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[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

While specific populations — including men who have sex with men (MSM)

I see the mainstream media are doing some.. rebranding

[–] EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm assuming they're using that term because it's more accurate/inclusive than "gay", since it includes bisexual men too

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

You are correct, but I believe MHLoppy was just making a joke about how 'MSM' is also an abbreviation for 'Mainstream Media'.

[–] EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 6 points 5 days ago

😆 Don't worry, I nearly posted a similar reply myself

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 6 points 4 days ago

Haha, yeah that's what I was getting at - maybe need to leave a stronger clue next time 😅