I'd like to see a Gender option added to the User Profile. You often can't tell the gender of the writer by their user name/avatar.

It would also help the statisticians when sorting user data down the road.

I wouldn't object, but you should make it so people don't have to answer if they don't want to.

Also, isn't Gender different from Sex? I thought Gender was a "role", like masculine/feminine. I'm assuming you mean male/female.

I guess "gender" is a PC way of saying the S word, so it keeps people from saying "sex? yes please!" hehe

I wouldn't object, but you should make it so people don't have to answer if they don't want to.

Agreed - absolutely.

...I'm assuming you mean male/female...

Yes. We must keep it clean! LOL

It's a good idea (if optional) - in some cases it's pretty obvious but for others, not so. Wonder how many female members (who are active) there are? I mean my E is a "joint" owner but it's "my" car so I am the one who's doing everything and I am female. In most threads it doesn't make any difference but once in a while it makes a huge difference.

I vote for the titles of "innie" and "outtie".

I vote for the titles of "innie" and "outtie".


But what about those people who kind of have a mix of innie and outie... we are talking about belly buttons right?

But what about those people who kind of have a mix of innie and outie... we are talking about belly buttons right?
No, she's talking about boat motors--inboards and outboards:wink:

I'd rather see manual/automatic added to the car info.

I'd rather see manual/automatic added to the car info.

Agreed even though you can add it in your sig, it would be helpful to know especially with the ongoing mpg threads.....

I'd rather see manual/automatic added to the car info.

Oh, I thought we were still talking about "sex.":shock:

But seriously, gender/sex is one of those things you can't "not" answer. If a woman doesn't want to be as such, by marking "prefer not to answer," she's as much as marking "female."

As for stats, ok, maybe if the info isn't going to be shared.

Yeah, I'd like the 5MT/AT distinction to show. MPG, acceleration, reliability, towing...there are lots of times I look it up in the personal profile.

If a woman doesn't want to be as such, by marking "prefer not to answer," she's as much as marking "female."that's why it needs to be like the location field, so you're left with the question: did they forget to put that in, or are they being private?

and it should be clearable, unlike the "year of your car" field where you can't clear the answer once you answer it

the states of the answer should be "male/female/unanswered"

It could be very useful...sometimes knowing that the person with the question is a female means that you don't take as much for granted about mechanical things etc. But the woman can still indicate it if/when she wants.

It could be very useful...sometimes knowing that the person with the question is a female means that you don't take as much for granted about mechanical things etc. But the woman can still indicate it if/when she wants.

I should put that I'm female, even though I'm male, so I can get a more complete answer? :) I don't know jack about cars, I need all the explination I can get

I agree with Ramblerdan, we need a manual/automatic option more than a sex option.

Maybe a self-rating...1 wrench to 5 wrenches...how competent you think you are with DIY. Of course, then you have those who are great with stereos, but not so much with engines. No simple answers I guess.

Gender is OK by me but what I really I want to know how people put a toilet paper roll on the roller. Those folks that let the toilet paper roll out from the bottom instead of over the top are really weird in my book. :twisted: Knowing that would explain a lot about some folks around here.

Gender is OK by me but what I really I want to know how people put a toilet paper roll on the roller. Those folks that let the toilet paper roll out from the bottom instead of over the top are really weird in my book. :twisted: Knowing that would explain a lot about some folks around here.
I have often thought that myself. I am an "over the top", AT, innie with an inboard motor and a 3 wrencher. Does that make me normal??? :twisted:

Honestly I do not think it that there should be a gender identification. Firstly.. it does not and should not matter. Secondly... I have seen (many times) females take male names and represent themselves as males and vice versa. Ultimatley I could have come in here with the name Harry and been a guy with no problem.
I also do not think that all women know less about mechanics than men. I know nothing but I have a few girlfriends that would put most men to shame.

I just think that we should NOT be making that an issue.
I do not see why that would be helpful in any way.

It is more important to see where people live and details about what they are driving so that we can make assumptions like mpg. auto/vs manual etc etc.

K

As far as the 5MT/AT goes. Do you want it on a new line, or can it be added to the end of the vehicle info?

2003 4WD EXS 5MT
2003 4WD EXS AT

or

2003 4WD EXS
5MT

2003 4WD EXS
5MT

or

2003 4WD EXS
Transmission: Manual

2003 4WD EXS
Transmission: Auto

Any other ways you can think of?

