No need to get your knickers in a twist
I was just saying that if to some it's such a big deal to know what to use for sure, instead of going with the simple solution (s/he-combo or they) then why not simply check it instead of making such a fuss. I didn't take the busy-factor on account, since I didn't think people would actually come here if they are in a hurry to go someplace else.
I guess it makes some peoples lives easier. But to me it has worked just fine without this option. I either go with they or s/he, and it has not made my life any more complicated. *shrugs*
And even if you do get this option, it still wouldn't guarantee to make it easier for you. Since it will still be optional. And there are people who don't bother making it visible. So you still have to go with they, or s/he, or adjust your sentences with the screen name so you wouldn't have to use gender-based words, with some people. It would not really make any more difference, since most of those who would put it visible, would be those who already have had it on signature before that~
//Edit: I agree with Fuji. We can't actually see who is behind the screen, so we are allowed to make little mistakes such as stating the wrong gender. It is not a big deal, and people should not be bothered by it.
If you have a problem with people calling you she, when you are a he, or other way around, just make it clear enough what you prefer.