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- Failord
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
Bit of a touchy subject, but isn't it awkward when you're not sure what gender another Scratcher is? The her/his thing(from 1.4) is also awkward. Anything on this? The solution probably shouldn't be really IN YOUR FACE!!! either.
Perhaps just have it refer to people as him or her in the messages, like for instance, “Failord added you to his friends list.” The current system is now following, and messages have been reworded to avoid this, but you get the idea.
By the way, it's not like I'm trying to lead a movement here. I'm just bringing it up for dicussion; the ST doesn't really need to do anything about this, but again, as the subject says, not knowing can be awkward.
Perhaps just have it refer to people as him or her in the messages, like for instance, “Failord added you to his friends list.” The current system is now following, and messages have been reworded to avoid this, but you get the idea.
By the way, it's not like I'm trying to lead a movement here. I'm just bringing it up for dicussion; the ST doesn't really need to do anything about this, but again, as the subject says, not knowing can be awkward.
Last edited by Failord (April 11, 2013 20:37:32)
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- cheddargirl
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Scratch Team
1000+ posts
Gender?
For some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see. 
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- bobbybeetest
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Scratcher
15 posts
Gender?
Maybe we need to invent a new pronoun that means Srcatcher :3
Instead of he or she, maybe we have..scre, or screr.
Screr made a very cool project
On a serious note, on the side border by our profile we have the option to provide non personal information (e.g., gender, timezone, etc.). Just a thought, tho it would have to be somewhat restricted.
Instead of he or she, maybe we have..scre, or screr.
Screr made a very cool project
On a serious note, on the side border by our profile we have the option to provide non personal information (e.g., gender, timezone, etc.). Just a thought, tho it would have to be somewhat restricted.
- Failord
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
For some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see.
True. That's why I'm not all, ST SHOW US IF THIS PERSON IS A HE OR A SHE!!!
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- Rumanti
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
For some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see.
Just wonderin'…Why does ST need to know gender? In 1.4, if you want to sign up, you should tell your gender. What is use of this? Or does gender is an information like birth date to make sure we're the owner?
:wq
- Failord
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
For some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see.
Just wonderin'…Why does ST need to know gender? In 1.4, if you want to sign up, you should tell your gender. What is use of this? Or does gender is an information like birth date to make sure we're the owner?
Yeah, I'm not sure either. I mean, it STILL says her/his in the messages even after you gave the bit of information…
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- bobbysq
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Scratcher
100+ posts
Gender?
Maybe we need to invent a new pronoun that means Srcatcher :3xe
Instead of he or she, maybe we have..scre, or screr.
Screr made a very cool project
On a serious note, on the side border by our profile we have the option to provide non personal information (e.g., gender, timezone, etc.). Just a thought, tho it would have to be somewhat restricted.
- SFollis
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Gender?
The her/his thing(from 1.4) is also awkward. Anything on this?how about “Failord added you to there list”
Perhaps just have it refer to people as him or her in the messages, like for instance, “Failord added you to his friends list.”
Bit of a touchy subject, but isn't it awkward when you're not sure what gender another Scratcher is?just say ‘there’
- Failord
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
The her/his thing(from 1.4) is also awkward. Anything on this?how about “Failord added you to there list”
Perhaps just have it refer to people as him or her in the messages, like for instance, “Failord added you to his friends list.”Bit of a touchy subject, but isn't it awkward when you're not sure what gender another Scratcher is?just say ‘there’
You mean “their” list, right?
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- SFollis
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Gender?
LOL yeahThe her/his thing(from 1.4) is also awkward. Anything on this?how about “Failord added you to there list”
Perhaps just have it refer to people as him or her in the messages, like for instance, “Failord added you to his friends list.”Bit of a touchy subject, but isn't it awkward when you're not sure what gender another Scratcher is?just say ‘there’
You mean “their” list, right?
there, their, they're, they're all the same to me. xD
- cheddargirl
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Scratch Team
1000+ posts
Gender?
For statistical purposes. It's helpful for us to see how many boys and how many girls are using Scratch.For some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see.
Just wonderin'…Why does ST need to know gender? In 1.4, if you want to sign up, you should tell your gender. What is use of this? Or does gender is an information like birth date to make sure we're the owner?
Last edited by Lightnin (April 10, 2013 21:43:10)
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- Rumanti
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
Just wonderin'…Why does ST need to know gender? In 1.4, if you want to sign up, you should tell your gender. What is use of this? Or does gender is an information like birth date to make sure we're the owner?
For statistical purposes. It's helpful for us to see how many boys and how many girls are using Scratch.
Thanks!
:wq
- Dark_Star
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Scratcher
9 posts
Gender?
I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.
- savaka
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
Gender is because they want to see who does what. Go here: Scratch Community StatisticsFor some users, it would be pretty awkward to publicly post a gender for others to see.
Just wonderin'…Why does ST need to know gender? In 1.4, if you want to sign up, you should tell your gender. What is use of this? Or does gender is an information like birth date to make sure we're the owner?
- eonic7mind
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Scratcher
11 posts
Gender?
I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.Exactly.
- mythbusteranimator
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
How ab
Support that.
I was just reading and was going to suggest that until I read that.I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.Exactly.
Support that.
I've been listening to…
Ogre Battle // Queen // Queen II // Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal
Orion // Metallica // Master of Puppets // Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Instrumental
Damage Inc. // Metallica// Master of Puppets // Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal
Snow (Hey Oh) // Red Hot Chilli Peppers // Snow (Hey Oh) // Soft Rock, Acoustic
Who Wants To Live Forever // Queen // A Kind of Magic // Power Ballad, Soft Rock
I suggest you listen to…
For a influential playlist: Damage Inc and Orion. Both of these songs are part of the album that revolutionized heavy and thrash metal forever.
- Lightnin
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.Exactly.
Oh, this would definitely be a violation of COPPA, which while it doesn't apply to us as a non-profit, is still a kind of industry standard, so we respect it as such.
- curiouscrab
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Gender?
Oh no! It's COPPA!I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.Exactly.
Oh, this would definitely be a violation of COPPA, which while it doesn't apply to us as a non-profit, is still a kind of industry standard, so we respect it as such.
- Failord
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
You'll never get me, COPPA! Ha ha, JK. On a serious note, I was only throwing an idea out there. It's not like I'm leading a movement or anything, I just felt like this should get discussed.
Thanks for the ride, Scratch Team and community! Unfortunately, the time has come for me to move on from Scratch, so I'll no longer be using the forums. Thanks again, and farewell!
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- mythbusteranimator
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Gender?
GET THAT COPPA!Oh no! It's COPPA!I don't see the harm in making the option to display your gender in your profile, at least.Exactly.
Oh, this would definitely be a violation of COPPA, which while it doesn't apply to us as a non-profit, is still a kind of industry standard, so we respect it as such.
Wait, the coppa has a gun and handcuffs. Darn.
I've been listening to…
Ogre Battle // Queen // Queen II // Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal
Orion // Metallica // Master of Puppets // Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Instrumental
Damage Inc. // Metallica// Master of Puppets // Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal
Snow (Hey Oh) // Red Hot Chilli Peppers // Snow (Hey Oh) // Soft Rock, Acoustic
Who Wants To Live Forever // Queen // A Kind of Magic // Power Ballad, Soft Rock
I suggest you listen to…
For a influential playlist: Damage Inc and Orion. Both of these songs are part of the album that revolutionized heavy and thrash metal forever.
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