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      25 days ago

      So, singular “you” also has this “plural grammar” you mention and we don’t say “thou” anymore. So what’s your point, then?

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        35 days ago

        That was my point.

        You said find a plural for “you”.

        I said that “you” is already a plural.

        That’s it, there’s nothing deeper.

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          15 days ago

          Ok, then demand we bring “thou” back with the same fervor. Maybe I’m missing that crusade in your life but if you’re gunna go around acting like “they” is difficult I would expect equal frustration with “you”, no?

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            25 days ago

            I don’t recall ever suggesting that “they” is difficult. I have in the past used analogy to “you” to help people get comfortable using “they”.

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              15 days ago

              You said it takes mental effort and I’m on a bit of a crusade. Fine, fair enough, but you did bring up unnecessary friction and shit like that is often used as an excuse to not try as hard or excuse people that don’t want to try at all(though yes, you do try).