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SpriteLimit 09/21/22 6:52:29 PM #1:	Assuming they = non-binary person --- Broken <cite>SpriteLimit posted [p:968203886] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Assuming they = non-binary person</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TMOG 09/21/22 6:53:01 PM #2:	Unless "They" is their actual name, proper grammar is "They are coming over later." <cite>TMOG posted [p:968203899] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Unless "They" is their actual name, proper grammar is "They are coming over later."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 09/21/22 6:56:05 PM #3:	yes --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:968203976] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shamino 09/21/22 6:59:47 PM #4:	TMOG posted... Unless "They" is their actual name, proper grammar is "They are coming over later." "They" in this case is a singular person. I'm going with "is" --- Nintendrone/PC Elitist 16 GB 6700k GTX 1070 Cards/Suns/'Yotes/Diamondbacks/ASU Fan <cite>Shamino posted [p:968204041] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>TMOG posted... </cite><quote>Unless "They" is their actual name, proper grammar is "They are coming over later."</quote>"They" in this case is a singular person. I'm going with "is"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 09/21/22 7:02:15 PM #5:	I already use "they are" for cis singular 3rd person. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:968204083] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>I already use "they are" for cis singular 3rd person.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
silverpine 09/21/22 7:02:28 PM #6:	nice try!! <cite>silverpine posted [p:968204090] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>nice try!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KainWind 09/21/22 7:03:08 PM #7:	It might be correct in AAVE, but I don't know it well enough. --- Momentai <cite>KainWind posted [p:968204109] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>It might be correct in AAVE, but I don't know it well enough.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dotsdfe 09/21/22 7:04:07 PM #8:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/6/AADDXjAADsua.jpg --- https://www.youtube.com/user/dotsdfe I make Fire Emblem videos. Sometimes. <cite>dotsdfe posted [p:968204125] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/6/AADDXjAADsua.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
accord 09/21/22 7:08:25 PM #9:	you use are or is depending if they identify as singular or plural <cite>accord posted [p:968204214] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>you use are or is depending if they identify as singular or plural</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 09/21/22 7:09:48 PM #10:	"They is" wouldn't be correct in any written English. 3rd person singular and 3rd person plural behave the same in English. Quantity is inferred. English already has a lot of existing tools for non-binary. If you have a room full of non-binary folks, you might want to say "all of their/theirs/them/-selves". --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:968204234] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>"They is" wouldn't be correct in any written English. 3rd person singular and 3rd person plural behave the same in English. Quantity is inferred. English already has a lot of existing tools for non-binary.If you have a room full of non-binary folks, you might want to say "all of their/theirs/them/-selves".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gwynevere 09/21/22 7:11:00 PM #11:	It would still be "are." Same situation as if I were talking to a single person and said "hey are you still coming over later?" --- A hunter is a hunter...even in a dream [She/they] <cite>Gwynevere posted [p:968204258] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>It would still be "are." Same situation as if I were talking to a single person and said "hey are you still coming over later?"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Adam 09/21/22 7:11:17 PM #12:	They is never correct even if the they is singular --- hi i'm adam <cite>Adam posted [p:968204272] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>They is never correct even if the they is singular</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 09/21/22 7:12:06 PM #13:	Maybe you distinguish them/theirself vs them/theirselves for singular. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:968204293] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Maybe you distinguish them/theirself vs them/theirselves for singular.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 09/21/22 7:13:10 PM #14:	Shamino posted... "They" in this case is a singular person. I'm going with "is" So do you say you is when referring to a single person? --- An Injury to One is an Injury to All https://iww.org/ <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:968204316] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Shamino posted... </cite><quote>"They" in this case is a singular person. I'm going with "is"</quote>So do you say you is when referring to a single person?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DespondentDeity 09/21/22 7:13:12 PM #15:	Starks posted... Maybe you distinguish themself vs themselves for singular. their self --- SHE: In black of night, a die is cast, heavens overflow with stars HER: All is light, all is ash, you must become just as you are <cite>DespondentDeity posted [p:968204317] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Starks posted... </cite><quote>Maybe you distinguish themself vs themselves for singular.</quote>their self</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Strider102 09/21/22 7:13:42 PM #16:	Coming over later they is. --- "I dreamt I was a moron." <cite>Strider102 posted [p:968204328] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Coming over later they is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GATTJT 09/21/22 7:15:20 PM #17:	MrToothHasYou posted... So do you say you is when referring to a single person? Why are people comparing "they" to "you" when it's more like "he" and she"? You wouldn't say "he are" or "she are". --- http://steamcommunity.com/id/gamerfanfan/wishlist <cite>GATTJT posted [p:968204358] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>MrToothHasYou posted... </cite><quote>So do you say you is when referring to a single person?</quote>Why are people comparing "they" to "you" when it's more like "he" and she"? You wouldn't say "he are" or "she are".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 09/21/22 7:15:53 PM #18:	accord posted... you use are or is depending if they identify as singular or plural finally, a thoughtful take --- Like a whisper on the breeze <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:968204373] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>accord posted... </cite><quote>you use are or is depending if they identify as singular or plural</quote>finally, a thoughtful take</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 09/21/22 7:18:49 PM #19:	Even if singular, the verb is still plural. A reminder of English's rather bad journey. They shit-post vs they shit-posts. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:968204444] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Even if singular, the verb is still plural. A reminder of English's rather bad journey.They shit-post vs they shit-posts.