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  • Zoop@beehaw.orgto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneAn onomastic crulety
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    3 days ago

    You’re right, but in case you didn’t know, not everyone’s clients show display names (or pronouns) and only show usernames. The app and frontends I used to use to access Lemmy were like that, and I had no idea, so I’d just use peoples’ usernames (and neutral pronouns,) like that person did. It wasn’t until I tried other apps that I learned people had them! I didn’t even know those were options, lol.










  • In addition to the trouble it gives dyslexic people, I also wonder how it affects people who rely on screen readers. I doubt those programs would know what to do with or how to pronounce a word with a thorn in it. I dunno, I imagine it’s super frustrating, especially if you don’t have enough vision to figure out what the hell is going on.




  • I can confirm this. I often enjoy your posts and comments. :)

    My app says that I’ve given you 54 upvotes in the past month (or two?) since I let it start counting. So definitely more than that. That’s waaay more than I’ve given most people. I think I’ve only seen one or two people with a higher amount, and they’re the kind of person who posts heavily all over the place all the time, haha.

    Thanks for the entertainment! :D



  • Zoop@beehaw.orgto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneFigure rule out
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    2 months ago

    Haha I was thinking the same thing about me! I never know how to answer when someone (who I trust, can be honest with, don’t have to pretend to be cis around for safety etc) asks what my gender is.

    I’m like a gif of a confused little girl
    “I have no idea. Let me know if you figure it out!”