| Anybody else encountered this? 19:10 - Jun 17 with 4261 views | factual_blue |
A friend we hadn't seen since before lockdown was telling us that in the organisation she used to work for, employees are now told that, after their name on an e-mail, they now have to indicate which are the appropriate pronouns to use when addressing them.
So Facters (he/him), Mrs Facters (she/her), Footers (it).
True story.
The organisation is A Major Professional Organisation. |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 23:37 - Jun 17 with 1315 views | textbackup |
I wish I worked there.
i'd list a whole load a horrendous nicknames for myself (that are used frequently) just so it would offend everyone. |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 23:54 - Jun 17 with 1297 views | Cotty |
And your issue is…? |  | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 00:33 - Jun 18 with 1269 views | eireblue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 23:37 - Jun 17 by textbackup |
I wish I worked there.
i'd list a whole load a horrendous nicknames for myself (that are used frequently) just so it would offend everyone. |
You do have a signature field on here…. |  | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 01:13 - Jun 18 with 1246 views | Bbmaj |
Encountered it and embraced it. I’m a little long in the tooth but still able to move with the times.
As already said, it’s about being an ally and supporting/celebrating diversity and choice. But not all of us live or work in areas where this is commonplace. If we all state how we wish to be addressed, it doesn’t become an issue for anyone to do so.
If you struggle with concepts of gender as a non binary or fluid matter, or disagree with an individuals right to choose how they they are addressed, it may seem strange indeed. But it’s time to get hip, don’t let the world leave you behind.
He/Him/His/Blue. |  | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 01:21 - Jun 18 with 1224 views | SpruceMoose |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 01:13 - Jun 18 by Bbmaj |
Encountered it and embraced it. I’m a little long in the tooth but still able to move with the times.
As already said, it’s about being an ally and supporting/celebrating diversity and choice. But not all of us live or work in areas where this is commonplace. If we all state how we wish to be addressed, it doesn’t become an issue for anyone to do so.
If you struggle with concepts of gender as a non binary or fluid matter, or disagree with an individuals right to choose how they they are addressed, it may seem strange indeed. But it’s time to get hip, don’t let the world leave you behind.
He/Him/His/Blue. |
Lovely post. A well deserved uppie! Post more! [Post edited 18 Jun 2021 1:21]
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"Imagine being a heterosexual white male in Britain at this moment. How bad is that. Everything you say is racist, everything you say is homophobic. The Woke community have really f****d this country." | | Poll: | Selectamod |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 01:47 - Jun 18 with 1204 views | Bbmaj |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 01:21 - Jun 18 by SpruceMoose |
Lovely post. A well deserved uppie! Post more! [Post edited 18 Jun 2021 1:21]
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True story - at age of three I changed my birth assigned name to something else and that name was my identity for the next 15-20 years until I encountered prejudice and felt forced to return to my “normal” name to succeed at work.
This wasn’t to do with gender, but I have a very small understanding of what it is like to have your chosen self suppressed. I still use one name at work and another at home/with friends.
If we can all stop making assumptions based on race and gender the world will be a happier place. | | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 02:46 - Jun 18 with 1186 views | BlueBadger |
'What do you prefer to be called' is the basis of literally every professional interaction I have. I'm not seeing an issue here. |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 03:02 - Jun 18 with 1179 views | SpruceMoose |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 02:46 - Jun 18 by BlueBadger |
'What do you prefer to be called' is the basis of literally every professional interaction I have. I'm not seeing an issue here. |
Gammons gon' gammon though. They have to have something to get upset about until they get to boo the England players again for daring to want to be treated decently while being Black. | |
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"Imagine being a heterosexual white male in Britain at this moment. How bad is that. Everything you say is racist, everything you say is homophobic. The Woke community have really f****d this country." | | Poll: | Selectamod |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 10:10 - Jun 18 with 1093 views | factual_blue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 03:02 - Jun 18 by SpruceMoose |
Gammons gon' gammon though. They have to have something to get upset about until they get to boo the England players again for daring to want to be treated decently while being Black. |
Do you put a picture of antlers after your email signature Moosers? | |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 15:00 - Jun 18 with 1056 views | factual_blue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 23:54 - Jun 17 by Cotty |
And your issue is…? |
No issue at all. Just an interesting development since I left the world of work in 2014. (I'm retired you see). | |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 15:05 - Jun 18 with 1053 views | hoppy |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 22:09 - Jun 17 by factual_blue |
So you now put 'Freddies Ears (Old)? |
I really don't know how or why Phil puts up with this kind of blatant ageist comment.
