I don't see why we all have to label ourselves as different things. Why not use the pronouns that you want, without needing to say you're genderqueer or non-binary or such? Why should we specify who we're attracted to, instead of just loving who we love?
I'm not judging or anything. As someone who does define their labels, I'm just saying :)
I don't like labels, they aren't a necessary part of the LGBT experience, but they can give some people comfort in being able to find people who experience the same things they do.
In an ideal world there would not be a taboo around being LGBT, we'd just be accepted as part of society. No one would ever have to "come out" because being attracted to someone is not a binary situation.
Labels give the impression that the LGBT community is made up of many smaller groups - while true in some aspects - it disregards the fact that we are all fighting the same fight and need to work together. Sometimes I worry that choosing overly-specific labels and sparking in-fighting over the proper definitions of these can fragment our community even more when it needs to be unified.
Labels also make people reticent to change their identity over time. They make it seem like once you've chosen a label you can't change at all. Both sexuality and gender identities can evolve. People need to be comfortable with expressing whatever sexuality or identity is right for them. Worrying about labels on top of all of that just adds anxiety and stress where it is not needed.
Dress how you want to dress.
You define yourself. The label doesn't define you.
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