Re: [issues] Linux Mag: 50 Linux People to Watch

[Robert Kiesling]

> On Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Robert Kiesling wrote:
> 
> >      Andrea as a male name is common in some countries. Italy is one 
> >      of them. Andrea's a bloke. You're not the first to make this mistake: 
> >      I think it's quite common. :)
> > 
> >      Is there any way to see this list on the web, or do I have to 
> >      wait for the paper version? I didn't find any visible links to
> >      it.
> > 
> > That's been pointed out to me already, but I somehow my reply didn't
> > get to the list.  I stand corrected.  Apologies to you and the other
> > person who corrected me, to HIM, and to Naomi, the original poster.
> 
> Which begs a question: why is it such an offense to refer to a male with
> feminine pronouns, or vice versa? 

If the male knows about it and you have permission, it wouldn't be
offensive, I would think.  Otherwise, it would be confusing and would
mislead most people.

Robert 

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