Why are so many people uncomfortable about using "it" as a pronoun to the creatures that like it?

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@IrisKalmia

"But that's objectification!"

"Well yes, that's the point."

"It's dehumanizing!"

"See previous statement."

"It's bad!"

"Not if you're specifically requesting it."

"It's unnatural!"

"Again, yes, exactly."

:-P

@emanate I've lost track of how many people I've explained the use of "it" as a pronoun being extremely comfortable to me in friendly contexts.

A lot of them don't still, I'm fine with it at a larger level but such does gnaw softly.

@IrisKalmia You have my sympathies, and I hope that reply wasn't bringing up bad memories. I meant it tongue-in-cheek! :-)

@emanate Oh none at all! It was just, yep. I've had that conversation xD

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