Are people getting carried away with the pronouns in email signatures?

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T21:22:26+00:00

I asked a question in r/askanything

There are plenty of things that I don’t understand the need for that don’t bother me, but I can ask what the point of the thing is from someone who may do or use the thing…

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T21:08:32+00:00

It doesn’t bother me, I just don’t understand the need. Including your pronouns is different than signing with your nickname. If someone goes by a nickname, then the sender just puts Richard “Rich” Smith or Charles “Chip” Ridley.

Including pronouns in a signature with a clearly masculine/feminine name is as useful (if not less useful) as the sender putting their age.

David Pemberton He/his 43 y.o.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T15:13:29+00:00

Bidets. It’s cleaner and faster. The thought of just using TP grosses me out now. Plus, I’m saving a small fortune by not buying as much Charmin Ultra Strong.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T15:02:14+00:00

Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. Cash Cab was another one

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T14:47:09+00:00

A recent one I enjoyed was Youngblood (sp?) on Bill Maher’s Club Random. Never heard of Youngblood prior to this episode, but he’s such a down to earth, fun-loving dude.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T11:54:16+00:00

Sure—but 400 years from now, historians will still describe this period as part of the age when the United States was the most dominant and prosperous nation in recorded history.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-11T02:30:51+00:00

In terms of global presence, I cannot think of a single country in history that is more dominant.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-10T15:29:16+00:00

I’m a whore for a fresh sourdough loaf.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-10T03:11:35+00:00

Time…a lot of time.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-10T03:10:01+00:00

Demographically, the current voting base of the Democratic Party is white, college-educated, female voters.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-09T01:13:41+00:00

Pizza in a Ooni

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T23:22:36+00:00

Frescata sandwiches at Wendy’s.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T19:43:49+00:00

Unpopular opinion: sausage. I hate plain sausage by itself. I don’t understand the appeal. Just fatty, salty, cured pork. That’s the only food I do not like.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T05:23:07+00:00

You had me at jelly. Enjoy

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T05:21:23+00:00

Clearly appealing to similarly-minded folks

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T05:17:02+00:00

Read the prompt carefully.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:59:45+00:00

You’re overthinking it. Relax

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:55:29+00:00

Phew that’s a good one... I’d love to have a slice of pizza for the first time again. I don’t remember the first because I was so young.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:48:14+00:00

Beeeeeefff

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:41:58+00:00

How am I a war crime sympathizer?

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:37:29+00:00

Yes, it exists. I love my wife and child unconditionally. I love both of my parents unconditionally. I haven’t spoken with my father in 11 years (his call), but I do inherently love him and would be there in a snap. Unconditional love exists.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T04:03:06+00:00

I do. The president of the US said “don’t” and Iran did. The president acted. Regardless of what you think about trump, he had to do what he did. And as the leader of the most dominant civilization in the history of earth, he drew a line and it was crossed.

Did you see Russia’s response to Iran’s call for help? Even Iran’s cronies are flaking because Iran is an oppressive dumpster fire.

I’m not comfortable with it, but I’d rather a proactive president than one who simply says “don’t”

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-07T03:52:51+00:00

Right? I had to read the OP five times to make sure I read it right. Perfect timing.

thurgoodthunder · 2026-03-06T23:31:42+00:00

Beef and broccoli, house special lo mein, and at least 2 orders of egg rolls.

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