Correct me if I'm misunderstanding. But it sounds like you're saying that the "gender" option should read as follows..
Male
Male (*insert proper term for one who has had gender re-assignment surgery, which I do not know*)
Female
Female (*insert proper term for one who has had gender re-assignment surgery, which I do not know*)
If that is the case, then, keeping in mind that I know nothing of the desires of other people, don't think this would be wanted. It is my (admittedly limited) understanding that someone who has gone through such trouble to change their gender, will want to be identified as their gender. Ex, a male who was once a female does not want to be thought of as "A male who was once a female". He wants to be thought of as a male.
Again though, this is a potentially touchy subject, and I don't really know much about it.
other gender. I'm not an expert, but it seems like an easy way to rectify this would be to have people type in their gender. That way people could put male/female/not saying/whatever else they want.And how many people would use that like the way it's supposed to? You'll have all kinds of silly responses there.
other gender. I'm not an expert, but it seems like an easy way to rectify this would be to have people type in their gender. That way people could put male/female/not saying/whatever else they want.And how many people would use that like the way it's supposed to? You'll have all kinds of silly responses there.
Correct me if I'm misunderstanding. But it sounds like you're saying that the "gender" option should read as follows..There are many more varieties (some noted above).
Male
Male (*insert proper term for one who has had gender re-assignment surgery, which I do not know*)
Female
Female (*insert proper term for one who has had gender re-assignment surgery, which I do not know*)
Currently, you have three options: Male, Female or leaving it blank. I don't see the reason why the latter isn't satisfactory enough. I also don't really see the reason why would anyone want to highlight their 'special defects', especially on the internet unless on a dedicated Forum. If you would, you'd probably make your own situation worse.I'm sorry, I find this right out offensive. Having a different Gender from your sex, or having a gender that falls between sexes, or not having a gender at all, none of these are "special defects". They aren't "defects" at all. It is not ridiculous for me to ask for this consideration (I may be denied it, but I'm surely within a range to ask). I don't know if you are ignorant on this subject or not but now you know.
Sorry to say it, but this is ridiculous.
As long as there is never an 'Asexual' option, I'm fine with whatever, sort of. I know that would fall under orientation but that is usually only a hop skip and a jump away from gender and sex.Elements isn't a dating site so sexuality shouldn't have a spot on the forum profile. Some may say "then why is gender important?" Mainly because it reflects on how a person wishes to be addressed and developing and idea of who they are which is helpful in conversation in my opinion. It makes us more than walls of text. But this is my opinion. If someone opposes that, then I don't see why the option for gender should be here period.
if I remember correctly, sometimes the option "other" is available.Current options:
1)
2) Male
3) Female
[...]Which is why the 'prefer not to answer' or 'other' or 'leave blank' are usually available. [...]
Not quite, Arth. What you are referring to is sex. Sex is physical. Gender is entirely mental and a part of your identity. We are free to choose gender in society after what feels right, and the internet is even more free.
I support adding more options for people who choose differently, but because this is a game community anything more than Other would be irrelevant.
Not quite, Arth. What you are referring to is sex. Sex is physical. Gender is entirely mental and a part of your identity. We are free to choose gender in society after what feels right, and the internet is even more free.
However, this makes things even more sensitive and I am afraid people are going to abuse these 'extra genders' choices to either troll the community or, even worse, make fun of people who belong into these categories. So, if the community is indeed mature enough for it, then I will support it.We already have rules in place to discourage, stop, and punish this behavior.
However, I am not fully convinced for our maturity about gender facts, so I think we shouldn't make such a move for now...
We already have rules in place to discourage, stop, and punish this behavior.
He or SheThere are some who belong to He who want to be refered as She and there are some who belong to She who want to be refered as He. Furthermore, there is also neutral gender, known as "It".
If not one of those two, then what shall I say?
He or SheThere are some who belong to He who want to be refered as She and there are some who belong to She who want to be refered as He. Furthermore, there is also neutral gender, known as "It".
If not one of those two, then what shall I say?
"It".
"It".
"It".
Again keeping in mind that I know little on the subject, I don't think anyone would like being referred to as an "It". I believe "They" is the preferred pronoun when you don't know what gender noun to use.They is multiple people.
I'm sorry you got offended, though I understand my wording may have proved to be a bit harsh.Thank you for apologizing. It's was very difficult to understand why there was negative feedback before the subject of potential abuse. I still think people should have the option to choose it and that option coupled with rules should be enough to regulate it. Rereading, noone seemed to warn about the dangers of potential harassment so much as people being silly if the option was just a place to type. I'd also like to say I wasn't so much enraged as frustrated with responses, hence the spoiler explaining why its so frustrating.
But, what you failed to notice in my previous (and admittedly negative) comment by your sudden "rage" is the warning/heed of advice which others already mentioned before me, and the reason why you actually shouldn't get offended: A 'label' like this is an outstanding invitation for malicious people and further offenses or simple ill will - a phenomenon that can be hardly avoided over the internet, either made openly or not -, no matter how many and how strict rules are regulating the Forums, especially considering how sensitive you are (or others may be) in the matter.
That said, I'm fine with the addition of 'Other', though I still see it unnecessary.
I would be content with an "Other" option. Leaving it blank is not sufficient.Why is leaving it blank not sufficient?
Leaving the option blank implies more of an "I don't want to tell you" or "I don't care to tell you" Other means "I want you to know, but I'm not one of these options"I would be content with an "Other" option. Leaving it blank is not sufficient.Why is leaving it blank not sufficient?
Is it that the blank category contains males and females as well?
Based on this, I would be in favor of an Other options but recommend against its use. We pigeonhole ourselves way too much in our society. No need to promote dividing people into groups.Leaving the option blank implies more of an "I don't want to tell you" or "I don't care to tell you" Other means "I want you to know, but I'm not one of these options"I would be content with an "Other" option. Leaving it blank is not sufficient.Why is leaving it blank not sufficient?
Is it that the blank category contains males and females as well?