As far as the 5MT/AT goes. Do you want it on a new line, or can it be added to the end of the vehicle info?


2003 4WD EXS
Transmission: Manual

2003 4WD EXS
Transmission: Auto

Any other ways you can think of?


That one is good

As far as the 5MT/AT goes. Do you want it on a new line, or can it be added to the end of the vehicle info?

2003 4WD EXS MT
2003 4WD EXS AT

I like this format...but remove the 5 like I have here and its a winner. Any other added lines will just clutter the profile area.

I like this format...but remove the 5 like I have here and its a winner. Any other added lines will just clutter the profile area.
I'll second that.

Larry, Just pick one ! That info is helpfull. As for boy, girl, other, I dont give a shi&.
All I have to know is that you drive an E ! That makes you my Buddy, Fellow EOC member. Thats all I need to know.

We the wife and I will have a drink , or coffie with you, and have a good time, and never ask if you are male or femail, or other ! It dont matter !!

Now for the Mt , At thing :D

Larry can the user data base be sorted by AT, MT ?

I like this format...but remove the 5 like I have here and its a winner. Any other added lines will just clutter the profile area.
I agree with that, too... it's not like there's any choice in the matter. If they someday add a 6th gear, then it might make a difference.

Gender is OK by me but what I really I want to know how people put a toilet paper roll on the roller. Those folks that let the toilet paper roll out from the bottom instead of over the top are really weird in my book. :twisted: Knowing that would explain a lot about some folks around here.
Here, here! Someone who knows how to identify critacal isuses!:)
And I ain't saying how I do it. :lol:




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Being an HR profesional I recommend Male or Female. Gender reminds me of who is pitching and who is catching, it is not necesarily a good term.

google's toolbar for Firefox has a nice spell checker
http://google.com/toolbar

Does anyone really put the roll of paper behind the back on purpose? if so, why? that just baffles me.

and then what about the transgendered?? can we have categories of M, F, MTF, FTM, Other??? :confused: aaahh, life in the 21st century is sooo complicated! :)

but I wouldnt mind 2003 EX 4WD AT as part of my profile

Ok, go update your User CP with the correct Transmission choice. :)

Now you need to get the word out for everyone to update theirs too.

Wow...now that is quick service:D

I just wish other services in this world worked with such efficiency.

I have often thought that myself. I am an "over the top", AT, innie with an inboard motor and a 3 wrencher. Does that make me normal??? :twisted:

Tessa I loved your description of yourself!! and I rate myself as a "over the top", MT, innie with an outboard motor and a 3.5 wrencher:cool:


spdrcr5 thanks for the update

My gender is AT. :D

woot! nice work!

Tessa I loved your description of yourself!! and I rate myself as a "over the top", MT, innie with an outboard motor and a 3.5 wrencher:cool:


spdrcr5 thanks for the update
LOL An outboard motor is a male and an innie is a female. LOL :grin:

so what does "3 wrencher" refer to?

so what does "3 wrencher" refer to?
Reading is a skill. Read post 14 of this really wandering Thread.:)

google's toolbar for Firefox has a nice spell checker
http://google.com/toolbar

Does anyone really put the roll of paper behind the back on purpose? if so, why? that just baffles me.

Well, my reasoning is that: when ready to tear, I can hold the top of the roll with one hand, and pull from the bottom with the other, using the rest of the roll as a Toilet Paper Stabilizer and tear evenly across the perferations.

Seriously ... you asked ... so I told!

Too many identifers in the profile and it'll start sounding like a singles ad! haha.

And I don't really care whether there's a M/F/unk section, but I'd have probably put F had it been asked at the beginning. I think my avatar makes it obvious at this point.

Well, my reasoning is that: when ready to tear, I can hold the top of the roll with one hand, and pull from the bottom with the other, using the rest of the roll as a Toilet Paper Stabilizer and tear evenly across the perferations.

Seriously ... you asked ... so I told!

Too many identifers in the profile and it'll start sounding like a singles ad! haha.

And I don't really care whether there's a M/F/unk section, but I'd have probably put F had it been asked at the beginning. I think my avatar makes it obvious at this point.

Oh right, you sit down for your biz. Toilet Paper Stabilizer...are you an industry insider? I just went into my bathroom to see which I did. Just as I suspected: the roll sits neatly on the sink beside the dispenser. :roll:

I think most guys just try to remember to put the seat back down.

