@Wain
As ever, a fascinating read, I bow to your superior wordsmithing :-)
I did try to stay out of this debate, honestly, though I did follow it with emense interest. But I just couldn't help myself but to put in my two penith ;-)
I didn't know the roots of the word "fag", to me its just a slang term for a ciggarette, but I will honor the request and stick to calling them smokes - less chance of causing offence by misunderstanding that way.
Also as to your point about what would others have for you, I would have to say on my part, love also.
@iama
Seriously bud, I would seek proffesional help on this, and the recomendation that you knock it off using the word "fag". Sooner or later you're going to have to deal with these feelings, as not doing so may well result in your hurting yourself or others. And as much as I think you quite the troll, I would not like you to end up getting a kicking after opening your mouth at a bad moment goes wrong...
What can I say, I don't like to see people hurt, regardless of what I think of them.