• PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    42·
    1 year ago

    Material difference of specific pronouns? Someone feels better, and I’m out no extra effort, I guess…

    It’s as much difference as personal preference in chocolate bar brands.

    • zagaberoo@beehaw.org
      9·
      1 year ago

      I totally get respecting specific pronouns, no confusion there.

      I don’t see how the scenario presented in OP is different from wanting to be referred to in the third person.

      • PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        31·
        1 year ago

        Ah! Effectively none.

        Which does bring up an unusual case: how should drag be referred to as part of a group? They and drag? Or would just they suffice?

        • Dragon Rider (drag)@lemmy.nzBanned from communityOPEnglish
          31·
          1 year ago

          They. It’s the same as if you refer to a group of people with a man in it. The “he” is discarded. Drag doesn’t use plural independent pronouns.

          • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.caBanned from communityEnglish
            21·
            1 year ago

            Okay but why not use the already gender-free pronouns I and you? That’s got nothing to do with being trans, does it?

        • zagaberoo@beehaw.org
          21·
          1 year ago

          Some degree of identity erasure is inherent with mass pronouns; interesting question!