![]() ![]() That it's tonally in line with a punk theme? Yes.That it matches other neutral forms, like Latinx? Probably.That it just looks better? I don't know.Individual named Ranmoth provided a definition of "folx" on Urban 2 Theįirst documented definition of "folx" appeared in 2006, when an 1 According to McFredies, theįirst published use of "folx" appeared in 2001 in a blog post writtenīy BiNet Los Angeles board member and owner of Clare inĭescribing her identity as well as other queer identities. ![]() To focus their lexicon to their identities.Įtymology is s/w lacking: (same citation)Īccording to Word Spy lexicographer Paul McFedries, the term "folx" wikipedia, urban dictionary, Boston Globe article Unlike the term "folks", the ending "-x" on "folx" specifically includes LGBTQ people and those who do not identify within the gender binary. For this reason, I suspect that tracing earlier uses of gender-neutral "x" is the best we can do regarding an etymology of "folx."įolx is a gender neutral collective noun used to address a group of people. It's possible that "folx" evolved independently of these other words that use "x" to denote gender-neutrality, but it would also be a significant coincidence. ![]() This leads me to believe that "X" as a gender-neutral particle originated with "Mx.," functioning as a wildcard character of sorts, and was used similarly by the communities that coined "Latinx" and "folx." “That would solve the gender problem entirely.” Available to anyone over 18 years old, this platform is unique in its focus on providing direct care for trans patients. “On second thought, maybe both sexes should be called Mx.,” the article said. Folx is a queer and trans healthcare platform that offers hormone therapy, and a variety of other services like PrEP and STI kits, with no ignorance, no judgment, no hassle. era, an article in it wondered whether a courtesy title that masks gender might help ameliorate any bias against single parents. Martin’s team dates to 1977, in a publication called The Single Parent. Katherine Rosman in The New York Times describes the earliest found citation of the honorific: The referenced sense 3 refers to "X" as it is commonly used in algebra to refer to an unknown entity, and allusive extensions. The OED has this to say about the etymology of "Mx."Īpparently < M- (in Mr n., Mrs n.1, Ms n.2, etc.) + X n., probably denoting an unknown or variable quantity (compare sense 3 at that entry) I also whole heartedly accept that dino as a substitute because it's adorable.It seems notable that an earlier cited use of an "X" to denote gender neutrality is in the honorific Mx., which dates in writing to the 1970s.Īccording to this article in The Huffington Post, Latinx appears to have grown into use in the 2000's, and it appears from articles covering folx that it was also cited in writing as recently as the 21st century. Bc yeah, whenever I see "folks" it's the same as "everyone" but when I see "folx" there is the specifically lgbtq+ focus. Oh yeah, both of those make a lot sense and kinda along the lines I've been thinking. □ □ □ □ (please accept this dinosaur in lieu of a grey heart) Let's try and remember to be kind as we all try to move forward together. ![]() There's already enough crap in the world without us chucking more around in what is ostensibly intended to be a safe space. As aces, we also experience discrimination and ignorance at times it would be lovely if we could use these experiences as a lens to be more empathetic towards others and to educate politely. Without drawing attention to anyone in particular, several of the posts in this thread are quite rude. While those are two different explanations, both seem reasonable to me. I have more recently also seen it said that "Folx" is not simply an LGBT+ friendly replacement for "Folks" but that it should specifically be used to refer to groups of LGBT+ people. "Folx" is an easy way of going "I see you, this is a safe space" without needing to write anything extra. When I asked a friend this question, I was told that the inclusion of the x is a little nod to any non-cis people being addressed that "folks" is indeed a gender-neutral term but since it's such a common word it doesn't necessarily mean that the writer is LGBTQAI+ friendly. ![]()
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