i don't know why people get confused about [confusing topic] so often. it's literally just [straightfoward rule], unless [extremely common condition], in which case you just [counterintuitive transformation] or [inexplicably different pattern] depending on [obscure property]. it's like [overused analogy] except [exception that makes the analogy useless].

@lynnesbian

i don't know why people get confused about pronouns so often. it's literally just whatever someone says they are, unless you don’t know, in which case you just ask them or read their bio text or pronouns badge, depending on what the context is. it's like someone’s name or nickname except you’re super transphobic if you get it wrong on purpose.

@apophis @lynnesbian I actually think USB version numbering might be some kind of cognitohazard