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An '''angled aro ace''' is an [[Aroace|aro ace]] who identifies with another another orientation label in a nonromantic, nonsexual way. For example, angled aro aces may identify as a [[Bisexual|bi]] angled aro ace or [[lesbian]] angled aro ace. Some oriented aro aces base their additional label on a form of nonromantic, nonsexual [[attraction]], such as [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]], [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]], [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attraction]], [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]], or any combination. |
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An '''angled aroace''' is someone who is [[Aromantic Spectrum|aro-spec]] or [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] but experiences a form of [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] that is neither romantic nor sexual, but is significant enough to warrant a place alongside their [[aroace]] orientation. Angled aroace is similar to [[Oriented Aroace|oriented aroace]], and was created in response to claims that oriented aroace is only for those who are flat out [[aromantic]] and [[asexual]]. Angled aroace is a term for aro-spec aces, aro ace-specs, and aro-spec ace-specs. They may be demi, grey, or another [[A-Spec|a-spec]] identity. |
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The term angled aroace is similar to [[Oriented Aroace|oriented aro ace]], and it was created by Tumblr user Black-Aros on March 24, 2019 in response to claims that oriented aro ace is only for certain [[aromantic]] [[asexual|asexuals]].<ref>[https://black-aros.tumblr.com/post/183667189002/angled Angled]</ref><ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/08/04/oriented-gray/ Oriented Gray]</ref> |
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Examples of how to use the term would be: [[Bisexual|bi]] angled aroace, [[lesbian]] angled aroace, etc. If you want to be more specific, you could say for example: bi angled [[Demiromantic|demiaro]] ace, lesbian angled aro [[Greyasexual|grayce]], etc. |
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The term was coined by Tumblr user Black-Aros on March 24, 2019<ref>https://black-aros.tumblr.com/post/183667189002/angled</ref>. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The angled aroace flag was |
The angled aroace flag was posted by Black-Aros on March 24, 2019, shortly after announcing the term.<ref>[https://black-aros.tumblr.com/post/183675847932/angled-flag-if-you-read-the-tags-in-the-post-i Angled Flag]</ref> The yellow stripes were chosen as an opposite of the blue of the oriented flag. The light brown gradient beneath them meant as a visually-appropriate parallel to the gray gradient of the [[aromantic]] and [[asexual]] flags. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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Revision as of 23:22, 28 February 2020
An angled aro ace is an aro ace who identifies with another another orientation label in a nonromantic, nonsexual way. For example, angled aro aces may identify as a bi angled aro ace or lesbian angled aro ace. Some oriented aro aces base their additional label on a form of nonromantic, nonsexual attraction, such as platonic attraction, sensual attraction, aesthetic attraction, alterous attraction, or any combination.
The term angled aroace is similar to oriented aro ace, and it was created by Tumblr user Black-Aros on March 24, 2019 in response to claims that oriented aro ace is only for certain aromantic asexuals.[1][2]
Flag
The angled aroace flag was posted by Black-Aros on March 24, 2019, shortly after announcing the term.[3] The yellow stripes were chosen as an opposite of the blue of the oriented flag. The light brown gradient beneath them meant as a visually-appropriate parallel to the gray gradient of the aromantic and asexual flags.