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 09/21/22 7:22:38 PM #20:	GATTJT posted... Why are people comparing "they" to "you" when it's more like "he" and she"? You wouldn't say "he are" or "she are". Because like you, they is a pronoun that can be used to replace either singular or plural nouns. He and She are not. --- An Injury to One is an Injury to All https://iww.org/ <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:968204522] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>GATTJT posted... </cite><quote>Why are people comparing "they" to "you" when it's more like "he" and she"? You wouldn't say "he are" or "she are".</quote>Because like you, they is a pronoun that can be used to replace either singular or plural nouns. He and She are not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 09/21/22 7:31:42 PM #21:	Keep in mind it's not like English is self-consistent on everything else either. --- In order to rule the world, one must first rule one's own Trumble. http://error1355.com/ce/Trumble.html <cite>Trumble posted [p:968204716] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Keep in mind it's not like English is self-consistent on everything else either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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lolife67 09/21/22 7:34:53 PM #23:	Elementary school grammar is apparently too hard for some adults. <cite>lolife67 posted [p:968204791] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Elementary school grammar is apparently too hard for some adults.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DespondentDeity 09/21/22 7:43:39 PM #24:	lolife67 posted... Elementary school grammar is apparently too hard for some adults. Just when they need an excuse to disrespect someones gender identity for being non-conforming. Aint got no shame at all heheheh --- SHE: In black of night, a die is cast, heavens overflow with stars HER: All is light, all is ash, you must become just as you are <cite>DespondentDeity posted [p:968204994] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>lolife67 posted... </cite><quote>Elementary school grammar is apparently too hard for some adults.</quote>Just when they need an excuse to disrespect someones gender identity for being non-conforming. Aint got no shame at all heheheh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpriteLimit 09/21/22 8:17:22 PM #25:	In my defense english is only my second language --- Broken <cite>SpriteLimit posted [p:968205802] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>In my defense english is only my second language </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 09/21/22 8:19:22 PM #26:	you say they are just like you would for any other singular they --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:968205844] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>you say they are just like you would for any other singular they</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Umbreon 09/21/22 8:24:25 PM #27:	It's "They are" for singular and plural. --- Black Lives Matter. ~DYL~ (On mobile) 12-18-19 and 01-13-21: Times Donald Trump has officially been impeached. <cite>Umbreon posted [p:968205962] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>It's "They are" for singular and plural.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HairyQueen 09/21/22 8:33:22 PM #28:	You already know the answer. If youre talking about someone whose gender you dont know, you would use are. Ex. Someone ran right into that pole with their car. Damn I wonder if *theyre* okay. They are. Not they is. Its the same when using they as a nonbinary pronoun. --- everybody loves intransigent zoo animals <3 <cite>HairyQueen posted [p:968206168] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>You already know the answer. If youre talking about someone whose gender you dont know, you would use are.Ex. Someone ran right into that pole with their car.Damn I wonder if theyre okay.They are. Not they is. Its the same when using they as a nonbinary pronoun. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Back_Stabbath 09/21/22 8:35:27 PM #29:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/6/AADDXjAADsua.jpg Reposting this in-case you lot have the original poster blocked. Seems simple enough >_> --- https://i.imgur.com/Iv5fRLt.gif <cite>Back_Stabbath posted [p:968206218] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/6/AADDXjAADsua.jpgReposting this in-case you lot have the original poster blocked. Seems simple enough >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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myzz7 09/21/22 9:16:06 PM #31:	im going with dave chapelle on this one: https://youtu.be/TT8-5KBInls --- ''If I knew how to dox people, and you lived close to me, I would beat you with a bat.'' Bad_Mojo 8/24/2018 <cite>myzz7 posted [p:968207153] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>im going with dave chapelle on this one:https://youtu.be/TT8-5KBInls</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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hockeybub89 09/21/22 9:50:30 PM #33:	Someone requests a certain pronoun and people completely forget how grammar works. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png Your uneducated opinions are worthless. <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:968207968] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>Someone requests a certain pronoun and people completely forget how grammar works.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 09/21/22 9:52:24 PM #34:	there is no such thing as "proper grammar" is your sentence ungrammatical, in a linguistic sense? no. edit: it sounds better to say "they are" for sure, but again just emphasizing that grammar is not just the way rich white people talk. --- The spell complete It is permanent <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:968208016] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>there is no such thing as "proper grammar"is your sentence ungrammatical, in a linguistic sense? no.edit: it sounds better to say "they are" for sure, but again just emphasizing that grammar is not just the way rich white people talk.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 09/21/22 9:52:29 PM #35:	they is be coming over later --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:968208019] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>they is be coming over later</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 09/21/22 9:56:15 PM #36:	GuerrillaSoldier posted... they is be coming over later "they be coming over later" makes no sense. you only use "be" if the action is habitual: "they be going to the gym" you could also say "they coming over later" and it sounds fine. "they are" and "they is" are both grammatical as well, just different dialects. to be "ungrammatical" a sentence has to basically be something like: "The to man walk store the." that's an ungrammatical sentence. "They is over later coming" is also ungrammatical. --- The spell complete It is permanent <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:968208095] in Is "T... [t:80173851]...</cite> <quote>GuerrillaSoldier posted... </cite><quote>they is be coming over later</quote>"they be coming over later" makes no sense. you only use "be" if the action is habitual: "they be going to the gym"you could also say "they coming over later" and it sounds fine. "they are" and "they is" are both grammatical as well, just different dialects.to be "ungrammatical" a sentence has to basically be something like:"The to man walk store the."that's an ungrammatical sentence."They is over later coming" is also ungrammatical.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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