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@nexxylove I don’t like using they when the subject is singular. -
@aral 'they' is actually appropriate usage when referring to someone of an unknown gender, and is more respectful as well :)@nexxylove -
@ashedryden@aral it’s appropriate for general non-gendered use, whether the gender is known or not. -
@nexxylove@ashedryden So s/he is gendered? I was using it to be gender‐neutral. -
@aral@ashedryden yes. it ignores the fact that many people are neither ‘him’ nor ‘her’. -
@nexxylove@ashedryden Ah, I’ve always seen the / in s/he as a range/spectrum. But if the common interpretation is binary, I see your point. -
@aral@ashedryden the fact that we don’t have an ‘official’ singular non-gendered pronoun plays no small part in preventing acceptance. - 2 more replies
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@aral For that matter, what excludes someone from being a geek? Likely that person is a geek in some way. Sounds like gatekeeping to me. -
@onthelevel I was simply commenting that those t‐shirts are a mainstream fashion item worn by those with no relation to what we do.
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@aral Don't forget the glasses!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral disagree, I wear tons of t-shirts from thinkgeek (not all at once)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral which they paid for. The best geek t-shirts are free.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral I've been bought on saying 'geek is so last year', I'm not sure if I should wear it!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aral Think I might start wearing my “I’ve got swag” t-shirt in public.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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