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Re: sexist language in debian instructions/documentation



on Tue, 03 Aug 2004 01:28:31AM -0700, Patty Langasek insinuated:
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> I worry that having a fit over pronouns (which may or may not have
> been intentional) is going to make it more difficult for other
> Debian community members to take our concerns seriously.

I'm not recommending having a fit over it publicly, just politely
asking them to change their languange, and explaining what the problem
is with it.

> However, please keep in mind that some women aren't quite as ruffled
> and are not offended by this. 

point taken.

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