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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

did luigi come out as NB and i missed it? or why are you misgendering him?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In English "they" is neutral. It's also both singular and plural.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

neutral gender is appropriate when the gender is unknown or for NB people. otherwise it is appropriate to use the known gender

[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It's also perfectly appropriate to say they. It's not gendered

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Thanks. I couldn't figure out how to say that without sounding like an asshole. You managed it flawlessly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I don't know Luigi's gender for certain, nor is it relevant to my statement. Neutrality is appropriate.

Furthermore, I personally disapprove of gendered language in general. It's pointless. I can't think of one reason to keep that archaic tradition.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

Wtf are you talking about