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From: rbj@nav.icst.nbs.gov (Root Boy Jim)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.wizards
Subject: sexist language
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Date: 17 Nov 88 16:53:36 GMT
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One of the changes I would like to see is actually a technical violation
of grammar, but sounds ok to me:

"If a user deletes all HIS files" -> "If a user deletes all THEIR files"
Besides, the `man' -> `person' substitution is a bit strained.

At least we don't have noun gender in English!

	(Root Boy) Jim Cottrell	(301) 975-5688
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