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rfmcdonaldA recent discussion in my livejournal has led me to wonder how other people define the verb "to come out", and the nouns "coming out" and "outed."
I've tended to use the above three words/phrases to describe the simple fact of becoming known, whether through one's own effort or through the discoveries of others, without reference to the morality of the effort. Thus, I used the word "outed" to refer to the accidental discovery of this livejournal by some UPEI friends of mine. In so using the term I didn't mean to imply that it was at all unwelcome or forced--did I use it correctly? incorrectly? are there a plurality of meanings?
I mean, I think it's safe to say that I'm out already, so it's not like I mind, or that I minded back in September.
Thoughts?
I've tended to use the above three words/phrases to describe the simple fact of becoming known, whether through one's own effort or through the discoveries of others, without reference to the morality of the effort. Thus, I used the word "outed" to refer to the accidental discovery of this livejournal by some UPEI friends of mine. In so using the term I didn't mean to imply that it was at all unwelcome or forced--did I use it correctly? incorrectly? are there a plurality of meanings?
I mean, I think it's safe to say that I'm out already, so it's not like I mind, or that I minded back in September.
Thoughts?
