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[–]malleus_maleficarum 15 insightful - 1 fun15 insightful - 0 fun16 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The article "Pronouns are Rohypnol" is a great resource for understanding why so many of us refuse to use "preferred pronouns". It used to be in the sidebar of r/gendercritical for quick reference.

https://archive.fo/b1pHk

*I’ve heard many people tell me they don’t mind doing this, as a courtesy, although it takes some effort to keep up the mental gymnastics of perceiving one sex, but consistently using pronouns for the other. That’s a personal choice, and I respect the reasons why some people make it.

I’ve also heard many people declaring that anyone who won’t comply (usually directed at a woman) is obnoxious, mean, hostile, and unpleasant. ‘Misgendering’ is hate speech. They say.*