Not at all. Sure, pragmatically speaking, the term "pan-sexual" over "bisexual" is usually pretty useless, owning to the fact that not many people NEED to know the nuances of one's sexuality. However, labels aren't just for other people. Labels can also help one with identifying their own sexuality. There are of cause differences between the two labels (even if they aren't significantly important). To put it simply, bisexuals have sexual interest in both sexes. Notice the prefix "bi". This means that this form of sexuality does not include the more non-linear sexual identities, only male and female. Also, a bisexual person can like the two sexes in different ways and in different amounts. "Pan sexuality" on the other hand is more inclusive. In fact, it completely ignores sex. To the pan sexual person, gender isn't an issue in choosing a sexual partner.

I feel that we're ignoring what actually makes an conversation "intelligent" and despite what is believed, it's not the subject matter that makes it so. For one to exercise one's wits in the form of communication, they do not always have to fall back on "ideas". Anyone can discuss Plato or Chomsky, but to what degree of understanding and whether anything insightful or new is brought to light is a different matter all together. Sure, perhaps gossip doesn't require the most comprehension of all the types of communication, but it can still stretch intellect, and and often requires crude wit. For instance, even in the smallest of talk, people tend to throw jokes here and there, often to add to the relevance of the topic on hand and to add depth to the conversation. Even the most seemingly vapid of these jokes require some form of wit and introspection. In fact, many of these gossipers possess a sense of humor that a large chunk users on this website are sorely missing.