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The theory of it being 'bad' is that it's a work around having to use a pronouns that you may object to.

I object to using pronouns, and many people dislike singular they.

I refuse to allow a DDoS on my memory space to recall everyone's preferred form of being addressed; I have a hard enough time remembering names.

It's kind of like we're witnessing the emergence of a new style/honorifics system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Style_(form_of_address)

Massive fines in New York if you refuse.

I’ve also started to avoid greetings. Just launch into whatever topic. More efficient.

Tried this. It gets obvious quick.

Sensitive people are on the lookout for being disrespected