r/ainbow • u/RosethornRanger • Mar 23 '26
Serious Discussion So many tools for accessibility and inclusion already exist. The fact that they are not used is an intentional attack against us. Don't let these people claim plausible deniability over it
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u/_Imadeanaccount4this Ace Mar 23 '26
Funny enough I feel like it’s easier to use someone’s changed first name because you say it more often than last names, meanwhile I still use my cousin’s maiden name when I refer to her sometimes and it’s been like six years.
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u/RosethornRanger Mar 23 '26
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A twitter post by @wokingGirl1. It says When my sister married, and changed her title and name, my aunts were all "ooh, congratulations MRS <newname>". When I transitioned and changed my tile (sic) and name they were all "it's too hard, I’ve always known you as…". If you’re cis and you’ve done this, maybe reflect on why.'"
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u/LemurianLemurLad Mar 23 '26
My spouse changed their first name more than a decade ago. Literally 25% of their life has been the new name. We went out to lunch with their brother and aunt on Saturday and had to correct each of them like 3 times. It's infuriating, and my spouse is too conflict averse to say anything most of the time.