Can using neutral pronouns be misgendering? I was always under the impression that they’re universally applicable regardless of the other person’s gender
It does when you only do it for trans people. This is a common thing that a lot if trans people have experienced so it kinda comes across as being “PC” while not acknowledging their identity.
You are describing intentional misgendering. That’s against our instance rules, so make sure you use preferred pronouns for folks who display them.
Can using neutral pronouns be misgendering? I was always under the impression that they’re universally applicable regardless of the other person’s gender
Yes, if you are aware of someone’s preferred pronouns and choose to ignore them.
It’s arguably ignoring their preferences, but how is it misgendering? they/them is gender neutral-- it implies nothing about their gender at all.
It does when you only do it for trans people. This is a common thing that a lot if trans people have experienced so it kinda comes across as being “PC” while not acknowledging their identity.
I suppose that’s fair. Most people I know who do this do it for cis people as well though.