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Re:Ruby removed “Participants will be tolerant of opposing v... by simiones on Friday October 01, 2021 @08:45AM (#28717736)
That's not what that line means at all. That line means that an argument like `let's stop using gender-neutral language in our documentation, it's easier to just say "he" instead of "the user"` won't fly: this type of argument prioritizes the comfort of a privileged group (males) over the safety/well-being of a marginalized group (women and non-binary people).
Re:Ruby removed “Participants will be tolerant of opposing v... by utexaspunk on Friday October 01, 2021 @09:01AM (#28717874)
I'm all for being gender-neutral for the sake of neutrality, but the idea that the use of "he" somehow hurts people's safety or well-being sounds a bit absurd to me.
Re:Ruby removed “Participants will be tolerant of opposing v... by _-david-_ on Friday October 01, 2021 @01:30PM (#28721277)
You are going to have to explain how using 'he' can harm the safety and well being of somebody else.
Re:Ruby removed “Participants will be tolerant of opposing v... by Fellshard on Friday October 01, 2021 @01:17PM (#28721125)
That is a complete misreading of the clear statement that text is making!