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to object to MNHQ forcing a MALE/FEMALE gender binary on my account.

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HairyLittleCarrot · 14/01/2016 11:43

I don't have any GENDER.

My MN account forces me to pick from two 'genders'.

I can't even opt out, it's a forced binary choice.

I'm not agender, pangender, cisgender, transgender, male gender, female gender or ANY GENDER.

If you want to know my sex, I am happy to provide that information. But you'll have to add that in as a field, because it doesn't exist currently.

Sex and gender are not the same thing. If you insist on collecting data by gender and making it a forced choice I would like an option as follows:

"Reject gender as a harmful, made up, bullshit concept".

Then when you analyse your account database you can say
X% identify as female gender
Y% identify as male gender
Z% reject gender as a bullshit concept.

AIBU to request MNHQ to alter my account details so that they do not misrepresent me?

BeccaMumsnet · 15/01/2016 10:39

Hi all - we've been discussing the issues raised on the thread.

We are currently looking into the way people join the site, and so this thread has been really interesting to read. We'll certainly factor in what's been said here when we work on improving the joining process.

RebeccaMumsnet · 20/01/2016 10:41

Hi all,

We have posted an update over here

Thank you for raising this issue and for taking the time to post your views.

Watch this thread for updates

Tap "Watch" to get all the latest updates

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