[quote=Commander]
 I really don't see why it's such a big deal.
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The 'big deal' is pretty subjective. I, personally, don't see it as a big deal. But I don't do 1x1s a lot. To me, they're usually lacking and bound to lose my interest quick-like.

But to someone who does 1x1s a lot, and finds half of their possible games off limits to them for their RL gender? Subjective as it is, I can see how that might qualify as 'big deal' to that person.

Empathy, MFer. Haz sum. =)