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Re:Why I've stopped saying 'hey guys' (as a male in tech) by tlackemann on Monday October 19, 2020 @11:22AM (#24827159)
I agree with you whole-heartedly. I tend to find those who feel the need to "fight against this" are the ones who are not on the receiving end.

Sure, there are plenty of radicalized people who take this as an opportunity to shame, but I do not see the harm or difficulty in changing "guys" to "folks" or "team" if it makes someone feel more inclusive.

I've hired and work with a number of trans and marginalized people, it was extremely simple for me to start saying "hey folks" without the need to throw a tantrum over it.

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Re:Why I've stopped saying 'hey guys' (as a male in tech) by thrownaway954 on Monday October 19, 2020 @03:59PM (#24830295)
"I tend to find those who feel the need to "fight against this" are the ones who are not on the receiving end."

i'm constantly mistaken for a white male. i'm on the receiving end more often than you think.

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