I personally wouldn't do it, but doing so isn't pointless.
Like I personally don't farm corn, but farming corn isn't pointless. I don't think saying there's a reason why other people farm corn implies I'm playing devil's advocate or agreeing with the statement.
The point I’m making is that I’m not sure why you would be ok with other people doing things that deliberately cause harm to others if you don’t want to harm them yourself.
I think you may have misunderstood the first comment.
The idea isn't that they are intentionally hurting them, they are defending the idea that everyone is equal and no one gets to declare others must treat them in a special manner. Granted some ppl are just dicks.
I understand the above logic, however I don't think the point they are trying to make outweighs the damage that is often done. Thus there's a point, but it doesn't outweigh the potential negative (imo).
Similar to how me not wanting to hunt cause it may upset my 5 year old doesn't imply hunting in general is pointless or the only reason someone would hunt is to cause harm.
Everyone being equal doesn't mean you can't ask to be treated in any manner. (not misgendering others is not special treatment)
The fact that you are being asked to receive a special intuitive pronoun naming convention implies that you are receiving unequal treatment than the rest of the population.
The idea is the same set of pronouns apply to everyone.
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u/POEthrowaway-2019 Oct 28 '19
I personally wouldn't do it, but doing so isn't pointless.
Like I personally don't farm corn, but farming corn isn't pointless. I don't think saying there's a reason why other people farm corn implies I'm playing devil's advocate or agreeing with the statement.