> There was a recent survey done and posted on Everlore about women in
> EQ. It turns out that the majority of players are male, big
> surprise. And that almost 50% of all female characters are really
> guys.
>

Yeah. I know several guys playing females.

>
> Women generally play female characters, but even here in fantasyland
> the are some players and guilds that don't take a female character
> seriously! The male character seems to get more respect and
> leadership positions in these situations. So some women play male
> characters and see a difference in how they are treated by these same
> people! It's sad.
>

Yes. I do play a male character as my primary because people listen to him
more.

>
> And even I have been known to be soft on the ladies. Hey, it's a
> game of Chivalry after all!
>

I have to admit, I'm sometimes nicer to the cute little female elves. :-)
But I try to treat people equally. When it comes to setting up rules and
stuff, I don't even pay attention to the gender of the person making
suggestions at all.
luv,
-Su