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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Some people legitimately choose the pronoun it though and that shouldn't be shamed.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago

Intent is important I guess

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Feels like casual dehumanization to call a person ‘it’.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

It can definitely feel that way, but that's no reason not to use the pronouns that someone identifies with.