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Male or Female indicator below the username's name?
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Because males can be mistaken for females and females can be mistaken for males without demi-god and demi-goddess user title.
Simple enough?
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! 
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.
You're not suggesting they have an indicator to show whether or not we've had our shots, are you?
Thread Starter idea was requested and made into effect right? So, why can't others?
That is fine. We are still good friends.
I just sometimes get overwhelmed and disappointed when people do not like my requests.
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.
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.
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.
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
This is a topic that comes up from time to time
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/436879/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/224524/
And each time it seems to fall down.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/436879/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/224524/
And each time it seems to fall down.
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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.
For the record, this has been suggested a few times before, and it's deemed entirely pointless every single time it's suggested.
Exactly.
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
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.
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?
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.
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