Don't worry be Happy..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TJ7tW3188o

I guess people could always add one of these characters to their forum tag to let people know their gender.

I never open youtoube links because of reasons. So how about I'll give you some of my chocolate chunk cookies to make up for that? *offers gunsy some cookies* or do you belong to hyper's group of people not really liking chocolate?

Makes sence to me for the people that wish to use them.

Is it only me that can almost not see these characters? or perhaps it is because of the forum template I use.

Only eat Dark Chocolate umm umm
Bit hard to see..

That is good, that is also the one I prefer and put in my cookies!

I think it's due to the font family and font size on the forum. It's the same for me, although I have the black theme enabled. Maybe not the best idea to use them then, given the distortion.

(Dat is good) Who used to say that??

Although I understand what you are saying, why exactly would you not want to disagree with a lady? Why would you just give in and say she wins?

My upbringing,I was taught to respect my Elders and especially Women..

I thought that may be the reason, not that it is a bad reason, I think many men should be taught that (some women could do with learning to show some respect to men as well, it's a two way thing). But as long as the discussion is done in a respectful way, then you really shouldn't feel like you have to just give in. As long as both treat it as a civilised discussion and treat each other's opinions with respect, then that should not spoil a good discussion.

Edit: I love how different topics evolve in this thread. We can start on one topic, that can lead to something related, or something completely different. Each only lasting a short time before a new topic appears. It makes for some very fun and interesting discussions. :-)

Yes,but sometimes people have brainsnaps,and all logic is lost.Therefore before I go too far I concede and backoff.If it's a Civil talk then no problems.
End it before blows or insults are thrown with (Beg to Differ)

Fair enough, nobody likes a discussion that gets personal and insulting. I actually sometimes find myself allowing a guy to win a discussion, to prevent him getting insulting.

The nice people on this thread sure help people feel at home as well. It's nice to chat with so many nice people who don't try to exclude people from joining in the discussions.