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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by ToucheGoodSir@lemy.lol to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Looks like my account was banned/restricted for the above interaction, have already sent the mods on world an email asking if they'd be willing to reverse that. Had an episode of psychosis a few months ago where I did say some offensive stuff, (understandably) got a 3 month ban on .lol for that, so could see my account having been flagged.

I uh, I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect people to check others profiles to ensure we are correctly pronouning them… when making a throw away comment that is less than 10 words involving a ludicrously common saying. Jerboa does not show users pronouns. I could switch to an app that DOES show the pronouns, do any Lemmings have a recommendation for a free Lemmy mobile app that has that feature?

Edit: Edie chimed in, Jerboa does show pronouns. It's a formatting issue with mobile vs browser (She has them on individual text lines so they don't appear on mobile).

Was just going to respond to the user in question to let them know I wasn't purposefully trying to offend that individual, to discover I'm not able to post or make comments on world now, so figured I'd see what y'alls opinion on the matter is.

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[-] tobogganablaze@lemmus.org 22 points 2 months ago
[-] TheOubliette@lemmy.ml 22 points 2 months ago

Using a client that shows the pronouns in hexbear is good and it sounds like you are doing that now.

As a follow up, I recommend approaching gender just as one would if they were bring mindful with new people. If you don't know pronouns, using they/them is a fine way to start referring to someone neutrally. You can also just use their name. It is considerate to then figure out what they prefer in a non-awkward way, either by how others talk or by just asking them nicely. Having pronouns displayed by names is just helpful for clarity and speeding things up online.

[-] BCsven@lemmy.ca 21 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I never check usernames or comments. It is about the conversation at hand.

I assume sone people are sensitive of pronouns if they have transitioned or altered their pronouns, but simple catch phrases should not get you banned--if it was clearly not harrassment.

I try to be cautious of gendering and use they/them when possible, but also i feel individual people need to realize the world does not revolve around just them as an egocentric bubble, and sometime shit happens and you have to deal with your feelings about it, and either A) ask for what you need, or B) move on. Having mods protect your feelings for a perceived slight does not prepare you for the outside world of actual interaction with humans.

Again, anyone please don't take this as condoning purposeful harassment, bullying of those not in the boomer view of gender. I grew up as a cismale that did not follow the normal idea of what a boy or man is. I was the artsy, poetry type that had mostly female friends. This caused toxic males to label me gay. Cuz gay to hang out with women, LOL.

On a funny note my as a bearded man standing at the pharmacy counter, my pharmaciat called me "Sir Or Madame" as one phrase. They clearly had just taken a course on inclusivity, or have something in them that made them respond per the exact script corporate presented. There wasn't even a need to address me with an honorific, they could have just said Next, or I can help you now.

[-] 2kool4idkwhat@lemdro.id 19 points 2 months ago

I generally just use gender neutral language. I would check the person's bio before using a phrase like that tho, especially if they have a trans flag emoji in their name

That being said, getting banned/restricted for that comment alone seems a bit extreme to me tho

[-] Fidel_Cashflow@lemmy.ml 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

yes, it takes 2 seconds and minimal effort.

[-] Pandantic@midwest.social 17 points 2 months ago

No, if they want to be gendered appropriately, they should have it in their username.

[-] REgon@hexbear.net 19 points 2 months ago

It is in their username, their version of Lemmy just doesn't show it for some reason. Hexbear users have to pick a set of pronouns

[-] Frank@hexbear.net 15 points 2 months ago

I think we are/were/have sent that upstream to the main lemmy code doohickey.

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[-] erin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It did. OP's client doesn't display it. It's pure miscommunication.

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[-] BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz 16 points 2 months ago

I personally try to avoid gendered language, but if I do use it, I tend to check their profile-bio :)

[-] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 14 points 2 months ago

Nah it can’t be expected

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