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==Welcome to the LGBTA Wiki! == |
==Welcome to the LGBTA Wiki! == |
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The LGBTA+ Wiki is a resource of LGBTA+ terminology and labels used by various queer communities, as well as the questioning and/or curious. The wiki is designed to be a helpful resource for explaining identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or difficult to find information for |
The LGBTA+ Wiki is a resource of LGBTA+ terminology and labels used by various queer communities, as well as the questioning and/or curious. The wiki is designed to be a helpful resource for explaining identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or difficult to find information for. |
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[[LGBTA+|LGBTA]] stands for [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]], and [[asexual]]/[[aromantic]]/[[agender]]. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-[[Straight|heterosexual]], non-[[heteroromantic]], and/or non-[[cisgender]]. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, or LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for [[questioning]]/[[queer]], and the I stands for [[intersex]]. Other variations include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender. |
[[LGBTA+|LGBTA]] stands for [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]], and [[asexual]]/[[aromantic]]/[[agender]]. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-[[Straight|heterosexual]], non-[[heteroromantic]], and/or non-[[cisgender]]. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, or LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for [[questioning]]/[[queer]], and the I stands for [[intersex]]. Other variations include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender. |
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==Helping Out== |
==Helping Out== |
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You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article, it's recommended that you read the [[LGBTA+ Wiki:Creating and Editing Pages|Creating and Editing]] guide. |
You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article, it's recommended that you read the [[LGBTA+ Wiki:Creating and Editing Pages|Creating and Editing]] guide. Whilst anyone can make changes or new pages, your edits may not be accepted. Main reasons are below: |
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* Improper formatting or grammar |
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If you want to help out but don't know where to start, you can help by adding relevant information to one of our [[:Category:Article stubs|stub articles]]. Information like who coined the term, when it was coined, who created the flag and when, as well as more information about the identity itself is always appreciated. We also always have various housekeeping projects listed on the Discord and welcome anyone to help contribute! |
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* No resources backing up the provided information |
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If your edit was rejected and does not match the above, feel free to [[User talk:Jeb CC|ask a moderator]]. |
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If you want to help out but don't know where to start... |
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* Articles in [[:Category:Identities With unarchived resources|this category]] need their resources to be archived according to the [[Template:Archive|archival template]]. |
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* Articles in [[:Category:Pages Without Resources|this category]] do not have resources. If you find some, you are encouraged to add them! |
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* There's a large ongoing housekeeping project to review ALL wiki pages, more information on the Discord server. |
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For further information on term coining, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating A Term Advice|this]] article. For flags, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating a Flag Advice|this]]. |
For further information on term coining, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating A Term Advice|this]] article. For flags, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating a Flag Advice|this]]. |
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Revision as of 22:19, 24 August 2022
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Welcome to the LGBTA Wiki!
The LGBTA+ Wiki is a resource of LGBTA+ terminology and labels used by various queer communities, as well as the questioning and/or curious. The wiki is designed to be a helpful resource for explaining identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or difficult to find information for.
LGBTA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and asexual/aromantic/agender. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual, non-heteroromantic, and/or non-cisgender. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, or LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for questioning/queer, and the I stands for intersex. Other variations include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender.
Looking for answers? Confused about LGBTA+? Check out the FAQ!
Discord
Want to discuss the Wiki, give us some feedback, or meet some like-minded individuals? Feel free to join! We're welcome to all identities as long as they are not harmful! Wiki contributors also get special roles here.
Banned from the Discord and think it was an unfair judgement? Please let us know with this form. We'll contact you by Discord DMs for further information if required.
Where To Start
Questioning? Need some more information? Hopefully the categories below will be enlightening! You can also check out these resources: (part 1, part 2, part 3).
| Orientation | Gender | Terminology |
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Helping Out
You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article, it's recommended that you read the Creating and Editing guide. Whilst anyone can make changes or new pages, your edits may not be accepted. Main reasons are below:
- Improper formatting or grammar
- No resources backing up the provided information
If your edit was rejected and does not match the above, feel free to ask a moderator.
If you want to help out but don't know where to start...
- Articles in this category need their resources to be archived according to the archival template.
- Articles in this category do not have resources. If you find some, you are encouraged to add them!
- There's a large ongoing housekeeping project to review ALL wiki pages, more information on the Discord server.
For further information on term coining, see this article. For flags, see this.
- Wiki Pages: 7,591
- Wiki Edits: 236,371
This site is categorized as an educational wiki. If you are having issues accessing the site from work or school, please inform our staff and we will attempt to change the categorization for the given site-blocking product.