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[BSL]

Just because a word is supposedly one gender doesn't mean it can't be applied to both, for example "hey guys" can be directed at a group of individuals of both genders and is not seen as a problem ever.

You only think that because you're a guy. It's already been seen as a problem, as evidenced by the complaint with the request to change it. Be a little more open minded and less gender restrictive, please.

 

[Croph]

To me "fellas" is ambiguous (depends on the context), however, historically it was a male-dominate word. Fellow is an Old Norse word, usually referred to a business partner (like for trading livestock, etc.). We could probably see why it has male connotations and why it could refer to males today.

If you want to change the description's ending, I'd suggest omitting "fellas" altogether (like what someone already mentioned) or replacing it with a gender-neutral word like, "folks", "friends", "everyone", etc. It may be more inclusive to some.

 

[KuroganeHammer]

Because this is quite distressing to you, I have done all I can to have it changed.

 

[Xiivi]

I found it to be a reasonable request & changed it.

 

[BSL]

Thanks for being so considerate, aerodrome. Interacting with you is always very pleasant.

 

[Mic_128]

Watch the Three Stooges and you know "fellas" is definitely for men!

You mean the show that started in 1930? Everything was for men 75 years ago. Use something more relevant next time you argue something.

 

[infomon]

tbf I'm not sure anyone has used the word "fellas" since then....

 

[TimeSmash]

Honestly the word fellas is not great anyways haha. It's right up there with the word buddy, which is much better as a dog's name

 

[Hayzie]

You mean the show that started in 1930? Everything was for men 75 years ago. Use something more relevant next time you argue something.

Yeah, after the great depression, women never had to get jobs and/or became actresses either. Sure. So "fellas" is used today for women? I can't argue all this over 1 word that's simple enough to change.

 

[Mic_128]

I can't argue all this over 1 word that's simple enough to change.

It's already been changed, I'm just saying that your choice of argument is very outdated.

 

[Hayzie]

It's already been changed, I'm just saying that your choice of argument is very outdated.

Even if it's still relevant today? The word is pretty much entirely known as a term used for males. I asked if the word "fellas" is used for women in present day. Is it?

 

[Mic_128]

It's used for a group of people, the same way 'guys' is.

 

[TimeSmash]

I'm guessing this is SUPER improbable, but just curious.

How hard would it be to have a color tied to your main?

 

[Warchamp7]

Quite.

 

[Hayzie]

It's used for a group of people, the same way 'guys' is.

You really see a lady walk into a room with both boys & girls and say "okay, fellas...." ? Can you give me an example?

 

[Warchamp7]

@ Mic_128 Could do what you're suggesting, but that would result in a drop down selection to choose between like 400+ options

 

[TimeSmash]

@ Mic_128 Could do what you're suggesting, but that would result in a drop down selection to choose between like 400+ options

Hm, I see. It was more a curiousity than anything. I imagined it'd be quite the task

 

[Mic_128]

@ Hayzie I've used it before towards a class I've been teaching (Year 6/7)

@ Mic_128 Could do what you're suggesting, but that would result in a drop down selection to choose between like 400+ options

Yeah, realised that right after posting, and then saw yours and realised that you were right. Quite indeed.

 

[Hayzie]

Not a great example when you're the one doing it, but okay, point taken. I'm just trying to understand your frustration when it's a word that is strictly used towards males. It's the same reason you never see campaigns or marketing towards unisex using only "fella" or at all. You won't see a Smash Bros. trailer saying "Get ready to Smash, fellas!" especially with the higher focus for female fighters in the roster, which is unrelated to the userbase regardless.

Anyways.

 

[TimeSmash]

@ Hayzie I've used it before towards a class I've been teaching (Year 6/7)



Yeah, realised that right after posting, and then saw yours and realised that you were right. Quite indeed.

Are you thinking it'd be one huge dropdown list? I dunno if it's anymore feasible to create a subdropdown list based on which character you chose

 

[Mic_128]

I'm just trying to understand your frustration when it's a word that is strictly used towards males.

