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> I would've much preferred using another set of pronouns The difficulty there is that while natural language is flexible and ever-changing, it usually doesn't
by dspillett 5y ago
> I would've much preferred using another set of pronouns
The difficulty there is that while natural language is flexible and ever-changing, it usually doesn't deform into a new consistent state very fast. New generally accepted pronouns might develop over time, or existing ones will change their use and meaning (like the originally plural "they" becoming accepted as a singular too from C14 onwards, and waxing & waning in that use in general use since) but if you try to create them less organically you'll find a lot of friction. As with any new standard there will be competing standards, including the status quo, and there will be people who vehemently hate each one.