You should consider using different pronouns in different spaces
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my pronouns on here are it/its. The entire point of this video is to convince you to give using different pronouns in different spaces a try. It ain't too co...

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  • t3rmit3@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I was just using that as an example, since I already listed they/them as the second pronoun set

    • jarfil@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      3 months 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@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        3 months 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.