*that used to be strictly used towards males. If you want another example, I can mention one of my uni tutors who's female, towards the tutorial, which contained mostly females (Males are the minority in the Primary Education units)

Guys used to be strictly a male thing as well, but not anymore.

 

[BSL]

That's certainly possible, not sure if xenforo supports it though.

Think of when you pick from a list of countries, then the state you're from on some forms.

 

[TimeSmash]

That's certainly possible, not sure if xenforo supports it though.

Think of when you pick from a list of countries, then the state you're from on some forms.

Yes, that's a perfect way to describe it

 

[Enigma14]

Hi, I posted this in the other suggestion thread but I'll state it again:

Could the character boards not be shut down until we know of the possibility of DLC?

 

[Mic_128]

The character boards will not be reopened until we know they are doing DLC. There has been no announcement of any, no hints, nothing whatsoever, as yet, to suggest any, so there's no reason to keep it open until then.

 

[Marthmario]

Soooo since my OCD is making me go crazy about the character sections. I did this!

 

[Marthmario]

Spoiler

I did a few more

 

[Warchamp7]

I'd rather wait for the official art posts sorry :<

 

[Marthmario]

I'd rather wait for the official art posts sorry :<

Y u no love me Warchamp? ;-;

 

[Croph]

If you ever plan to make more layout styles, is it possible to have some more light-coloured ones? 15/17 themes are dark; some have dark backgrounds, including various shades of dark blue, purple, gray, etc. (well, the Gold theme is more light, but the background is dark-ish) and sharp text colours or maybe it's just my eyes seeing this. I was thinking something akin to the light Smashboards or Tourmaline theme, especially with soft colours going on.

It's not like these dark themes are life-threatening to me. It's just a suggestion for the future, as I'm a bigger fan of light themes.

 

[Marthmario]

If you ever plan to make more layout styles, is it possible to have some more light-coloured ones? 15/17 themes are dark; some have dark backgrounds, including various shades of dark blue, purple, gray, etc. (well, the Gold theme is more light, but the background is dark-ish) and sharp text colours or maybe it's just my eyes seeing this. I was thinking something akin to the light Smashboards or Tourmaline theme, especially with soft colours going on.

It's not like these dark themes are life-threatening to me. It's just a suggestion for the future, as I'm a bigger fan of light themes.

That's cool! So hers some Dark Pit.

 

[TimeSmash]

You might hate me, but shouldn't the adblock page spell "Whoops!" instead of "Woops!"

 

[BSL]

Leave it just to bother all the OCD guys who use adblock.

 

[Hokori]

Has there ever been a suggestion to include a "Gift" option for the Premium section to gift Premium to others straight from Smashboards?

If so, what was the verdict on that?

 

[Warchamp7]

Has there ever been a suggestion to include a "Gift" option for the Premium section to gift Premium to others straight from Smashboards?

If so, what was the verdict on that?

It's not a simple addition to make, and there is an add on to add the functionality, but it has a few bugs that need to be fixed. The author is somewhat MIA, and I've tried getting in contact with him to no real avail

 

[Vinylic.]

Once smash 4 releases, there will be online tournaments held for users who aren't fond of or too far from the scene. Since I have a job at a theme park, my chances of participating are limited. Might I suggest online rankings for us?

 

[Morin0]

I'm getting kind of tired of this.

Spoiler

The entire background is one giant hyperlink! Change it up at least

 

[TimeSmash]

I know this is sort of a smilie suggestion, so please feel free to tell me off if so.

I was thinking it would be nice to have an icon come up when you typed in <3. It would also be cool if we had some items from Smash to use as emoticons, or give features like that to Premium users.

Again, this is more of an idea, and if it can't be implemented I understand. I just wanted to see what you guys would think.

 

[FlareHabanero]

http://imgur.com/a/TNQ6t
http://imgur.com/a/caFq2
http://imgur.com/a/7kfDm

Can we update the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS emoticons with these?

 

[Marthmario]

Oh! Some of the guys over at reddit.com/r/smashbros dug up the high quality renders and the official stock icons! Now my OCD can be satisfied.