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Chalco

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7. I'm tired of all people referred to as men or man in books.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 05:22 PM

11 hrs ago

When I read something that goes like "...and in the history of mankind..." I shake my head and feel unrepresented.

I know my mind is supposed to translate it to "well, the author means all of us, men and women" but I find it disrespectful.

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I think some of their slang is only understood by them and they're just having fun. Like 6-7. Deuxcents 11 hrs ago #6

I'm tired of all people referred to as men or man in books. Chalco 11 hrs ago #7

And somehow the phrase "you guys" anciano 11 hrs ago #8

I think everyone is called "Dude" today, I have been called worse, I guess. nt doc03 11 hrs ago #9

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