Matthew Clapham
Jun 23, 2024

This is an important point, I feel. Because otherwise anyone who does indicate pronoun preference may feel they are marking themselves out as 'one of those outsiders who demands special attention', in the words of the reactionaries.

There would actually be an argument for making this the default for new accounts, with an opt-out option, as a nudge approach towards normalisation.

Matthew Clapham
Matthew Clapham

Written by Matthew Clapham

Professional translator by day. Writer of silly and serious stuff by night. Also by day, when I get fed up of tedious translations. Founder of Iberospherical.

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