I like the placeholder text in the screenshot, but it will disappear during typing. So the pronouns should be displayed elsewhere, which is my issue with how its displayed in the image. If I need to refer to you by pronouns in paragraph 2, the placeholder is no longer there to refer back to. Perhaps a heading for replies or replacing the reply button with, "reply to [display name](p/n)," could be worth considering. But showing the pronouns integrated into the interface, and at the time users will use them is a great idea.
However its handled, I think interoperability with other fediverse platforms is very important. I know of many times that some platforms or apps didn't display pronouns to some users, which lead to misgendering and other issues. If it's feasible, an implementation that reduces that possibility would be good.
Another possibility I would like to bring to the discussion, if possible, would be an ability to choose who the pronouns are shown to. There are people out there that I would prefer not be informed of my pronouns. An option to only show pronouns to only users of the local instance, or only other users who have themselves set pronouns, would be appreciated.
I use some websites where pronouns are handled by a third party browser add-on. Because it's opt in, I can be reasonably assured that anyone with listed pronouns will be an ally, and those who are not will lack the means to use that information against me. If feasible, the ability to replicate that functionality would be nice.
Thank you for reaching out and asking for our input. Probably going to migrate my account to piefed soon!


