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by mhb 671 days ago
I know the argument about its historical usage which isn't a great one if you're also going to argue that language changes. In any case, I'd prefer that it change for the better. An optimist might even hope that it is discussions such as this one which influence how it changes.

Are you suggesting that we dispense with he/his/she/her in all cases? Like in this one to refer to a male or female dog?

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No, I’m not suggesting that. Languages are gonna do whatever they are gonna do.