Pronouns annoyance

[crochetmonkey74]

I support every human being having the right to be who they are. This is not a bashing thread but I do want views on this.
Today , my friend messaged something about a non binary celeb. I replied with "I like him I think he's great" she then sent a text lecture about misgendering.
I actually didn't do it deliberately. My thoughts are these though: how can you insist on how others (who you will never hear or even know about) talk about you?
I agree with referring to people however they want you to in real life of course, am I just being a grumpy old bag? I genuinely want to get better at understanding the pronoun thing. What are your thoughts?

@Didactylos

I've raad that rohypnol piece it's very powerful.

Unfortunately it's a bit deep for many people to understand. It's how they get away with this.

1984 and its principles should be part of every school reading list (age appropriate).

You made a genuine mistake. Easy to do and you meant no harm.

Your friend sounds pompous and judgemental.

I would put them in the ex-friend category after this bizarre, patronising over-reaction.

I have no issues with pronouns, but I am starting to get seriously annoyed with how people are being silenced and attacked for a slip of the tongue or or having a different opinion.