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Drag didn't do that... (lemmy.nz)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That makes sense, but what is the material difference? Isn't it ultimately the same thing by a different name?

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

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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

Don't want to.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Too much Elmo growing up. I knew that fucker would ruin Sesame Street.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

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