make sure you ask your trans/non binary friends what they do and don't like to be called ๐ it can mean a lot, if your unaware
I go with "homes" because it could just as easily be short for homeboy or homegirl
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Or Sherlock.
the thing to remember is that even if the person you call "dude" or w/e doesn't say anything, it doesn't mean that it didn't hurt them. :)
But there are so many different types of people in the world. How is someone expected to know that something is specifically offensive to one person, unless that person tells them?
I habitually refer to everyone as "dude", but I certainly would stop calling someone "dude" if they asked me to stop. I know a lot of people feel the same way that I do, so please let it be known if you're uncomfortable with certain terms. Sure, there are people that are going to be total assholes about it, but I'd say that's a great indicator to steer clear of that person.
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I'm down with just about anything that doesn't force ideals on others. Sexuality is a spectrum after all.
I just hope we get away from the terms that advertise your sexual preferences. It's a weird thing to do when you meet someone for the 1st time.
Whenever someone says the wrong gender term that person needs to chill out. (Casually mentioning the correct term is fine)
I get called mam unintentionally at work from time to time. No big deal. (I just casually brush it aside)
That's all for my rant.
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100% agree with this, shouldn't even need to be said!
However, I would posit that we need an inclusive equivalent for everyone, as the ethos of "dude/dudette" is, in my opinion, well worth keeping - some people simply are THAT cool!
I'm nowhere near smart enough to come up with new words (barely smart enough to use the ones we have...), but I'd totally want to have that sentiment preserved.
I can't hear "dudette" without thinking of that cringe gamer cleaning video. The word is genuinely ruined for me.
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Jfc where are the mods????? So many assholes in this thread arguing for why they shouldn't have to respect trans people, I hope the mods have just had a busy day or something and aren't on board with disrespecting trans people
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I would've expected a lot more decent people in a community this supposedly trans friendly :c how fucking hard is it to just not call your friends things they've asked you not to call them?
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If I'm being formal, sure. But, man, I'm still gonna say man and dude a lot, dude.
The only person to gain an exemption to this would be hulk hogan, for he calls everyone brother, and that's OK.