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"One" ought to always agree with Risa or she will get you bad!! ROTFLMAO

I am so glad you guys cleared that up! I am glad because I don't want anyone here to be unhappy but also, because I didn't understand the disagreement in the first place! LOL

And Risa, you are right on the money! The word "one" instead of the general term "you", could be a help in some of these situations. Yet, sometimes it is so difficult to use comfortably. Maybe if we use the word you but italicize it? you

I hope all have a great day!
£eslie

Yes, at first one is hampered in writing non-sexist, non-threatening language. But if one will consider how much better it is to write:

"One ought to see their doctor often, if they are a good doctor" than to write:

"You ought to see your doctor often if he is a good doctor"

I have tried for more than a year and it is getting easier ... and worth it. I am tired of the "he" automatically including the "she" in formal English. And writing "you" is usually asking for trouble unless you are addressing one individual. I also like the word "yall" for the second person plural - very useful.

But again, whatever Risa says, I shall joyfully do. LOL (Love you Risa)

Ah, but Richard, you've made a mistake. You posted this:

"One ought to see their doctor often, if they are a good doctor"

The mistake is using the word "they" or "their" for third person singular. It is plural for third person plural.

I can not think of a way to make your statement other than by switching the words around like this:

One ought to see one's doctor, if that doctor is a good one. LOL

Isn't English lots of fun?

£eslie

I think I'm going to have to just worry about offense. Cause English and writing are a challenge most normal days and you two are making my head hurt. I can do it but when in M mode, typing a normal sentence can be a challenge

Now to find the guy that hit me across the face (right across the cheek and into my eye)...his name is gonna be mud

Leslie,

One had a sensitivity issue that day. And that one would be me.

For all my bluster and bravado I'm very thin skinned. I get crushed if I think I hurt someone's feelings. Unfortunately some days I'm so anxious to beat up on myself, I imagine things. Cause I have nothing better to do.

Now, I'm positive I already posted this, but can't find it, so if you find it randomly floating around another post don't drive yourself nuts trying to figure out what it means!

Leslie, dear friend, I have to disagree with YOU. (and no one else! LOL) Use of the third person plural in this instance is acceptable English - when used to avoid gender based words. I have seen it used all over the place - not certain, but I really do NOT think I am having a migraine moment! LOL

So, dear friend, YOU are wrong and I am right! ROTFLMAO (as if it really matters - remember, in 100 years, no one will even know this thread ever existed - or me for that matter)

Here's a video I want everyone to watch ... so as not to disturb the sesibilities of those migrainers who are homophobic and desire continued discrimination, I have posted it here. Please take a moment and watch my life in action:

Very moving and informative, Richard. Thank you for posting it so I can support the organization.