And why do we constantly have to repeat things that have already been said?
How many times does the same thing need to be said before people stop asking the exact same questions over and over again?
William Green4 said:I have to disagree; this idea isn't nearly as simple to pull off as it seems.
If we were handling registration, I think users would just choose their own gender anyway.
First off, if we implemented the symbols that Jacob Foster11 suggested, half the community probably wouldn't even know which icon represents which gender.
Second, you always have those people who intentionally enter the wrong information just to be difficult.
In my opinion, if we really wanted accuracy, everyone's Social Security Number should be listed right next to their username.
That way, there wouldn't be any confusion when someone starts talking trash about what another user wrote, and you'd actually know exactly whose house to drive to if you felt like settling the score physically.
The whole concept misses the mark entirely.
On a side note, I’ve noticed a sudden surge of suggestions lately on how to "improve" the site; I can't tell if people are just bored or if they're all trying to audition for moderator positions.
Honestly, the forum is perfectly fine just the way it is.
They don't know anything because they refuse to think for themselves. First off, it's just basic common sense. Second, the signs are perfectly logical. Honestly, someone should just teach them how it works.
But that’s honestly irrelevant. It’s like they're obsessed with making sure signs are just standing there for no reason. 🙄 If you have such a massive problem with gender markers, just write "male" or "female." It shouldn't be that difficult for you. 🙄
William Green4 said:I have to disagree; this idea isn't nearly as simple to pull off as it seems.
If we were handling registration, I think users would just choose their own gender anyway.
First off, if we implemented the symbols that Jacob Foster11 suggested, half the community probably wouldn't even know which icon represents which gender.
Second, you always have those people who intentionally enter the wrong information just to be difficult.
In my opinion, if we really wanted accuracy, everyone's Social Security Number should be listed right next to their username.
That way, there wouldn't be any confusion when someone starts talking trash about what another user wrote, and you'd actually know exactly whose house to drive to if you felt like settling the score physically.
The whole concept misses the mark entirely.
On a side note, I’ve noticed a sudden surge of suggestions lately on how to "improve" the site; I can't tell if people are just bored or if they're all trying to audition for moderator positions.
Honestly, the forum is perfectly fine just the way it is.
The point is completely missed. It doesn't matter whether that person's gender matches their profile or not.
Gender selection is already available on the forum. There is absolutely no need for some ridiculous "verification" process. If a man feels like a woman, he should just set his profile to female—regardless of biological reality. Same goes for the reverse.
It is vital to address someone according to their declared gender. Use masculine pronouns for men and feminine for women. To be clear: the actual biological reality is irrelevant.
I am repeating myself once again (since apparently it needs to be said). The gender field would only be provided for those users who actually want it—meaning, only for those who define it themselves. It’s exactly how it works right now. This wouldn't be some mandatory requirement that you have to fill out just to access the forum.
Note:
It’s just as irrelevant whether someone entered their actual birth date or simply made it up. A date of birth is just another piece of data currently sitting on this forum.
