See, is "pouf" and "dyke" derogatory? Because "queer" of course can be, but it's also a catch-all, reclaimed sort of term - like someone wanting to major in GLBT culture & history at college would have "Queer Studies" on their diploma.

This is great information, thank you so much! I am going to work my way through it and try to use it not to make too much of an authorial ass of myself *g*

I really appreciate it!