tcr4x4 wrote:

Moo wrote:

Does it matter whether it's physical or psychological? Why does it matter how people identify?

It doesn’t matter how THEY identify.. it’s when they start dictating to YOU how YOU should speak, what you can and can’t say to them and the rest.. They are free to be what they want to be, but you aren’t free to say what you want to them.

We aren’t all physic, if you look like a man, I’ll probably call you sir.. now a days that can get you fired, which is just plain ridiculous... be what you want, but don’t expect other people to pander to you because of it.

I get that. Its certainly a challenge as society adjusts to new ways of thinking. For me it's about respect, tolerance and understanding and that goes both ways.

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bigdave wrote:
WTF is a Demi Lovato.

It sounds like a type of swanky coffee to me.

Back in my day you had coffee white or black.

Moo wrote:

Does it matter whether it's physical or psychological? Why does it matter how people identify?

Moo wrote:

tcr4x4 wrote:

Moo wrote:

Does it matter whether it's physical or psychological? Why does it matter how people identify?

It doesn’t matter how THEY identify.. it’s when they start dictating to YOU how YOU should speak, what you can and can’t say to them and the rest.. They are free to be what they want to be, but you aren’t free to say what you want to them.

We aren’t all physic, if you look like a man, I’ll probably call you sir.. now a days that can get you fired, which is just plain ridiculous... be what you want, but don’t expect other people to pander to you because of it.

I get that. Its certainly a challenge as society adjusts to new ways of thinking. For me it's about respect, tolerance and understanding and that goes both ways.

LT wrote:

Quote:

bigdave wrote:
WTF is a Demi Lovato.

It sounds like a type of swanky coffee to me.

Back in my day you had coffee white or black.

Minemapper wrote:

As the parent of a teenager who identifies as non-binary and uses the they/them pronouns, the last year has been an interesting journey. For the most part, people have been great at adjusting to their new name and desired form of address, including their school and most of our friends. Although we still slip up occasionally, altering the way we speak to and about them hasn't been a big problem, and certainly none of us see it as 'pandering'.

All it takes is a little respect and understanding of others. I find the people that have the biggest problem with it are also the ones that struggle to understand any other worldview that does not align very closely with their own.

Well said.

Minemapper wrote:

As the parent of a teenager who identifies as non-binary and uses the they/them pronouns, the last year has been an interesting journey. For the most part, people have been great at adjusting to their new name and desired form of address, including their school and most of our friends. Although we still slip up occasionally, altering the way we speak to and about them hasn't been a big problem, and certainly none of us see it as 'pandering'.

All it takes is a little respect and understanding of others. I find the people that have the biggest problem with it are also the ones that struggle to understand any other worldview that does not align very closely with their own.

Can you imagine the controversy if someone wanted to label themselves as 'terryall' or 'HWN' or even 'BigDave'