It happens on MMOs far less than it did in the early days of the Internet, because the proportion of women playing MMOs is far higher than the proportion of women posting online, or indeed playing computer games, was back in the day.
Close, but not quite... It's a POTATO smiley with sunglasses on a scooter. The first time I used this smiley as an avatar, he didn't have sunglasses or a scooter, but he was wearing a Santa hat. On another forum he's still got the sunglasses and scooter, but is also wearing a sombrero.How about it's a smiley with sunglasses on a scooter?
If you are going to spout offensive opinions, then I would say that yes, you should familiarize yourself with your target's posting history (in whatever situation, not just mine). I've done things like this -- to get some idea if the person is more likely to be joking, serious, or sarcastic.... so whenever someone posts something I have to familiarize myself w/ their posting history?
If you're implying that you frequently like to mention that you're female and do so in contexts where it isn't germain to the conversation, then, yes, I'd put good money on you being a man in RL.
But, that said, I really don't care. Most people, in their internet personas, deviate from their "real-life" personality. Its a matter of degree, I think, in most cases.
I am apt to mention I'm female when I think the situation warrants reminding people. Thankfully that's not very often.
I'm female on GTA online, though CFC I'm definitely male.
Grand Theft Auto online???
I claim to be female because ... I am.
I wasn't aware of that before I joined up here. So far, so good; in the three weeks since I joined, no one has harassed me in any way. I appreciate that and hope it stays that way. It might help to know that I'm a 49-year-old grandmother. (I'm still good-looking though, I haven't even gone gray yet... just make sure you do not use the term "GILF" in my hearing.) I'm a dignified mature woman and I'm not your plaything.I occasionally referred to it as the 100 to 1 problem. When girls are that outnumbered by the guys, most will stay hidden, and those that don't, many will be driven away because that ratio makes the guys behave stupid for some reason. Only a handful will tough it out.
I wasn't aware of that before I joined up here. So far, so good; in the three weeks since I joined, no one has harassed me in any way. I appreciate that and hope it stays that way. It might help to know that I'm a 49-year-old grandmother. (I'm still good-looking though, I haven't even gone gray yet... just make sure you do not use the term "GILF" in my hearing.) I'm a dignified mature woman and I'm not your plaything.