Male or Female indicator below the username's name?

[kabunaru]

I think it would be a good idea to have a male or female indicator for each poster on here. It would be below somewhere below their name and it would help.
Thanks. :)

[calculus]

And what would the purpose of this be?

[kabunaru]

And what would the purpose of this be?

Because males can be mistaken for females and females can be mistaken for males without demi-god and demi-goddess user title.

Simple enough?

[Phrasikleia]

Yeah, for what purpose? So the females can be easily spotted and taken less seriously?

[calculus]

Because males can be mistaken for females and females can be mistaken for males

And this matters because?

[GGJstudios]

It would be useless and meaningless, since there would be nothing to stop a member from selecting any gender they choose. Besides, many may not be willing to reveal that, or some might not be sure! ;)

[siurpeeman]

this isn't creepy at all. :rolleyes:

[NT1440]

Why does it matter whos male or female? this is the internet, we are all anonymous.

[kabunaru]

And this matters because?

And why are you being hard like this?
And why does having female indicator means people will take you less serious?
You guys are always against every request every time. It is sometimes when requests like these can make all the difference. You people would never change in a million years.

[calculus]

I think there might be far more important warning indicators to put under the names of some posters...

[kabunaru]

And read this page of this thread:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=582647&page=6

[NT1440]

were not anti change man, we just dont see why the administrators should go out of their way for something as trivial as this.

You know i still love you tho right? lol

[GGJstudios]

I think there might be far more important warning indicators to put under the names of some posters...
You're not suggesting they have an indicator to show whether or not we've had our shots, are you? :eek:

[kabunaru]

were not anti change man, we just dont see why the administrators should go out of their way for something as trivial as this.
Thread Starter idea was requested and made into effect right? So, why can't others?

You know i still love you tho right? lol

That is fine. We are still good friends.
I just sometimes get overwhelmed and disappointed when people do not like my requests.

[Phrasikleia]

Females feel vulnerable enough without being flagged.

But the question remains: how would that information change what you type in these forums? Because if it wouldn't change anything, then you don't need that information.

[NT1440]

Thread Starter idea was requested and made into effect right? So, why can't others?


Im not sure what the thread starter idea is (im assuming its the "thread starter" over the name of the OP). If it is that label, that is a good idea that lets people more effectifly respond to the OP.

Being man or woman doesn't really change anything, a user, lets say mosx, is still mosx regardless of their gender.

[calculus]

And why are you being hard like this?
And why does having female indicator means people will take you less serious?
You guys are always against every request every time. It is sometimes when requests like these can make all the difference. You people would never change in a million years.

Before suggesting changes like this it might be useful for you to consider the following...


What problem are you trying to solve?

Who else thinks it's a problem?

How will your proposal overcome this problem?

What might the unintended consequences of implementing your 'solution' be?


It's not hard to suggest changes, I could suggest hundreds but every single one of them would be completely useless. Opposing a particular change doesn't not mean that one is against change, just that particular one.

calculus, male

[xUKHCx]

This is a topic that comes up from time to time

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=436879
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=224524

And each time it seems to fall down.

[Lau]

And read this page of this thread:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=582647&page=6

And so why does that prove that we should have this indicator? All that shows is that you get confused in other threads as well. :p

For the record, this has been suggested a few times before, and it's deemed entirely pointless every single time it's suggested.

But the question remains: how would that information change what you type in these forums? Because if it wouldn't change anything, then you don't need that information.

Exactly.

[kabunaru]

Ok, I am sure you are all great people and maybe I take things too seriously.
Forgive me for my lack of humour and arguing mood posts.:)
Maybe you guys are right, it is not needed (this request).

[Eric5h5]

You guys are always against every request every time.

This request makes no sense, and I'd say is borderline offensive. Adding features is fine, if they're any good, but I can't remember the last request posted here that actually would be useful....

--Eric

[kabunaru]

and I'd say is borderline offensive.

Why? Just why would people be offended?

[ChrisA]

I think it would be a good idea to have a male or female indicator for each poster on here.


Also you will need to have a third indicator "decline to state" because some will want to decline.

The problem is how to do this. Have you noticed the phone book white pages. Many people try not to state gender by not using their first name. For example using "S. Smith" rather then "Sue Smith" the trouble is that almost every "S. Smith" is female. If you don't believe me I'll accept bets. $10 each name.

So the problem is that if you put that indicator there the decline to state is not really credible and many truly would not want to state.

