A new browser plugin called Binnen-I be gone has been developed to remove gender-neutral language from German-language websites. The plugin, which is available for free download on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, automatically removes the manipulated language or allows users to make the text readable again with a single click. The plugin has been developed in response to the increasing use of gender-neutral language by authors and bloggers, which has made reading more difficult and time-consuming. While some argue that gender-neutral language is necessary for inclusivity, others believe it is ideologically motivated and unnecessary.
The plugin has been well-received by users, with a majority rating it highly on Google and Mozilla. However, it has also sparked controversy among left-wing groups who see it as an attack on their language rules. Some have accused users of the plugin of having reading difficulties, while others argue that language is not a fixed construct and that gender-neutral language is necessary for inclusivity. Despite these criticisms, the plugin has become increasingly popular, particularly among those who find gender-neutral language to be unnecessarily complicated and confusing.
While the plugin has been successful in removing gender-neutral language from most texts, some users have reported issues with certain Scottish names, where the plugin removes the Binnen-I from names like McInnes, resulting in the name Mcnes. Despite these minor issues, the majority of users have found the plugin to be a useful tool for making texts more readable and accessible.
