Sort of off topic. But if you are putting a disclaimer that something is "gender neutral", just use a different word. Y'all? Fam? 😂

For those that say these are inherently gender neutral, how many bros have you slept with? Male isn't the "default" human experience.

I call some of my female friends “dude.” What’s that count as, Language Arbiter?

Firstly, does thinking a "(gender neutral)" at the end of sentance is really weird and awkward truly make me the language police? Come on. It's odd. Just use a different word if your intent is to have something neutral.

But to answer your question. If your lady friends don't mind being called dude, then why should I?