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Subject:    Re: [DOC-CVS] Re: svn: /phpdoc/en/trunk/reference/pcre/ pattern.modifiers.xml
From:       Derick Rethans <derick () php ! net>
Date:       2017-03-28 10:23:51
Message-ID: alpine.DEB.2.20.1703281123080.1685 () singlemalt ! home ! derickrethans ! nl
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2017, Maciek Sokolewicz wrote:

> On 27-3-2017 11:00, Peter Cowburn wrote:
> > On 27 March 2017 at 09:45, Maciek Sokolewicz <tularis@php.net> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hm, this is more gender-neutral, that's true.
> > > 
> > > However it is no longer grammatically correct. You're combining a singular
> > > noun (the attacker) with a plural form (them).
> > 
> > 
> > The change here (using "them" in the singular) is grammatically correct.
> 
> Sorry, you're correct, it is indeed grammatically correct (my bad), Rather
> it's a matter of style. The singular they (or them in this case) is gaining
> ground, and more people are using it these days. But it's still a bit
> controversial in many places, and many style guides by large publishers
> suggest trying to avoid its use. I personally believe avoiding would also be
> better. Somehow (to me) it still feels wrong. Hence my reply.

That's also changing: 
https://qz.com/923238/even-the-staunchest-grammarians-are-now-accepting-the-singular-gender-neutral-they/

cheers,
Derick

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