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> it is unfeasible to expect society to shape itself around coddling that person's beliefs

What indication do you have that a majority of the "society" in question (Stack Overflow) has a problem with addressing people in the manner they prefer?

In other words, have you considered the possibility that you are the one with an opinion or belief that runs contrary to what this "society" expects of its members?

If so, are you expecting to be coddled?

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Judging from the overwhelming negative response to what SO did, I'm confident that I am not the one with the controversial beliefs.

You're seeing what you want to see. The controversy has little to do with that. How SO treated the moderator and handled the issue publicly is what's raising flags.

You know, it's possible to support the pronoun policy while still being against how the moderator was treated.

It seems to be an opportunistic vocal minority that is trying to make this political.

It is already political. I raised this point to another user - changing policies is political. If by, political you mean dealing with government policy, not sure what that has to do with this discussion.

the fact that 99.999% of people throughout history have gotten along just fine without worrying about different pronouns that dont match their gender

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