1

I think that the Gender Battle Game can easily be perceived as sexist and unfair. For example, transgendered persons, androgynes, pansexuals, asexuals (I dunno, perhaps, perhaps not?), and others struggling with gender identity may feel confused and offended by the game. I know that many enjoy the game, but it can easily be misinterpreted by numerous individuals. It also seems sexist, for obvious reasons. The point is to see which gender “wins” the game, thus possibly degenerating the opposite gender. What do you think? Should the game be closed?

2

They may be confused, however, and they may feel degenerated by such a thread. wikiHow and every single aspect of it must be filled with friendliness, and such a thread may not allow that to happen.

3

I don’t feel offended…neither has anyone else as far as I know

4

Not you personally, but others may have. Even if none have been offended, then still, we cannot take the chances.

5

If anyone feels offended or belittled by the thread, let them come forward and speak up for themselves. We are likely not going to close a thread because you think people might be possibly offended, especially when I am aware of absolutely no evidence to support your claim. Given that this thread has been going for over 2 years with so many participants, including admins, and not ONE person has spoken up about being offended, I think it is commonly and plainly understood that this is simply a friendly game that is not meant to belittle anyone or promote sexism. If you don’t like it, don’t participate in the thread; it’s really as simple as that. There is no reason to rain on other peoples’ parade when they seem to be enjoying it unless there is serious evidence the thread is doing harm. Can you produce any proof that the thread is doing any harm?

6

This game ended up causing me to cuss the girls out, but lucky for me, I don’t do that anymore, or at least try not to. This is some information for @Isorhythimic .

7

Thanks @McDonalds1 but I don’t think this is the kind of “harm” we are talking about. Your choosing to cuss out the girls because they kept posting and scoring is not relevant.

8

@Isorhythmic It is indeed not relevant, but what I am trying to say is that I and the gentlemen were so close to winning when the girls suddenly showed up. That is when I proceeded to cuss them out. They left, and then we got the win we were going for. The girls must have felt offended after seeing our win.

9

Ahem. Big important point there… I believe that’s like saying if someone is bullied for two years and no one speaks up against it, and there’s no evidence, then it’s okay.

10

Big important difference - nobody is being bullied, harassed, made fun of, or belittled on the thread. It’s a friendly competition game. I’m still waiting for any evidence that this thread is doing any harm, or anyone else to speak up with concerns about it.

11

Also, bullying is something that generally can’t be ignored too easily. A thread can be. You dont like it, you don’t click it.

12

Yes, true, but things can obviously escalate if they haven’t already. After all, hundreds of people join wikiHow everyday, and they can click on the forums, click on the thread, and misinterpret the message. I am not showing that there is any evidence, I am simply saying that the idea can easily be misinterpreted. I’m giving everyone here a reasonable warning. It can escalate. Again, I am simply giving everyone here a reasonable warning.

13

In 2 years of existence it hasn’t “escalated” or been misinterpreted. People seem to understand what it is. If not, they will ask. If they don’t like it, they will leave the thread. Every thread can’t please everyone. If it becomes an issue, we will deal with it. Until then, let’s not manufacture an issue that doesn’t exist.

14

I am simply warning wikiHow that the point of the game could be easily misinterpreted. That’s all I am doing. * It’s not fair to everyone, which is not good.

15

Just-a-game. For its life time, I’ve never seen any sex-based conflict, ever. Why the fuck do people have to make up some issues/problems/what-the-fuck-they-are-'s, when it doesn’t even exist? Jeff is right. Agree on “let’s not manufacture an issue that doesn’t exist”.

16

Well, yeah, it can be pointless, but some administrator may think that too many harassment situations on a thread can trigger it to be closed, as well as a thread losing all civility.

17

So, you are basically saying “LET’S NOT CLOSE A THREAD THAT CAN EASILY OFFEND SOMEONE, WOOOOOOO!!!” It’s an extremely touchy thread. People can and will be offended, no matter what. It’s a thread that can easily offend. IT IS A THREAD THAT CAN EASILY OFFEND. IT IS A THREAD THAT CAN EASILY OFFEND. IT IS A THREAD THAT CAN EASILY OFFEND. THIS IS SIMPLY A REASONABLE WARNING. Apparently, ignoring LGBT rights on wikiHow is okay if no one has complained about it for two years. Apparently, the easy possibility of sexism is okay if no one has complained about it for two years.

18

I’m sorry, but using CAPS is like your screaming and can cause others to be offended that way

19

+1 Have you got offended of the game Snowy?

20

I understand, I was just trying to full get my point across. @wikiHowSaver , somewhat. I haven’t been directly offended, intentionally or not, but I find it offensive to those who are having trouble with gender identity, specifically.