FAQ
This page serves as an FAQ for wiki-related topics. This page can be edited by anyone, so if you notice any FAQs that are not on this list, feel free to add them!
If you have a question that isn’t on here, feel free to message a staff member on one of their message walls, or send us an ask on our Tumblr!
For coiners:
How do I get my terms taken off the wiki?
At the moment the only way to get your terms removed from the wiki is through Tumblr. There are currently three ways to do this:
- You can tag us @gender-fandom-wiki in a post saying that you would like your terms removed. You must tag us, or we will not see the post and your terms will not be removed.
- You can send us an ask saying that you would like your terms removed.
- You can message us saying that you would like your terms removed.
In all of these instances we will remove your terms, no questions asked. If you don’t want any of your terms added in the future, please specify that and we will add you to the list of coiners that do not want their terms on the wiki.
My gender was incorrectly defined on the wiki, how do I fix it?
First of all, we are so sorry this has happened. We do our best to make sure all wiki pages are accurate, but sometimes things slip through without us noticing. You can either correct the page yourself, or you can contact a staff member on one of their message walls. You can also contact us on Tumblr using one of the three methods listed above.
For editors:
What terms are allowed on the wiki?
The Gender Wiki is for gender-related terms and topics. We currently allow pages for:
- Gender identities ( This includes neogenders, xenogenders, kenochords, and the like )
- Gender modalities
- AGABs / neo-AGABs
- Gender systems
- Gender affixes
- Prominent trans / non-binary individuals in media
- Gender coining blogs
- Other gender-related topics ( e.g. gender euphoria, binding, etc. )
We do not allow pages for:
- Sexualities
- Orientations
- Otherkin Identities
- Plural Identities
- Xenoids / xenidens
- Aldernic identities
- Transid / transx identities
- Hearthic identities
- Vesil identities / general identity terms
- Other terms not related to gender
What are the wiki’s rules?
You can find our rules on the wiki policies page.
What are the wiki’s editing rules?
You can find our editing rules on the wiki policies and editing guide pages. You are required to read these before creating or editing pages.
How do I create pages?
A tutorial for creating pages can be found here. Note that you can only create / edit pages if you have an autoconfirmed FANDOM account, meaning your account was created at least four days ago. On the Gender Wiki, make sure you use our template to format pages and abide by our wiki policies and editing guide.
Why was my edit undone?
We undo edits that we feel are not beneficial to a page or that violate our wiki’s rules. If you feel that your edit should not have been undone, you can contact a staff member on one of their message walls.
Why was my page deleted?
We delete pages if they are not related to gender, violate the wiki’s rules, or if the coiner of the term has stated that they do not want their term on the wiki. If you feel that your page should not have been deleted, you can contact a staff member on one of their message walls.
How do I use citations?
A tutorial for how to add references to pages can be found here. Please refer to our citing standards page for what citations we allow and how to format them.
Can I identify as _ gender and use _ pronouns?
Yes! The common phrase "pronouns don't equal gender" applies here; you can be any gender, and use any pronoun set you want.
If I use _ pronouns, will that make me _ gender? No! "Pronouns don't equal gender" applies here as well. Your pronouns are not your gender, hence, you aren't a certain gender because you use certain pronouns. (Going by He/Him won't make you transmasculine)
Is there a gender for when you use _, _, _, & _ pronouns? No. Or at least, probably not. Since, once again, pronouns don't equal gender, it is highly unlikely that you will find a gender for your pronouns; they're just your pronouns!
If I express my gender in _ way, can I still be _ gender? Yes! Similar to the pronouns questions, the way you express your gender does not have to reflect, nor dictate, your gender itself.
Can I identify as _ gender and _ gender? Yes! Even if a certain gender combination might seem a bit odd, it can be assured to you that your identity is valid, and you are free to use those labels.
If I am _ gender, will that make me [other concept; ex: otherkin]? No. Your gender is just your gender; it will not encompass any other form of expression or identity, may it be related to gender or not.
What is the difference between gender and otherkin? Gender is identifying on the human gender spectrum, while otherkin is identifying as a non-human creature. Despite this, a person can be otherkin and still have gender, and vice versa.
What does non-binary mean? Non-binary means to identify as any gender that is not binary. (most genders are under the non-binary umbrella)
What is the gender binary? The gender binary is male and female.
Is gender just a personality? No. Gender has specific traits that offset it from being a personality
What is the difference between sex and gender? Gender is social, and stands as a sense of identity. Biological sex is the body parts/aspects one has, that make them a certain sex. (such as genital's and sex chromosomes)