but it's another entirely to treat those still trying to catch up with very fast moving changes as if they were the enemy — Isaac
As others have said, the emergency of this situation is limited enough that we can take our time, accept as much as we're comfortable with, and slow down with the condemnation. — Hanover
If you're a guy who likes guys, or gal who likes gals, or either who likes both, good for you. Why should the rest of us have to acknowledge that in your title, your pronoun? — tim wood
Additionally, if we can make it a norm through social action to e.g. yell at people who misgender others, I believe we can bring about meaningful change especially if we organize. — K Turner
In order to be completely gender-neutral, the use of pronouns should be discontinued. Just stop using pronouns. For example, instead of "Do you want some coffee?" simply say "Coffee, yes or no?" Instead of "I disagree with you" simply say "Disagree." Hand gestures may come in handy (get?) as well.
Think so, or don't think so? — Ciceronianus the White
Hell, I didn't know I could use "they." I thought I might get strung up for using "they" if "they" wanted to be called "she" or "it" or "he" or L or G or B or T or Q or whatever. I use "they" all the time. And "you" and "people." But I can get in trouble for saying "you people." In boot camp I got in trouble for saying "you". "Private calling me 'ewe'? Do I look like a female sheep, Private?" — James Riley
It sounds cold, but unless I want something from you, I'd just avoid you. The burden is upon me if it is me seeking to engage. Otherwise, you can leave, or I'll send your saddle home. — James Riley
If someone can decide for themselves if their essence is male or female or a combination, why can't they decide their own age?
Just saying — Gregory
How, therefore, is it insulting to you if I call you “he”or “she” when talking to others? Is it because those others might relate that back to you? — Leghorn
Besides, if you do not identify as "she" are you saying there is something wrong with being a she? Are you misogynistic? — James Riley
My reaction was the same. Not sure how I might have responded if I was encouraged to take a moment and think about it, and if I could, please call you "they," that it would mean much to you, but would be understandable if I wasn't there just yet or if my old habits just weren't to be broken. — Hanover
Isn't that the ideology of most people, most people don't seek others out without wanting something from them, even if that something is something they don't 'want', it's still something they may have to do, such as receiving a punishment. — Bradaction
Not at all, only that you don't identify with the gender. It would be like me saying that I'm not an Australian National Party Supporter, this doesn't mean I hate Australian National Party Supporters, merely that I don't identify with the group — Bradaction
Do you choose to be whatever gender you are? No, you believe you are born like that. Many non-binary people feel the same. — Bradaction
Truth doesn't care about what you feel. I know that I am male because my soul is male. A person either has a male soul or a female soul. That is reality and no construction can make it otherwise — Gregory
It seems to be used as propaganda more than addressed as an issue by those it should concern. If you can call them by their name then call them by whatever they select. If you misnamed some one more than once you'd apologize. — Cheshire
Not at all, only that you don't identify with the gender. It would be like me saying that I'm not an Australian National Party Supporter, this doesn't mean I hate Australian National Party Supporters, merely that I don't identify with the group — Bradaction
if we gave enough effort to arguing the morality of using the correct pronouns — Bradaction
Truth doesn't care about what you feel. I know that I am male because my soul is male. A person either has a male soul or a female soul. That is reality and no construction can make it otherwise — Gregory
Except for the fact that this is the basis of philosophy? To question the 'facts' and 'truths' around us. Philosophy is the interpretation of the rules of nature.The new generation doesn't like rules. That what complete existentialism where they can decide what they are in nature and decide for themselves what is true or false. It's just immaturity — Gregory
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