My original intend was to see if anybody would really mind the use of just he
and his as pronouns for anyone or anybody. Well, I guess the real intend was
so that I wouldn't offend anybody in the future. I first learned English in
another country about 30 years ago. Later I read about using his/her and
him/her while attending university here (US). I wasn't sure whether it was
exegerated by some groups or whether people would actually mind, so since I
used some 'ones' and 'his/her' in my last message, I thought I would ask the
question. If anyone minded for whatever reason, then I wouldn't use it.
Some replied that they did, so I won't use it.
I wish it had been so simple though.
May I suggest that we end this thread? I am just suggesting though, not
telling anybody anything. I need to explain this because it seems like
anything could set up a fire.
love and peace,
David Soemarko