mgv@duke.UUCP (08/02/83)
From: mgv Mon Aug 1 17:16:13 1983 (duke.3414) net.lang : They Some time ago, someone on this newsgroup commented on the use of "they" in place of "he or she" (and "them" in place of "him or her"). I recall that he or she mentioned that this use was commonplace until last century, in the English language. I would appreciate receiving comments on this issue, or a reprint of the original article. Thank you. Marco (duke!mgv)