> > Take Chris, for example. I have a grandson named Chris, so I asummed the RinkWorks Chris was male.
> > Strike one.

> Yes--I know just what you mean. It has taken an effort on my part, too, to remind myself: "Self, remember that Chris is female." And so forth.

Gee, thanks. I'm not too terribly offended, though, when people mistake me for a guy on the 'net-- you aren't the only ones, don't feel bad. I just figure it's better if it happens here than if it happens in person....

Using a name like Chris, I try especially hard not to jump to conclusions, but it's difficult. I think I used the name Sam as a female in a story once or twice, and it's also been the name of a tree that I kept genderless. Still, my first reaction is male.
My point is, in a medium like this, you're bound to make mistakes once in a while, and nobody should hold it against you.

I can't help but wonder if some of this is one of those societal things....

--Ch"GIRL POWER!"ris