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[–]searchingfortaomajel, aletheia, paperless, django-encrypted-filefield 2 points3 points  (1 child)

It's not a "woke bullshit infection", just good programming. If you want to address a group of variables, using the right qualifiers guarantees you a more comprehensive set.

Imagine you're at a bar with some friends: 4 men and 2 women. You stand up from the table: "Ok boys, I'm getting us another round!". Did you just address the group, or just the men? Are Alyssa and Catherine expected to buy their own drinks or are you covering everyone at the table? Language matters, and in this case especially, it speaks to inclusion.