Today I received an automated e-mail from the Pokémon company, requesting for me to fill out a survey. Naturally, I didn't want to disappoint the Nintendo overlords, so I began the survey.
At approximately the half way point there was this question:
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Three options; "male," "female," and the vague, and/or secretive "prefer not to answer." This lack of choice can alienate anyone who identifies non-binarily. I am confused as to why Nintendo would make the choice isolate this portion of it's audience regardless of how small that percentage is.
I await for the day that questions like this are not created as multiple choice answers. Eventually, a text box will be necessary.
Nintendo's arrogance to modern gender identities is disappointing, and I hope to see them correct their ways.
Note: This chapter is meant to be humorous, NOT meant to be taken seriously. Despite the serious topic, I think some humour is never a bad thing.
If this triggered you, please write an angry Tumblr post about it and send me a link.
