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[[File:Aplatonicflag1.png|thumb|220x220px|An aplatonic flag.]] |
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'''Aplatonic''', abbreviated '''Apl''' (pronounced as "apple") is |
'''Aplatonic''', abbreviated '''Apl''' (pronounced as "apple") is a term that has been variously used for: |
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* Not relating to the concept of platonic love (or love for friends) |
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The term originally created to be used by neurodivergent [[Aromantic|aromantics]] (particularly those with a schizo spectrum disorder) and traumatized aro people, who might not desire friendship or other platonic relationships. |
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* Not experiencing [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]] |
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== History == |
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The term can also be used by non-amorous or [[callistic]] aromantics. Many aro people say they’d like a [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] partner, a very close friends or group of friends, or something similar. [[Aromantic Allosexual|Aro-allos]] may say their ideal relationship is “friends with benefits”. Aplatonic people do not desire those things. |
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[[File:Aplatonicflag2.png|thumb|220x220px|Another proposed aplatonic flag.]] |
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The term aplatonic was first introduced by a homoromantic asexual on the AVEN forums.<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/73079-aplatonic/ Aplatonic]</ref> In his words, "I have friends and care about them; but love is a powerful word, and one I cannot apply to them." |
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Aplatonic can also mean that one does not feel squishes, or "friend crushes" like some aros do. |
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Since then, the term has frequently been misattributed to the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic]] community.<ref>[https://godlessace.tumblr.com/post/184011908713/aplatonic-is-for-neurodivergence Aplatonic misinformation]</ref> |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The earliest remaining record of the purple, blue, and green aplatonic flag is from the DeviantArt page Pride-Flag on August 17, 2015.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Aplatonic-1-554424536 Aplatonic Flag posted by Pride-Flags]</ref> It seems that the flag existed before then, but any evidence of its creation no longer exists. The colors are the inverse of yellow, pink, and brown, colors that are typically used to represent friendship. White represents how an aplatonic people can still be [[Allosexual|allosexual/alloromantic]], a reference to the white stripe on the [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] flags. Cream was used instead of pure white to make the flag more visually appealing. |
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The yellow aplatonic flag was created by the Tumblr user Pride-Color-Schemes on June 26, 2016<ref>https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/146518558411/aplatonic</ref> |
The yellow aplatonic flag was created by the Tumblr user Pride-Color-Schemes on June 26, 2016.<ref>[https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/146518558411/aplatonic Aplatonic Flag posted by Pride-Color-Schemes]</ref> The black, grey, and white stripes match that of the asexual and aromantic flags. Yellow is used to symbolize the platonic/aplatonic spectrum. |
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== References == |
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<references />[[Category:Terminology]] |
<references />[[Category:Terminology]] |
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[[Category:Identity]] |
[[Category:Identity]] |
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Revision as of 19:07, 27 February 2020
Aplatonic, abbreviated Apl (pronounced as "apple") is a term that has been variously used for:
- Not relating to the concept of platonic love (or love for friends)
- Not experiencing platonic attraction
History
The term aplatonic was first introduced by a homoromantic asexual on the AVEN forums.[1] In his words, "I have friends and care about them; but love is a powerful word, and one I cannot apply to them."
Since then, the term has frequently been misattributed to the aromantic community.[2]
Flag
The earliest remaining record of the purple, blue, and green aplatonic flag is from the DeviantArt page Pride-Flag on August 17, 2015.[3] It seems that the flag existed before then, but any evidence of its creation no longer exists. The colors are the inverse of yellow, pink, and brown, colors that are typically used to represent friendship. White represents how an aplatonic people can still be allosexual/alloromantic, a reference to the white stripe on the asexual and aromantic flags. Cream was used instead of pure white to make the flag more visually appealing.
The yellow aplatonic flag was created by the Tumblr user Pride-Color-Schemes on June 26, 2016.[4] The black, grey, and white stripes match that of the asexual and aromantic flags. Yellow is used to symbolize the platonic/aplatonic spectrum.