Re: [PATCH 0/2] Avoid gender pronouns

[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

 



On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 03:28:17PM -0500, Felipe Contreras wrote:
> The latest solution looking for a problem [1] is to use the actively
> debated among linguists singular "they" [2].
> 
> Leaving aside the linguistic intricacies that not all singular "they" are
> equal [3], and the overwhelming sentiment that these kinds of political
> discussions don't provide value for this community [4], the "issue" can
> be easily solved by simply using different wording.
> 
>   - The reviewer herself
>   + The reviewers themselves
> 
> Problem solved.
> 
> Cheers.

Perfect, I like this. This style is clearer, more neutral, and more on
point.

Thanks,
Robert



[Index of Archives]     [Linux Kernel Development]     [Gcc Help]     [IETF Annouce]     [DCCP]     [Netdev]     [Networking]     [Security]     [V4L]     [Bugtraq]     [Yosemite]     [MIPS Linux]     [ARM Linux]     [Linux Security]     [Linux RAID]     [Linux SCSI]     [Fedora Users]

  Powered by Linux