Yep - Direct away.
But basically, its down to previous associations and ideals I don't believe in, or don't agree with.
So - I do not wish to be associated with those ideals - and hence, wish to not be confused by being refered to as a "zie" or whatever.

I have never had an issue with gender within myself, so have never had any need to be "fuzzy logic" with things, and so might not be able to comprehend.

If someone asked me to use that when talking about them, I would ask for a couple of years leeway to get it right, and if they got too anal, I would just opt out of refering to them.

Call me "ignorant" or whatever,

But my progress has been knocked back alot recently.

Laterz