Can you please add gender non-specified as a gender option

Hi there @terr 

We're sorry you feel that way - it's understandable. @solstice_outcry raised an interesting and genuine point, but it isn't the only thing where gender plays a part.

In any case, I'm happy to take on your feedback and pass it on to the relevant teams here at Deezer. Thank you for your support.

@Rudi  & @solstice_outcry 

I don’t think you quite understand what I’m getting at. For one, by not including gender categories outside of the binary you are forcing non-binary people to identify falsely. This obviously generates inaccurate data, but it is also direct discrimination of a marginalized population. It doesn’t matter if offense is intended or not, it is offensive. If you really want to keep tabs on your user  base, provide inclusive options or don’t provide any at all. I just want to be recognized as the human being I am and there isn’t an appropriate option in Deezer for me and the thousands of other non-binary people at the moment.

Essentially, here is the thing: Do you want me as an artist and a consumer of your service?

Than respect me. That’s all there is to it. Currently you are not doing so.

I’m open to continue this conversation further, but if Deezer decides to continue to ignore this simple thing (and it really is simple… I’ve done a bit of web coding...) I’ll have to back out of this service, retract my music and start spreading the word of this lack of care.

(ps thanks @stevenomes for understanding how pointless having a gender option is, ultimately)

Oh @terr, I think you misunderstood me. I completely agree with you, they should have the option available for everyone to be included and respected.

I hope it’s implemented as soon as possible, and I’m sorry for my poor wording!

You have my vote.

Would not it be better to give up completely on the collection of a person's gender? Even "different" or "unspecified" is discriminatory to me. And it is probably too much to comprehend all possible variants of the appearance and/or the self-understanding of a person.

I’m non-binary and don’t associate myself with a binary gender so attempting to choose is invalidating I’m many ways I’d be cool if “other was added as an option 

the same thing i would say with your user name. i dont put my real name, i guess i dont understand what the issue is because i dont even think about it. its a music streaming service. the field is completely worthless and i treat it as as such. put whatever you want for gender and never look at it again.

I can’t believe this is still an issue. I just signed up because my favorite artist created a playlist for fans, and I was immediately put off because I was forced to select a binary gender. For an app used worldwide to not have an other and/or unspecified option in 2020 is ridiculous, not to mention discriminatory. Please fix this.

how long will it take to add a third option into Deezer?
I don't think its that difficult RIGHT….???

Hey @Sergi.Sanz @Em1 @stevenomes @RinTheHuman @Saschimi 

Thank you all for your comments, feedback and honesty. I'll be forwarding everything to our teams here at Deezer in order to reinforce the need for this improvement 

Hi @Rudi,

thanky for your reply.

Could you or somebody from Deezer explain why it is neccessary to know the gender of a user, please?