R_1 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Here's a poll to see AVEN census on what word(s) they like to use to describe hatred/fear of asexual in one word. Let me know if I'm missing anything, and if I am, before you vote, I'll add it for you before you vote. Link to post Share on other sites
Rising Sun Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I don't use one more than the others. But "aphobia" is problematic, etymologically speaking ("absence of fear"), and "acephobia" is based on slang ("ace"), so asexophobia is the only word that should be considered correct in a formal context IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Lost247365 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Acephobia is the only one that sounds good, and lets be honest that is the most important factor.Yes it is based on slang, but language has never really been something to be consistent or even logical at times. For instance, the word "anti-semitism" technically should refer to hatred of Semites. But, that has never been how the word has been used. It has always meant, and currently means hatred of Jews and Jews alone. Link to post Share on other sites
Kuebiko Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Idk I've never heard of "asexophobia", and it sounds kinda weird despite being more specific than the other two. "Acephobia" is preferable, because it looks neater, but has a disadvantage of being too colloquial (since "ace-" is based on slang) although, I will say that there are words that are formally recognized despite being slang/informal based (I think), so not really a problem. "Aphobia" in the other hand is too generic, and also etymologically illogical in such a context. If people insist on using "aphobia", it might be applied to aces or aros, which might make it confusing. But also because the prefix "a-" generally means lacking, or the absence of, as in "asexual". Using it would probably connote the lack of fear, rather than animosity towards asexuals. Link to post Share on other sites
warrigan Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 i mostly use acephobia, but think aphobia sounds better. (and i would use it if i weren't worried that people wouldn't understand what i was saying!) and i mean, homophobia would technically mean "fear of the same" but it.....doesn't? and i like using ace as a shorthand within the community, but i think it's a little cutesy for visibility stuff (i confess i cringe every time i see the line "or 'aces' for short" in an asexuality article!). Link to post Share on other sites
Baam Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I don't really use any of them. I don't like how someone with a hatred of asexuals is passed of as mentally ill (by use of the suffix phobia). But I guess if any, I'd use acephobia. As others have said, 'aphobia' would mean a lack of a phobia. Which I mean, 99% are aphobic. :P Since the majority of people don't have that mental illness (a specific phobia). Because the prefix 'a' means a lack of. Link to post Share on other sites
Hermit Advocate Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Acephobia sounds the best. Aphobia is ridiculous, and would lead to misconceptions as it is literally the absence of fear. Link to post Share on other sites
deltaX Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I use and prefer acephobia, just because it's the one I've seen used most often. *shrugs* Link to post Share on other sites
Sally Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. Link to post Share on other sites
R_1 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. That's a good one, but I get your viewpoint. As for aphobia, I have seen people use aphobia as a substitute for acephobia. Don't ask me about that, I don't know why and neither I support it, but it's there for poll purpose. Link to post Share on other sites
Kappamaki Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Acephobia is the generally accepted term for any sort of bigotry, discrimination, or oppression against/of asexuals and people on the ace spectrum. Aphobia is actually a different thing - it refers to acephobia and arophobia (which is against/of aromantics). It's a more general term, in the same way that homophobia is more general than lesbophobia and queerphobia is more general than any of its subsets. Link to post Share on other sites
poindexter Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I use acephobia. Someone may want to suggest something better that's not "asexphobia" because as far as mouth feel goes that is just.. unpleasant. She has asexphobia. You are so asexphobic! Nope, not happening. Aphobia, like people have said, does not mean a fear of asexuals. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 19/06/2016 at 9:35 PM, Sally said: Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Erotophobia is the fear of sex and intimacy. As aerotophobia, the logical opposite phobia sits badly, then anerotophobia is about as close as we can get using the usual etymological system. As to the three presented choices, I'd, reluctantly pick acephobia, on account that aphobia is as already mentioned, a derivative of aphobic or having no irrational fears or dreads, whilst asexophobia is plausible but a mouthful. However, in reality I've never heard, or had cause to use, any term to describe such behaviour Link to post Share on other sites
cavalier080854 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I've never met anyone phobic about Asexuals. Just puzzlement. A state quickly fixed by explaining. What is there to fear about someone not having sex? Link to post Share on other sites
