Quote Originally Posted by Shay
Alright, for those interested in the etymology of the word and why it is hurtful, there is a progression shown here. However, I ask that you keep in mind our community is not all straight, and even knowing that certain words mean something else in a different context... doesn't make them totally free of any taint.

Frankly, I'm surprised the language filter doesn't pick that up.
FWIW, I don't think Shay has to be feeling bad about Kilt_nave's reaction. Something else is going on that we may never know. How sad. He clearly has some pain here and this forum has usually been suprisingly open and sensitive. It would be better for him to stay.

Shay, the thread had clearly detoured to this subject. In context, and order, it is reasonably clear that it was now referring to the definition of this word, and not skirt. Kilt_nave was part of that discussion. You gave appropriate warning and expressed appropriate sensitivity.