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  •  jarfil   ( @jarfil@beehaw.org ) 
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    227 days ago

    Why “they/it” instead of also “they/them”?

    I was under the impression that “they/them” were the already established pronouns when gender is irrelevant.

      •  jarfil   ( @jarfil@beehaw.org ) 
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        27 days ago

        I get that, I’m just trying to understand the difference between /them and /it in that example. I feel like “them” is more generic than “it”, so I feel like “them” would be a better fit in a space where it’s nobody’s business, the same as in a professional setting.

        Am I mistaken or missing something?

        •  t3rmit3   ( @t3rmit3@beehaw.org ) 
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          26 days ago

          I feel like “them” is more generic than “it”

          That’s interesting. I hadn’t really thought of them in terms of comfort level needed to use them with others, and after considering it I think you’re probably right.