Non-grammarfluid refers to usage according to long-established grammatical norms with the simple aim of intelligible discourse. It is not a political statement. It does not deny the special personhood of special persons but does distinguish 'them' from 'they.'
A: My partner says we employ too many staff.
B: How many are they?
A: They are one. They are my partner.
B: I meant the staff. I'm sorry, I'm non-grammarfluid. My special personhood requires numerical specificity.
B: How many are they?
A: They are one. They are my partner.
B: I meant the staff. I'm sorry, I'm non-grammarfluid. My special personhood requires numerical specificity.
by lexicali slim October 15, 2020