2005MM EX MT 1 owner low miles ISO similar for LTR. Junk in the trunk OK but please, no turbos. If you already have another E, I'm not interested in a garage à trois.

Well, my reasoning is that: when ready to tear, I can hold the top of the roll with one hand, and pull from the bottom with the other, using the rest of the roll as a Toilet Paper Stabilizer and tear evenly across the perferations.

Seriously ... you asked ... so I told!

Too many identifers in the profile and it'll start sounding like a singles ad! haha.

And I don't really care whether there's a M/F/unk section, but I'd have probably put F had it been asked at the beginning. I think my avatar makes it obvious at this point.
Okay, smarty pants trinacook, your avatar makes nothing clear. There is a member (randy something) who I fell in love with because of her avatar. Yikes! He posted his shaved headed, bearded, RC helicopter flying picture and my heart was broken.:shock: Your use of THE most essential bathroom tool is useful. :)

Thanks Larry for quickly tweaking the user control panel!
I just updated mine.:cool:

This thread has it all going: A useful announcement, a sex pole, a "Crying Game" confession from IRV and a discussion on the great toliet paper debate! This could be one of the greatest threads of all time!:-D

For the record I happen to be a "role from the bottom guy" on days when company is expected and the role is actually on the dispenser. I agree 100% with toilet paper stabilization! (Where is Jerry Seinfeld when we need him) Not having a square to spare and carelessly ripping the few remaining sheets due to an unstable roll, spells BIG trouble where I come from!:shock:

Well, my reasoning is that: when ready to tear, I can hold the top of the roll with one hand, and pull from the bottom with the other, using the rest of the roll as a Toilet Paper Stabilizer and tear evenly across the perferations.

that's a good point!

you're avatar does look quite feminine, even with the overexposure-artsy look to it (btw, nice avatar)

but the topic of avatar indicating sex reminds me of this avatar on another forum I follow:
http://www.hackersquest.org/phpBB2/images/avatars/50d44aa53e9cfd94bd53a.jpg
everyone there assumes this person is female, but to me, it looks like a guy made up to look pretty... what would be you're guess?

I'm so glad to be getting the props for my TPS explanation ... it's good to know that we're all different, not that there's anything wrong with that!, and we can get along regardless. A little TP diversity never hurt anybody. heh.

Beaker - I think that avatar is some weird computer generated woman, but I have seen drag queens who look better than that!

IRV - Sorry for your lost love via avatar ... but mine is actually of me. :)

rhythm_ace - garage a trois is friggin hilarious!!!

[QUOTE=trinacook]And I don't really care whether there's a M/F/unk section/QUOTE]

If you want the "PC" language (and I know that many here don't!!) the options should be M/F/T/Q (Male, female, transgendered, questioning). Actually, there might be one more, but I can't remember.

Personally, I don't care about the gender breakdown of owners. As someone else posted, I am much more interested in identifying whether it's a manual or automatic transmission E.

Adding gender to a user's profile isn't an entirely bad thing, although I'm sure a certain percentage would choose to leave it out just like birthday and occupation.

Yes, alot of screen names are gender neutral, and there are some which include the member's name be it male or female. Some of us include our names at the end of our posts or in our signature lines.

A good number of members here know me as James since that is my real name and is often found in my signature. I don't think there is any confusion whether James is a male name or not.

Thats right, my name is James, my E has a manual tranny and my TP roll goes over the top.:grin:

... a manual tranny ...

In a discussion about gender....snicker... hahahahaha!

I don't necessarily think a gender option is a good idea (except for you young single people looking for E love in all the wrong places), but M and F are good enough.... either pick what you are, what you want to be, or nothing.

rhythm_ace - garage a trois is friggin hilarious!!!

And they're a great (http://www.garageatrois.com/) band!

I never gave an opinion on the gender being added to the profile on the site. As far as I'm concerned there is no need for it for a number of reasons.


There is no point in it being there. The mention of knowing whether to go into greater detail if a Female was asking a question is very sexist and not appreciated. I know many girls that can do complete engine rebuilds better than most guys.
Why give the guys any more reason to harrass some of the girls on this forum than they already have?
There are only 2 genders; M or F... if you want to know, ask the person. I can tell everyone now, I won't be adding it and I doubt Tom will either. There is no good reason to add it where it will benefit anyone. Should we next ask about sexual preference and household income?

