Re: [PATCH 1/4] Documentation: use singular they when appropriate

From: Felipe Contreras <felipe.contreras@gmail.com>
Date: Jun 8, 2021, 18:03 UTC
Message-ID: <60bfb1003c46b_1ac15c20894@natae.notmuch>
In-Reply-To: <YL+p+MlgJ754YoqB@google.com>

Emily Shaffer wrote:

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> On Mon, Jun 07, 2021 at 04:57:45PM +0000, Derrick Stolee via GitGitGadget wrote:
> > Replace these uses with "they/them" to ensure that these documentation
> > examples apply to all potential users without exception.
> 
> However, in this case, I think "they/them" is appropriate as a default.
> As you say, this documentation is intended as a guide to potential users
> and contributors, and should apply to them. Thanks for writing the
> change.

What do you prefer?

  A. We thank the reviewer for their helpful comments
  B. We thank the reviewer for her helpful comments

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Felipe Contreras

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