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Grammar Geek

#532029 Tue, 24 Jun 08 09:19 PM

So I see - you snuck in an edit after my post. Anway, while "guys" is often "gender neutal," "lads" is not.

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Fandorin

#532037 Tue, 24 Jun 08 09:35 PM

I imply that is not appropriate because used for describing a young man whose behaviour is characteristic of male adolescents, especially in being rowdy, macho, or immature. At least Collins' Dictionary thinks so.

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#532039 Tue, 24 Jun 08 09:37 PM

Well, let's just agree that referring to everyone in the forum by a word that describes only males is not the best course of action.

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Fandorin

#532040 Tue, 24 Jun 08 09:38 PM

Absolutely.

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