I know. But since I know that that kind of language is not ok my appreciation circuits are fried.
And he did so with misogynist language. Which made me twinge. I don't complain, I state my feelings.
It just shows in what a weird time this was happening.
Now, that being said language is powerful and inclusive language is important. I wouldn't dismiss this as a problem so candidly. Just registering my support for Tieno's issues so you don't dismiss them as a lone super-PC-police-person.
Also, "that's just the way (the word is used)/(it is)" has never been a great defense of using non-inclusive language. Or anything, really.
A few questions though. Would you be displeased at someone saying "Hey guys!" or "Hi fellas!" or "What's up, dudes?" to a group of mixed gender?
Do you feel that these greetings play a part in entrenching patriarchy in a real way?
Do you feel that a protest against such greetings would play a part in overcoming patriarchy in a real way?
Do you think it matters if the greeter knows the group they are greeting? If so, does it matter because of actual familiarity or just formality?