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Subject: [Freeciv-Dev] inclusive language
From: schaefer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Peter Schaefer)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 19:52:48 +0100

>+      append_output_window("Game: Sir, this unit has no move left to build a 
>city.");

Well, if some feminist complains, tell her she is free to submit patches ;-)

Actually, shouldn't this message be keyed to the leader sex ?
Maybe include a token/escape code like Game: $sirormadam, this unit has no move 
left to build a city. ?
For example, Elizabeth is female by default 8o)

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