Re: [dq-rules] Hidden Bias (was Gender Neutral Writing)

["J. K. Hoffman" <ryumaou@sbcglobal.net>]

I think y'all were better off discussing the relative merits of file
formats.  At least there was a basis for the whole discussion.
First, how many non-males are there in this forum?  How many will 
participate in the rewriting or expanding of the rules?
Second, in gaming in general, have any of you heard any non-male express 
an "issue" with the standard generic, male, indefinite pronouns?  In 
fact, have any of the non-male gamers ever mentioned anything along 
those lines?
Third, if it's such a problem, why not simply have the examples include 
specifically named female participants, requiring the female pronoun?
Fourth, how much energy has been spent on this issue instead of rules 
expansion or revision?
As the Germans say, "Unglaublich"!
Thanks,
Jim
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