mdp2020

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   by mdp2020 5y ago

   I did not write anything about "singular they". I wrote against the legitimacy of those linked guidelines, which accidentally include "singular they". The poster I replied to stated (I remember) that some use of language
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   by mdp2020 5y ago

   I believe they do. Practice must have a reasonable reference. People are free to contribute to the language - but with some competence.
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   by mdp2020 5y ago

   Certainly. But I referred to the presented guidelines, collectively - not to "singular they". I wrote and intended that _those linked guidelines_ are "not universal".
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   by mdp2020 5y ago

   Could you kindly share a few links that you deem most informative and reliable? Thank you
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   by mdp2020 5y ago

   But it is in such case a strong confirmation about how people are losing conscience of language (not a good thing to sacrifice, in terms of priority - it is very related to thought pollution), and awareness in general, and awareness, attent