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Why is it acceptable to use the wrong pronoun, such as "they", for someone who chooses the pronoun "she" or "he"?

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> used to refer to a person of unspecified gender.

How is this offensive to anyone??

For the same reason referring to anyone with the wrong pronouns is, I would assume. Isn't that offensive? I didn't realize this was up for debate in 2021.

randomchars5y ago

But you're not referring to someone with the wrong pronoun, but using a gender neutral one.

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detaro5y ago

They are not talking about a specific person, so how is "they" wrong?

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randomchars5y ago

> used to refer to a person of unspecified gender.

How is this offensive to anyone??

unansweredOP5y ago

For the same reason referring to anyone with the wrong pronouns is, I would assume. Isn't that offensive? I didn't realize this was up for debate in 2021.

randomchars5y ago

But you're not referring to someone with the wrong pronoun, but using a gender neutral one.

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detaro5y ago

They are not talking about a specific person, so how is "they" wrong?

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