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0 pointszapzupnz2y ago0 comments

Singular they dates back to the 14th century. Isn't 600 years long enough to stop quibbling over it?

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weego2y ago

Was here to say the same thing. OP ignoring history to double-down on gender bigotry is disappointing to find on HN.

When the gender is unknown. Why apply it in every case?

No, not just when the gender is unknown.

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0 pointszapzupnz2y ago0 comments

Singular they dates back to the 14th century. Isn't 600 years long enough to stop quibbling over it?

weego2y ago

Was here to say the same thing. OP ignoring history to double-down on gender bigotry is disappointing to find on HN.

When the gender is unknown. Why apply it in every case?

No, not just when the gender is unknown.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse