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Google+ Update: “Gender” will include privacy option

As an update to Jos’ post yesterday on Google+’s gender problem, it looks like they’re changing the settings to allow you to make your gender private:

I’ll admit it does irk me that the decision behind it is expressed as one of privacy or concerning different languages rather than one of identity — not to mention just making your gender identity invisible is not necessarily the best solution. I personally think the most effective way to address this would be including an empty field that can allow users to enter how they identify.

But I will say that I am glad they’re addressing it. (Great to see Google’s Bradley Horowitz’s direct response to Jos’ post in comments.) I ...

As an update to Jos’ post yesterday on Google+’s gender problem, it looks like they’re changing the settings to allow you to make your gender private:

I’ll admit it does irk me that the decision behind ...

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Five bills that New York has voted on during the marriage equality vote delay. Also, why Bloomberg may be to blame if it doesn’t pass.

Why can Google openly celebrate Pac-Man’s anniversary with their “doodles” ...

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How ’bout that: The word “abortion” is googled the most in conservative areas and areas where abortion is restricted.

Pennsylvania has changed its policy so that trans folks can change their driver’s licenses to appropriately reflect their gender. Woot!

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How ’bout that: The word “abortion” is googled the most in conservative areas and areas where abortion is restricted.

Pennsylvania has changed its policy so that trans folks can change their driver’s ...

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