Sally Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. Isn't that what some people think of asexuality? It may be. But asexuals do objectively exist (since we exist). That doesn't mean that fear of asexuals exists. The two are not analogous. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 On 28/07/2016 at 0:39 AM, cavalier080854 said: I've never met anyone phobic about Asexuals. Just puzzlement. A state quickly fixed by explaining. What is there to fear about someone not having sex? I agree with that. Link to post Share on other sites
cavalier080854 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 If I had to pick a one word answer to hatred/fear of asexuals, it would be IRRATIONAL. Link to post Share on other sites
Sisky Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 What is there to fear about someone not having sex? It's a direct, devastating blow to some people's world view. The word I'd use for it is stupidity, perhaps insecurity if I feel like being lenient. Link to post Share on other sites
SkyWorld Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 It kind of peeves me because of the word "phobia" is misused. It doesn't exists, unless there is a person out there is legitimately afraid of asexuals in a critical and psychologically damaging way. To me, it seems like describing a "phobia" as hatred towards something or someone is downplaying those who are clinically afraid of something and actually negatively affecting their life and need professional help. But alas, that is the "beauty" of language, always evolving and having more than one reason, rather I like it or not. Either way, the word I use is "bigot". Link to post Share on other sites
Ruqiah Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. Isn't that what some people think of asexuality? It may be. But asexuals do objectively exist (since we exist). That doesn't mean that fear of asexuals exists. The two are not analogous. I also do not believe that fear of aces exist. Denial isn't fear. Neither is puzzlement or uncertainty. Hatred also does not equal fear. It could possibly result from fear, but it is not the same thing as fear. The definition I'm using for the word "phobia" is posted below: pho·bi·a ˈfōbēə/ noun noun: phobia; plural noun: phobias an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvastor Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Asexophobia, if anything. I don't use one more than the others. But "aphobia" is problematic, etymologically speaking ("absence of fear"), and "acephobia" is based on slang ("ace"), so asexophobia is the only word that should be considered correct in a formal context IMO. Rising Sun already said it all. ;) Though I have to admit, sometimes I do have my issues with the usage of phobia, it makes the differentiation between literal fear and strong aversion hard, but I guess I got to deal with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Philip027 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Either way, the word I use is "bigot". Probably the best answer. I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. I'll bet you a good sum of money that you're wrong. People fear what they do not understand, and let me tell you, there's quite a few people out there who cannot seem to understand asexuality. Some of those people even show up here every now and then. In fact, I'd bet it's even less understood than homosexuality is, and everyone knows about the fear and hatred that's garnered over the years. Asexuality gets less attention likely because it's much lesser known and prevalent. It's great for you that you didn't get to experience it yourself, but your experience hardly speaks for everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites
kitanabellatrx Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Either way, the word I use is "bigot". Probably the best answer. I'd use one word to describe the fear/hatred of asexuals: nonexistent. I'll bet you a good sum of money that you're wrong. People fear what they do not understand, and let me tell you, there's quite a few people out there who cannot seem to understand asexuality. Some of those people even show up here every now and then. In fact, I'd bet it's even less understood than homosexuality is, and everyone knows about the fear and hatred that's garnered over the years. Asexuality gets less attention likely because it's much lesser known and prevalent. It's great for you that you didn't get to experience it yourself, but your experience hardly speaks for everyone else. I agree with Phillip, people fear what they don't understand. Based on my personal experience, many sexual people imposes their views on sex like a universal truth and doesn't understand why some people doesn't have interest on sex or relationships. *I did vote for Acephobia. It's accurate: slang (ace) plus phobia. Link to post Share on other sites
Ettina Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 On 7/27/2016 at 4:39 PM, cavalier080854 said: I've never met anyone phobic about Asexuals. Just puzzlement. A state quickly fixed by explaining. What is there to fear about someone not having sex? I have. I don't get it at all. Link to post Share on other sites
SithAzathoth WinterDragon Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 *TRIGGER WARNING* I have come across people from online and in person who hate asexuals, where at one point on facebook someone said all of the "not normal" people should be purged. I was even told that by someone before, believe it or not, I took very smoothly and blocked her after reporting her. I've seen far worse statements against asexuals ones that I'll not mention . Link to post Share on other sites
cooliocool Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It sucks how aphobia means lack of fear. I used it to mean hatred against asexuals. I think acephobia is the best word to describe even though most people don't know what ace means. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 amoebaphobia sounds pretty cool Link to post Share on other sites
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