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muke
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by muke » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:24 pm
Kishi wrote: Masculine pronouns cover both genders when they're used in general terms. Don't be fooled by this recent bull dyke feminist "his/her" crap.
Also, the use of "they" sometimes can do the trick, despite the fact that it may be incorrect.
Kishi
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by Kishi » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:18 pm
It only does the trick of being incorrect.
Delphine
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by Delphine » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:55 pm
It's becoming acceptable in casual conversation. Language fluctuates.
Kishi
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by Kishi » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:16 pm
It'll have plenty of time to fluctuate after I'm done using it.