sexist language
Root Boy Jim
rbj at nav.icst.nbs.gov
Fri Nov 18 02:53:36 AEST 1988
One of the changes I would like to see is actually a technical violation
of grammar, but sounds ok to me:
"If a user deletes all HIS files" -> "If a user deletes all THEIR files"
Besides, the `man' -> `person' substitution is a bit strained.
At least we don't have noun gender in English!
(Root Boy) Jim Cottrell (301) 975-5688
<rbj at nav.icst.nbs.gov> or <rbj at icst-cmr.arpa>
Crackers and Works -- Breakfast of Champions!
More information about the Comp.unix.wizards
mailing list