This features right now is restricted too google docs for work. But imagine it was in all documents, emails, texting on android, etc.
Overtime if you constantly get these suggestions you will likely find yourself doing differently subconsciously.
The key problem here is not only is it Google dictating now what is right or wrong in the English language but also applying a US centric view on that.
Many words have different meanings in different countries or even in the same country. Different societal norms and it doesn't mean it is any less inclusive. They just consider it something else.
It didn't take that long for spellcheck to automatically start fixing spellings, a feature that many of us likely could no longer live without. I don't know the last time I actually interacted with spellcheck. That same thing can happen here if we allow this to be acceptable.
Turn off the feature and go about your day. That's what I do with grammar checkers, anyway, for many of the reasons you just described. As far as I can tell, using the passive voice or saying "I think" too often has neither harmed me personally nor professionally.
I think the vast majority of users especially outside the HN/technical crowd will not do as you. Default settings are powerfully influential UX. See dark patterns.
This features right now is restricted too google docs for work. But imagine it was in all documents, emails, texting on android, etc.
Overtime if you constantly get these suggestions you will likely find yourself doing differently subconsciously.
The key problem here is not only is it Google dictating now what is right or wrong in the English language but also applying a US centric view on that.
Many words have different meanings in different countries or even in the same country. Different societal norms and it doesn't mean it is any less inclusive. They just consider it something else.
It didn't take that long for spellcheck to automatically start fixing spellings, a feature that many of us likely could no longer live without. I don't know the last time I actually interacted with spellcheck. That same thing can happen here if we allow this to be acceptable.