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In response to "It's a VERY important issue for Gen Z. One of my sister's children is a They. " by Dark Callisto

I guess. And especially if someone has specified their preference. But in a case like this - I still think it's a bit much. nm

Posted by Dean Winchester (aka Jim) Mar 31 '21, 10:23

While us olds (as 97 put it) have to get used to this and have to make the effort to use the preferred pronouns...I think the youngs could stand to learn that not everything the olds say to them is an affront to them as a person.

We see a girl and we call her 'she'. With no other information available to us - there's no insult intended there. So stop taking it as one.

But again - i really think it's my age showing.

I can't tell you how many times I've been called "Ma'am" over the phone. And ya know - I don't give a fuck. Just do what I called you to do and we're all good.

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I don't think there's anyone out there who's punishing "not knowing" or an initial assumption, but if you're informed you should use the preferred. -- nm - Reagen Mar 31, 10:42 1
- *nods* -- nm - oblique Mar 31, 10:44
(Specified *their* preference, not specified *his or her* preference. Hee.) -- nm - con_carne Mar 31, 10:27 1
- See? I'm woke. nm - Dean Winchester Mar 31, 10:30
Y ever think of putting some bass in your voice? -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 31, 10:25 1
- clearly I need to. lol -- nm - Dean Winchester Mar 31, 10:26

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I guess. And especially if someone has specified their preference. But in a case like this - I still think it's a bit much. nm

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