This seems like a situation where you could just message zir to point out the mistake and get unbanned. Have you tried that yet?
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This was an automated ban fella, try messaging zir first?? If they were an admin they probably still wouldn't completely ban your account...
It's a universal ban based on some perceived offense, real or not. No context, so no judgement.
Just talk to zir, could be a mistake. Some frontends and apps allow mods to ban people who have never interacted with their communities by typing in the name. It can auto-select the closest match. It's possible ze were trying to ban someone else and accidentally got you.
Ze pronouns are common and accepted as an alternative to they/them pronouns, which can get confusing when determining how many people are being referred to - not that I have anything against they/them.
I've read novels with characters that use ze pronouns, they're nothing new.
I would've thought Lemmy would be more willing to accept Ze/Zir pronouns than most places and wouldn't have so many pieces of shit who stand up against neopronouns. I can count the number of people IRL who use my preferred pronouns on one hand. I wish it wasn't like this. I wish people would actually listen to and respect my preferred pronouns.
That sucks and I'm sorry. I guess I've just met a lot of good people who will call someone whatever they want. Weird that so many people have a problem with something so basic.
I have to be honest, I've never heard of Ze/Zir before, thought it was some gimmick account like the thorn guy at first. Guess you learn something new everyday
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