Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT strips 4476-4480 (8th to 12th March 2021)
hedgie:
To be fair, I find it inelegant, myself. However, I'm still happy to use the singular "they" out of respect for others, 'cos I'm not *that* much of a dick. I also think, that at least for me, it becomes much less awkward the more I get used to it IRL. Changing one's behaviour is often much easier than changing one's thoughts, but at least for me is a necessary first step.
Gyrre:
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--- Quote from: sitnspin on 07 Mar 2021, 23:32 ---They. Not she.
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I really think "they" as a gender-neutral (or gender-ambiguous, depending) pronoun is fraught with problems*, but in Yay's case, They really are a They, since we've frequently seen Them inhabiting multiple bodies.
* To be absolutely clear, it's plurality, not the gender-neutrality I see as an issue, and the resulting grammar mutilations that follow. Plus, They will always be giant ants to me.
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English otherwise lacks broadly recognized gender neutral pronouns apart from none, nobody, noone, etc. Which, frankly, really doesn't work.
Gnabberwocky:
Comic's up.
I present Ms. Augustus, Grand Master of Effective Communication.
DaiJB:
All of these plot ideas are OK, I'd be happy with any of 'em.
The one thing I really want to see is this: An arc where Yay actually has to learn a little humility instead of being an insufferably smug and self-righteous git.
zioninavision:
:psyduck: :psyduck: Jeph's surprise twists are always well timed and feel natural! this one couldn't have been guessed! i am not sure if Elliot will leave now, or if Clinton will realize what is happening and go see him??
--- Quote from: DaiJB on 08 Mar 2021, 18:30 ---All of these plot ideas are OK, I'd be happy with any of 'em.
The one thing I really want to see is this: An arc where Yay actually has to learn a little humility instead of being an insufferably smug and self-righteous git.
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Yes; i do think that, if there are any must-resolve story elements, what exactly Yay is and where they come from is in there somewhere! hopefully along with where the Espressosaurus went!
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