A better plan is an "opt in". Where if I wanted to state gender I could make up a user name that lets people know. Like "iMacGirl", "PhotoMan" or whatever. Those wishing to remain anonymous can use names like "qwerty".

That said, I really don't care if you all know I'm a 9 year old girl living in China. And then some would mis-state their personal information so any indicator would be very reliable.

[hayduke]

I think we should include age, gender, sexual preference, marital/partner status, political affiliation, health records, and bank account balances. Did I leave anything out?

[Aranince]

Its good for when your addressing someone. Revealing your gender is offensive? Oh man...the state of this world is just sad. Comparing gender to SSN and health records is about as dumb as comparing Obama with Bush.

[kabunaru]

the state of this world is just sad.

Who's/what fault is it then for spreading this idea then?

[iJohnHenry]

I think we should include age, gender, sexual preference, marital/partner status, political affiliation, health records, and bank account balances. Did I leave anything out?

Yes, passwords for said banks.

[GGJstudios]

Who's/what fault is it then for spreading this idea then?
Um..... the person who started this thread, perhaps? :rolleyes:

[kabunaru]

Um..... the person who started this thread, perhaps?

I am against the idea that Gender is offensive.

[GGJstudios]

This is a Mac community discussion forum, not a gender discussion forum. Gender is irrelevant here.

[synth3tik]

who would really care? If someone wants to call me a whiny girl, then I guess I am whining enough for people to think I would be a 14 year old girl

If we're going with gender, why not just post everyone ethnicity and religion, that way we could segregate the hell out of this place.

I'll keep my online anonymity, thanks.

[kabunaru]

Gender is irrelevant here.

But would it not be nice to know who the people on your buddy list is at least? I do not truly know all of mine.

[GGJstudios]

...If someone wants to call me a whiny girl, then I guess I am whining enough for people to think I would be a 14 year old girl...
Well, I wasn't gonna mention it, but I was thinking 13.... :D
But would it not be nice to know who the people on your buddy list is at least? I do not truly know all of mine.
Nope. Doesn't matter.

[kabunaru]

Nope. Doesn't matter.

Ok done deal. You gentlemen (and ladies ;))win.
End of discussion.

[iJohnHenry]

Unless I missed something, I think we were just "dismissed". :confused:

[redwarrior]

Dude, or dudette:rolleyes:, if you pay attention it's very easy to tell the gender of most members. I have 97 people on my buddy list, one of which I've met in person, and I think I can safely say I know the gender of all of them.

But yeah, asking gender is really borderline discrimination, cause people do tend to treat women/girls differently.

Edit: Cool. Don't worry, be happy.:p

[kabunaru]

Unless I missed something, I think we were just "dismissed". :confused:

More people against my idea than support my idea, so I lose on this request. :confused:
Not obvious?

[redwarrior]

Unless I missed something, I think we were just "dismissed". :confused:
Well, I for one tend to view rats as male. But if I see a pretty kitten, I think female. Am I the only one who does this?

And why are words considered masculine or feminine? I never got that.

[kabunaru]

Dude, or dudette

I am just a guy full of ideas.

Edit: You think I am a "rat" then? :confused:

[ski2moro]

I don't care about gender in these forums.

I want to know who are the raging-hormone, pre-pubescent types so I can simply ignore their posts. Although, if I go back to their previous posts, I can usually tell from the "my parents won't let me buy a..." or "I will be going to college in six years, should I buy a MacBook or a MacBook Pro?" useless posts.

I can also tell the high schoolers by their sarcasm. I just want to shake them and say, just wait until you grow up and see how immature you look to the rest of us.

God, I sound so old.

[angelneo]

More people against my idea than support my idea, so I lose on this request. :confused:
Not obvious?
I think you need to lighten up. There's no win or lose, you suggest something which you think will help the forum but many disagreed, that's all.

[kabunaru]

I think you need to lighten up.

I am just fine, you people do not truly understand me.

[EricNau]

I can see how it would be helpful, but I think it's largely unnecessary.

[mkrishnan]

I am just fine, you people do not truly understand me.

I truly do not understand why we need more threads on this topic. It has been discussed in detail at least twice already.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=436879&highlight=gender
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=224524&highlight=gender

[kabunaru]

I can see how it would be helpful, but I think it's largely unnecessary.

I like the tone of your post and I agree now.
Mods, if you want to, lock this thread.