Alright, here is my 2 cents on this issue.
First off, I love women. I don't mean that in just a sexual way. Four of the (probably the top 5) most important people in my life are women. The last two years of my life have been amazing (despite many very bad things happening) b/c of a girl.
I have noticed the comments and I guess my assumption with message boards is that everyone here is of the same demographic (straight college male), which is a very false presumption. In fact, I don't know which members are females, so that has never influence my opinion on anyone.
I have been trying to think of offensive things I have said/done on this board. I think the Jeter/Clemens photo is probably the closest, thinking about it now I can see how it could offend people.
Mac's point is valid, and I think respect is important. The option still exists though to avoid certain threads. I think avatars are a problem though because they are kind of forced upon the readers, no matter the thread.
This board IS about film, but I think more of my personality has shown through non -film related posts (hell, read SHAFTR says...).
Anyways, for those I've insulted, I am sorry and if I could receive a PM about how I did so, I would like that. So I know what I did and so I know what to avoid, and PMs are nice to get.
I understand how females are sometimes thought to be really hot girls who post. I think that is male fantasy kicking in (she likes the same topics, what if she's hot too? show me your boobs!).
This thread has also made me realize, in an indirect way, that I should throw in more of my film analysis (which is one reason why much respect goes to GT), than just comments of films (i liked it).
This is long, those of you who read it...thanks.