Re: [Freeciv-Dev] inclusive language

["\"Paul \\\"Froggy\\\" Schneider\"" <froggy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peter Schaefer wrote:
> 
> >+      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)

I think this is an interesting concept.  However, in the modern military at
least, one still refers to a female superior as, "sir".   Correct me if I'm
wrong.  Perhaps this isn't as disrespectful to women as it first appears? :)

- Froggy