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11. That is not true, since you are suggesting not using "they"

Wed Jan 10, 2024, 12:39 AM

Jan 2024

for people who use that pronoun because ot offends your sense of grammar. That is disrespectful - and trans-hostile.

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My friend [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2024 OP

You are a dear friend UP. I'm glad he has you Quakerfriend Jan 2024 #1

Othello is sitting I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2024 #2

😂. He is such a gorgeous guy! Quakerfriend Jan 2024 #3

Proud of you for helping them. Eko Jan 2024 #4

and we are proud of you Skittles Jan 2024 #5

I'm sorry. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 #6

Just like names, pronouns are personal. Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #7

Should this apply to those who are bipolar? SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 #8

The only person I would be disrespectful of SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 #10

That is not true, since you are suggesting not using "they" Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #11

I'm not making my point clearly. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2024 #12

You are making your point perfectly clearly. Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #13

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I am hostile to trans-hostility on DU. Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #15

It's not about you. TwilightZone Jan 2024 #17

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