obviously I'm omitting a lot of context that could also be brought up here. Like the emancipatory value of self-definition vs. being grouped under a term by a social majority.

Karlabos, arguing historic context of discriminatory language is thin ice. The word has a always had a very personal meaning to a lot of people and we can make sure it's not abused in this way anymore. It's a matter of respect.

I like a bit of cheesy music by the way.

On the other hand, could I use the term cheese metal to describe certain bands, and a certain strength of cheese depending on their music cheesyness? Manowar as blue cheese for instance?

So it's not really an insult...

Sorry people I used that word way out of it's context.

to be fair the glam rock movement aimed to look gay because at the time being gay was seen as being rebelious