Proposal to Add Gender Designators

[flindet]

Optional Gender Flags Already Available

There is no need for this because there are already optional methods to display your gender if you wish:

1. You could write a message declaring your gender.
2. You could make an avatar that indicates your gender.
3. You could add your gender to your signature.

So, I'm sorry, but this just seems silly to me.

As others stated earlier, this is a tech news site. In nearly all cases gender is irrelevant. If in the "community" forum it's important, ask the person or if it's important to someone that it be broadcast, they can add it to their signature or something.

These options have always been available and not used in this way. So, I'm guessing it's not important but to a handful of folks.

Sorry, not trying to be a jerk or anything. It just seems sort of silly. To me gender is no more important to using a Mac or an iPhone than race, nationality, your favorite food, or your favorite band is. It's nice and probably has some cultural relevance in the right circumstances. It's certainly important. But on a mac rumors site? I don't get it...

And furthermore, while gender may play important roles in romance or certain cultural influences, when it comes to geeking out about computers and gadgets, I'm guessing women would probably prefer you just treat them the same as you would any guy.

 

[Alaerian]

Or spend $25 on becoming a contributor where you can choose your title. No forum hacks necessary. Opt-in, rather than opt-out.

Exactly.

The functionality already exists on the forums. For $25/year, you can add your gender. Comes with the bonus of private forums and no ads, too!

 

[MacDawg]

Personally, I wouldn't be in favor of this any more than I would be of a race identifier

I realize the "optional" argument, but as stated, there are numerous ways to identify your gender (race, sexual preference, religion/creed, etc) without something "official"

 

[Tilpots]

Put either one of these in your sig if it's important.

♂ ♀

Or spend $25 on becoming a contributor where you can choose your title. No forum hacks necessary. Opt-in, rather than opt-out.

You're welcome.

I know this isn't the appropriate place, but I've been wanting to contact you about the 25th anniversary of your screen name. It was shot here in my town and they had exhibits, tours and a documentary about the film. If you're interested, go to www.starnewsonline.com and search for Blue Velvet for some of the stories our local paper did.

I was unable to PM you and I honestly thought you left the site. Glad youre still around. Take care.

Mods-if you must delete, maybe you could pass this along for me? Thanks.

 

[UTclassof89]

would MUCH rather see age designations (with the ability to hide sub-17 posts!)

(I know it won't happen, but I can dream....)

 

[Blue Velvet]

I know this isn't the appropriate place, but I've been wanting to contact you about the 25th anniversary of your screen name. It was shot here in my town and they had exhibits, tours and a documentary about the film. If you're interested, go to www.starnewsonline.com and search for Blue Velvet for some of the stories our local paper did.

I was unable to PM you and I honestly thought you left the site. Glad youre still around. Take care.

Bad penny, I turn up from time to time to cause trouble, taking many months between little bursts of posts. My PMs are shut off to all except mods and admins who would be unlikely to pass on your post. Many thanks for thinking off me and the link, Tilpots, I'll do some reading now while having a break.

Onwards with the gender thang...