Do We Need "Gender" in Public Profiles?

AB Editor | 14:31 Thu 24th May 2012 | Editor's Blog

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Afternoon,

Does anyone think we need Gender in public profiles? Thoughts appreciated.

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rowanwitch

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Might be better to have a gender symbol by the user name it would prevent a few oooops moments...

14:33 Thu 24th May 2012

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Mamyalynne

I don't think it is needed as such, but can prevent you putting your foot in it, especially in sensitive threads.

rowanwitch

Might be better to have a gender symbol by the user name it would prevent a few oooops moments...

ummmm

Yes, because we have an option of not filling it in.

snags

Is any of the info that shows particularly relevant?

murraymints

no...

Lie-in King

Does no harm & can be helpful - assuming the user is truthful, else "hilarious" consequences might result...

rowanwitch

just checked you were not a closet lioness in which case I withdraw my offer of mane ruffling

Lie-in King

I'm all lion - ruffle away :-))

rowanwitch

see Ed it helps.... ruffle ruffle

Lie-in King

Certainly does - purrrrrrrrrrrrrr....

AB Editor

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"Is any of the info that shows particularly relevant?"

I think the "last activity" can be handy.

The symbol is a good idea.

Sqad

No, I cannot see the point as in probably 95% of the cases, the answers and posts make it quite clear which gender we are dealing with.

In the 5% where it says "not set" or where the ABer is clearly being untruthful, then it is no help.

In my opinion it is of limited or questionable value.

rowanwitch

or a pink/blue frame round the avatars maybe yellow for those unwilling to commit

rowanwitch

Sqad is really Gladys Williams a shop worker from Llanelli