This is a CAR forum, we are not taking surveys on anyone, we're not doing any sort of datamining of the for ad revenue or ad targeting. There isn't a reason to include it.

The transmission type made sense and was long over due to be included.

and before anybody asks...
I'm a big, tall, fat Chinese girl with red hair.

Now everyone stop harrassing me.......and form an orderly line.
Serving number 237, number 237.

and before anybody asks...
I'm a big, tall, fat Chinese girl with red hair.

Now everyone stop harrassing me.......and form an orderly line.
Serving number 237, number 237.
LOL you just about described me! Big, tall & red head... I am not chinese but I married a Japanese. :twisted:

...I am not chinese but I married a Japanese. :twisted:

Then how come it always seems to be me who translates any Japanese language stuff that shows up here? LOL:roll:

Then how come it always seems to be me who translates any Japanese language stuff that shows up here? LOL:roll:
Just because Im married to one does that automaticaly mean that I am suppose to speak/read it? Thats racial by marriage profiling! LOL Mark doesnt speak/read it either though. I can try and translate it from now on but I cant guarantee my acuracy. :grin:

Whats funny is that my last name is Yamamoto and everytime I go play at a casino and I am at a table with any asian person the pit boss will always hand my card to them. I guess its hard for people to see a 6'2" redhead pale female as a Yamamoto. Its fun to see the reactions I get. :-D The look of "Oh crap! I think I offended her and dont know what to do about it but now how do I get out of this without stepping on toes".

Actually I'm just a regular bald headed honky. But Larry makes a great point. There's no good reason to have gender listed in the profile. There are too many lonely dudes or skeezy assh0les lurking about that are just waiting for an invitation to make "true love" happen. Besides, with an accurate educated guess you can probably pick the gender just by the way they express themselves or by the words they use. An "M" or "F" by our names is just going to draw conclusions before we even read the actual post 1 inch down. Those conclusions may have harmless intentions or they may conjure stupid ideas. I'd hate to see people start talking chivalrous and noble all because the poster is a girl. If we had our races listed, $10 says someone will post replies to all the black dudes starting with "Yo." I don't want to upset the balance we have here. We may get into friendly pissing matches on here with certain topics from time to time but I think we all agree that as a whole, we get along pretty well. Personally I don't give a crap whether you're male or female. To me, cool is cool whether you're standing up or sitting down during the pissing match. Just be sure to clean up your own mess.

I guess its hard for people to see a 6'2" redhead pale female as a Yamamoto.
Next time tell them you're an 8th generation Irish Ninja and that you're last name is really O'yamamoto.
Then roundhouse kick them so hard that their head flies back and get lodged in their ass. Then entertain the onlookers by river dancing in the center of the now human hula hoop.

Just because Im married to one does that automaticaly mean that I am suppose to speak/read it? Thats racial by marriage profiling! LOL Mark doesnt speak/read it either though. I can try and translate it from now on but I cant guarantee my acuracy. :grin:

I meant no offense, I was just kidding.:cool:

I'll continue to translate Japanese for those who need it here.:)

"I'd hate to see people start talking chivalrous and noble all because the poster is a girl." Empire


I think I should be able to talk chivalrous and noble to anyone I want, Moderators be damned!

IRV using his noble speak:

"Good day dear lady. How dareth thee post your cursed heathen ramblings without partaking in the glory of the divine Search function?!
May the maggots of a thousand peasant corpses infest your wretched, diseased armpits, you lecherous she-swine."

IRV using his noble speak:

"Good day dear lady. How dareth thee post your cursed heathen ramblings without partaking in the glory of the divine Search function?!
May the maggots of a thousand peasant corpses infest your wretched, diseased armpits, you lecherous she-swine."
You're TOO good. :lol: :lol: Laughing so hard I'm crying.:)

...An "M" or "F" by our names is just going to draw conclusions before we even read the actual post 1 inch down...

I'm glad to see the AT/MT added. At least this poll accomplished something. "Thanks" to the powers that be.

Note: I wasn't looking for a M/F designator on the post, just in the profile as an option, like birthday, occupation, etc. That way, it's an option.

It's good to have options. That way you can choose what info is visible.

Thank you. Thank you very much.