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by counttheforks 1254 days ago
They'll survive being addressed by their name. Much better than systematic sexism.
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shakesbeard 1254 days ago
You may wanna read up on honorifics [0]. That stuff is cultural and you'll be persevered as unprofessional or even non-trustworthy by failing to properly use it.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honorific

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counttheforks 1254 days ago
Not allowing women to work is also cultural. Doesn't mean it's something we should support.
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CrazyPyroLinux 1254 days ago
Devil's advocate: They'll also "survive" being "misgendered." Maybe embarrassing/rude event, to be avoided if possible, but not everything has to be "systemic -ism."
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