What I'm not a big fan of, using established pronouns in the English language being hijacked

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What I'm not a big fan of, using established pronouns in the English language being hijacked

Author: jimbasil (51292 Posts - Joined: Nov 15, 2007)

Posted at 1:04 am on Jan 29, 2022

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to mean something else. So, if the French have a new word and it fits the issue, I'm not going to hide from it or
deny it's a better option than despising the trans, non-binary and LGTBQ community for creating a cluster fuck
of everyday language. "iel" fits the cause and it's a darned good fit.

Jack, he is a banker
and Jane, she is a clerk

Replies to: "What I'm not a big fan of, using established pronouns in the English language being hijacked"

Transphobia in Ivy League, not surprising: 'We're uncomfortable in our own locker room.' Lia Thomas' [LINK] - holybull101 - 2:48pm 1/28/22 (30) [View All]
- The most fanatical transphobia is in the gay community. - Curly1918 - 8:24pm 1/28/22
  - If you want to be homophobic call yourself a trans right activist. - Stark Raving Dad - 9:50pm 1/28/22
- Can we quit calling him "her"? - MarkHarman - 6:22pm 1/28/22
  - This is the post of the week. It's sad how far - ColeyO - 6:58pm 1/28/22
    - Chris is going to demand you be banned for transphobia [NT] - holybull101 - 8:10pm 1/28/22
- iel needs to find other common ground with teammates. I’m surprised there - jimbasil - 3:45pm 1/28/22
  - New pronoun of the month calendar Jim? - Stark Raving Dad - 8:24pm 1/28/22
    - It’s the all inclusive pronoun in French. il and elle combined to iel. - jimbasil - 11:32pm 1/28/22
      - Oh I am aware. You seem to be a big fan of its usage. [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 11:43pm 1/28/22
        What I'm not a big fan of, using established pronouns in the English language being hijacked - jimbasil - 1:04am 1/29/22
        Well it's ridiculous. As are most things associated with the "trans" community. - Stark Raving Dad - 10:40am 1/29/22
        Your observations have been traditionally incorrect as usual, you make absolutisms again. - jimbasil - 12:06pm 1/29/22
        So you didn't overuse apropos of nothing and fifth column repeatedly recently? - Stark Raving Dad - 12:39pm 1/29/22
        When you find a moral compass you will be a democrat. - jimbasil - 1:02pm 1/29/22
        Pffft. I'm the most honest person you know. I think that's what annoys you. - Stark Raving Dad - 1:14pm 1/29/22
        Yeah, that must it. [NT] - jimbasil - 5:37pm 1/29/22
        Sometimes it hurts to grow. [NT] - Stark Raving Dad - 6:36pm 1/29/22
  - I didn't realize this was a problem in the Interscholastic Equestrian League as well. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 5:15pm 1/28/22
    - Didn't know iel was having probs. In fact I didnt - ColeyO - 5:35pm 1/28/22
      - You say that now, but one day you may want compete in girls sports, think long term [NT] - holybull101 - 5:48pm 1/28/22
        I might be a contender [NT] - ColeyO - 6:32pm 1/28/22
        Im planning on playing 10 year old girls softball so i know i will be a contender, commitment is key [NT] - holybull101 - 6:42pm 1/28/22
  - I honestly don't know the ideal solution to include these people in sports. - jakers - 4:13pm 1/28/22
    - There are complexities as it stands now. Rules for one organization - jimbasil - 12:06am 1/29/22
      - " WE" don't have to do anything, - ColeyO - 2:13pm 1/29/22
    - Simple. If you were born with a penis you compete in male sports - MarkHarman - 6:54pm 1/28/22
    - The solution is to have the less than .02 % of the - ColeyO - 5:46pm 1/28/22
    - Separate league may be the best answer. Or, maybe the rule should be to "play up." - NedoftheHill - 4:33pm 1/28/22
- This is so freaking weird. - Iggle - 3:16pm 1/28/22
  - Or the perfect plan. Some dude gets to be in the ladies locker room. And no one can say a word! - Stark Raving Dad - 3:48pm 1/28/22