For me , if I'm interacting with someone , and they introduce a parameter , a request , or a rule , whatever is , ( call me by my nickname , dont make jokes about x,y,z , whatever ) then I have a couple of choices :

1. Accept their request

2 . Reject their request

3. Bargain

And then that person reponds to that decision I've made.

I treat each interaction with each individual seperate , because I view people as being sovereign entities. I might accept one persons request , but ignore the same request from another etc...

This is the basis of sovereign interaction with individuals , we make requests , and respond to them , and live with the consequences , some lead to pleasant relations , others dont .

What I cant stand is the state can DEMAND , under the threat of coercion and violence that I respond a certain way to certain requests (use pronouns etc ) , and they trample over my sovereignty. It's the use of COERCIVE force that I reject and am opposed to .

When someone shows me respect , and respects my sovereignty, I reciprocate, but if they demand respect , under the threat of violence , it will not be forthcoming .

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I find it's mostly easier to respect other people's sensibilities most of the time, but if somebody tries to compel my speech, either putting words in my mouth, or taking words away from me, I'll go out of my way to offend them even more.