honey and sting

see http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/ for information on the upcoming REQUIREMENT by LJ to specify male or female as one's gender, and on where to register protest. Please read and pass it on if so inclined. My letter:

I am writing to register confusion and dismay at the forthcoming policy of requiring a gender designation of male or female. What could possibly be an advantage to such a policy, while bearing all the disadvantage of alienating and harming a significant proportion of your clientele?

Sincerely,

[name]