to have their own sexuality. Gay, straight, and bi should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welche the crab Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I think people should have the right to call themselves whatever they please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehmani Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I completely agree with the point on bisexuals. They are all hipsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Mikhail Nekem'evič Tal' timestamp='1308329963' post='5290235'] I completely agree with the point on bisexuals. They are all hipsters. [/quote] Mhm... Which is why in High School I was skeptical about people who said that. Especially women, who seemed to only say it often times because they found a girl attractive or to appease to men more. I'm straight as any arrow, and I can appreciate the appearance of a good looking guy. Does that make me Bisexual? No, not by any measure. That little rant aside; this is how I define "Pansexuals". [i]One who denies gender as a factor when considering a partner for relationship or sexual relations.[/i] Whereas bisexuals will aknowledge gender, even if they don't care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonStar Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Will they be mad if we call them pans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Labeling sucks in general, you like what you like, definitions are irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehmani Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Icy makes a very good definition, but maybe pansexuals consider transvestites and hermaphrodites as potential partners (while bisexuals only designate male and female)? That would cover the prefix "pan"'s meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Would that make me pan then? I honestly wouldn't mind getting jiggy with a hot tranny :w (sorry if tmi, just making a point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehmani Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Akira' timestamp='1308349303' post='5290999'] Would that make me pan then? I honestly wouldn't mind getting jiggy with a hot tranny :w (sorry if tmi, just making a point) [/quote] inb4Lola To be truly pansexual you would have to abide by one of the following definitions: -"Pan" as a prefix means any human gender, including gender bender and gender blender (i.e. trannies, hermaphrodites) -"Pan" as a prefix means ANYTHING, including animals, chemicals and inanimate objects I think that if the second definition is correct then pansexuals don't exist. Have you ever seen someone marry a piece of molybdenum-enforced iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'll stick with humans thanks. Unless you include furries but they aren't actually real. Also idk who lola is. But boy do I love linetrap. [img]http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9345/linetrap4nb8.jpg[/img] :33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehmani Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Akira' timestamp='1308349752' post='5291019'] I'll stick with humans thanks. Unless you include furries but they aren't actually real. Also idk who lola is. But boy do I love linetrap. [img]http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9345/linetrap4nb8.jpg[/img] :33 [/quote] The song "Lola" by the Kinks. It's about a man who falls in love with a transvestite in a club and isn't aware of her biological gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Oh, right. See I'd probably be likely to go around asking girls if they are actually trannies just to pick one up. The countless slaps I'd have to endure would so be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieyasu Tokugawa Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Mikhail Nekem'evič Tal' timestamp='1308349572' post='5291009'] I think that if the second definition is correct then pansexuals don't exist. Have you ever seen someone marry a piece of molybdenum-enforced iron? [/quote] No, but I have seen this. [img]http://ericknowsitall.com/wp-content/uploads/man-marries-pillow-300x241.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagamine Len Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Miror B.' timestamp='1308355706' post='5291210'] [img]http://ericknowsitall.com/wp-content/uploads/man-marries-pillow-300x241.jpg[/img] [/quote] I can't tell: Is he kissing a bishop on the hat or some weird doll. Bad monitor quality + poor eyesight = D= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieyasu Tokugawa Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Kagamine Len' timestamp='1308355985' post='5291228'] I can't tell: Is he kissing a bishop on the hat or some weird doll. Bad monitor quality + poor eyesight = D= [/quote] 'tis a pillow with a face, my dear friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagamine Len Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Miror B.' timestamp='1308356044' post='5291231'] 'tis a pillow with a face, my dear friend. [/quote] Ah, thanks. Because the first way is a little odd and the second plain creepy. This is fine. What? I hug my pillow and think it's close to me at times. I'm lonely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frunk Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Icyblue' timestamp='1308330465' post='5290258'] That little rant aside; this is how I define "Pansexuals". [i]One who denies gender as a factor when considering a partner for relationship or sexual relations.[/i] Whereas bisexuals will aknowledge gender, even if they don't care for it. [/quote] That definition is fair enough but the term "pansexual" is still misleading as it suggests it is still separate from bisexuality, which it isn't. Rather, it may merely be a trait of some bisexuals to have a pan-gender outlook when it comes to considering a partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiro Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 We can interpret them all we want, but I believe pansexual is a word created by pansexuals, and it they want to be known as pansexuals, they're the ones who should give us clearance instead of that ridiculous text on Wikipedia that doesn't explain things at all. I hereby claim that until then, 'pansexuals' don't exist, and every pansexual will need to further explain their orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieyasu Tokugawa Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Pansexuals are hipster bi's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Miror B.' timestamp='1308416001' post='5292717'] Pansexuals are hipster bi's. [/quote] This. I'm sorry, but (most) pansexuals are probably bi's trying to be special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A._Sakuyamon Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 [quote name='Mikhail Nekem'evič Tal' timestamp='1308349572' post='5291009']inb4LolaTo be truly pansexual you would have to abide by one of the following definitions:-"Pan" as a prefix means any human gender, including gender bender and gender blender (i.e. trannies, hermaphrodites)-"Pan" as a prefix means ANYTHING, including animals, chemicals and inanimate objectsI think that if the second definition is correct then pansexuals don't exist. Have you ever seen someone marry a piece of molybdenum-enforced iron?[/quote] I say most would go toward the first one. On your second possibility, there is beastyality, as well as object-sexuality Object-sexuality though isn't as well known as most forms of sexuality. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_sexuality"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_sexuality[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Starrk Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 f***ing bandwagon being pansexual is so mainstream i'd go for PANogomy. but with just opposite sex pans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirr Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 To be honest, I don't even understand the concept of "pansexuality". To me, it sounds like people trying to sound more exotic than bisexuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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