Being Gendered Correctly

[Takeva]

Maybe an avatar looks female, but actually the character is a pre op FTM who prefers "he". Or maybe the character is neither a man nor a woman and prefers "xe".

The OP asks people to assume that gender matches appearance stereotypes, but that's hurtful to characters with other types of gender.

It is unrealistic to expect strangers to know how who you are and what your preferences are. They don't know your IRL gender and they can't be sure of your character's gender based on appearance.

Don't be hurt because strangers don't know you. Unless you ask everyone you meet what gender they are and what pronouns they prefer, then admit that it's a bit unrealistic to expect people to go that far.
People make assumptions so they can communicate and play the game, not because they're trying to hurt you.

LOL whut?

They play opposite of their correct gender and then get upset for being called the gender they appear as?

Just, no.

Female character = female
Male character = male
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Seriously, I'm just going to not say anything the next time someone calls me a he, if i'm standing near them.

Because you can't change the rules for 1 person which is essentially what is being asked for. Not to mention if the rule DID change and suddenly everyone would start assuming ingame gender = real gender do you have any idea how many more creeps would pop out the woodwork harassing every female char running around or dudes playing female char just cause of free stuff?
I am sorry it hurts the OP but what she is asking is entirely selfish based on her own experiences.

OP had already stated she doesn't want any policy or rules change. Just that the people who read this try to stop assuming every single avatar is a guy. Either to try to call someone by their name or the gender based on their character.