It's disgusting and shouldn't be allowed. |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 15:08 - Jun 18 with 1049 views | hoppy |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 15:00 - Jun 18 by factual_blue |
No issue at all. Just an interesting development since I left the world of work in 2014. (I'm retired you see). |
You never mentioned it... | |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:12 - Jun 18 with 1032 views | Bbmaj |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 22:05 - Jun 17 by factual_blue |
There was a similar practice years ago in the Civil Service, but it was more on the lines of 'Facters (tea - milk, no sugar. Two chocolate digestives)'. |
This is also identity politics. And I defend your right to choose that biscuit, whether it is my choice or not, you should have the biscuit you want, not the one the unsympathetic or unknowing tea person should deliver.
Really, it’s what’s on the inside that counts but far too much focus is what’s on the outside and how that affects us. Imagine if your Jaffa cake was actually a pineapple one! 🤯 | | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:18 - Jun 18 with 1027 views | J2BLUE |
Will be commonplace in a decade or so. They're ahead of their time. |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:35 - Jun 18 with 1006 views | Ewan_Oozami |
I use one set of pronouns on here, and another set for real life - just because I can.... |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:46 - Jun 18 with 1000 views | ClareBlue |
Yes, it is becoming common practice to avoid mis gendering someone. The debate is around whether it should be compulsory. Some Women with gender neutral names, for example signing Dr Smith, have reported changes in how they are approached, and worse, once they have stated pronouns. |  | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:52 - Jun 18 with 992 views | ClareBlue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 23:20 - Jun 17 by Ryorry |
Ah right, haha, thank you! 
It did get 7 uppies & counting tbf. |
There are some reports of women being treated differently who previously had gender neutral titles. For example a female doctor reported a change in opportunity when she stated a pronoun as her organisation required. Aparantly everyone assumed she was male and when they found out otherwise there was a change in interaction and opportunity.
Everyone can accept there is do much wrong with this on a number of levels but apparently not uncommon.
Which is all round a depressing thought. | | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:53 - Jun 18 with 992 views | hoppy |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:46 - Jun 18 by ClareBlue |
Yes, it is becoming common practice to avoid mis gendering someone. The debate is around whether it should be compulsory. Some Women with gender neutral names, for example signing Dr Smith, have reported changes in how they are approached, and worse, once they have stated pronouns. |
So.... are you from Clare... or named Clare? | |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:56 - Jun 18 with 989 views | ClareBlue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:53 - Jun 18 by hoppy |
So.... are you from Clare... or named Clare? |
Nice one
Neither but my sister is and I live in Clare, so all is good | | | |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 17:51 - Jun 18 with 968 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 20:54 - Jun 17 by footers |
'It'?!
I'll have you know Cousin It took their style totally from me. |
Could be worse, I thought the OP said ‘tit’ at first.
It all seems a bit unnecessary to me. Why can’t we just call people by their name? |  |
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| Anybody else encountered this? on 21:00 - Jun 18 with 918 views | Ryorry |
| Anybody else encountered this? on 16:52 - Jun 18 by ClareBlue |
There are some reports of women being treated differently who previously had gender neutral titles. For example a female doctor reported a change in opportunity when she stated a pronoun as her organisation required. Aparantly everyone assumed she was male and when they found out otherwise there was a change in interaction and opportunity.
Everyone can accept there is do much wrong with this on a number of levels but apparently not uncommon.
Which is all round a depressing thought. |
Can well believe it unfortunately. See also the studies/surveys on how those with African or Asian sounding names are treated when sending in their CVs to companies who are recruiting, and the remarkable increase in interviews gained when the same CVs are submitted under more "English" sounding names. |  |
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