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Discussion on: The problem with “you guys”

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What my concern would be with a feature like this, is that people who are mildly positive to neutral are turned off by this language correction.

Or, in other words, it might be that being picky about 'guys' might create resistance and reduce support for bigger problems -- like gender pay gaps, discrimination, difficultly getting respect for work achievements, and more.

I'm for inclusiveness, of course. But if this reduces support for matters that seem more pressing, then I'm not sure if it's worth it. Does that make sense, or am I being too pragmatic here?