> Guys, we're all programmers, or designers, or both.
I'm quite certain HN participant aren't all programmers or designers. They're not all guys, either.
I'm quite certain HN participant aren't all programmers or designers. They're not all guys, either.
Here is an interesting discussion on the topic: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/11816/is-guy-gend...
Also if this is confusing, I'd suggest taking classes on a language other than English. I know that at least in French, mixed-gender-groups take the masculine plural form.
In fact, here is another discussion (same site): http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/19074/what-is-a-f...
"Guys" can also refer to a group of women.
I think it probably is slightly misogynistic. Not my personal intent, but inherited from history?
What term could I use instead? 'Guys and Gals' seems old fashioned and too wordy. And the set order of the list might imply something. 'People' seems too cold.
I reckon using "guys" as a gender-neutral term for a mixed gender bunch is ok.
Do you _hate_ women? If not, then it's not misogynistic.
Enough already with the stupid guilt trips over everything and anything!
Wishful thinking aside, I would guess that the percentage that are not:
"(programmers || designers) && guys"
is insignificant. Care to start a poll?