As you say, singular-"they" has been around for a while and i should get over it. But "it" is still around and is useful for any third-person singular use EXCEPT PEOPLE, which i find rather dumb. The lack of a unique second-person plural pronoun is similar, but it isn't like there's an existing one that is ignored in certain cases (although i think "y'all" is nearly acceptable).
Anyway, it's my damn fault for seeking consistency in English. I rue the day i ever learned to speak the damn thing.
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Date: 2003-12-05 01:34 pm (UTC)Anyway, it's my damn fault for seeking consistency in English. I rue the day i ever learned to speak the damn thing.