This site's gender profile.
I was just shocked to see that the gender profile of this site shows that 70% of members here are male. Females make up less than 30%. I had thought the balance was more even than that.
I know that this is similar to general studies of the non religious which show a higher male profile. But I am surprised the balance isn't better here.
Obviously, for dating purposes, and those here for that, greater gender balance would be better. But, that aside, it just should be more balanced, and I wonder what could be done to spread the word about the site to our secular sisters.
May I suggest for one that women on the site tell friends and consider how else they might spread the word.
I'm not very creative on this, I'll admit, so maybe you have some ideas.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I suggest the Admin start eliminating most of the males. Start with the ones who complain about a free, no-ad site not being to their exact likes. I'm pretty sure it's not the lady's job to go out and bring in more gals. 
mtnhome
Level 7
June 5, 2018
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If that slight was directed to me, you rather missed the point. There was no criticism of the site intended, directly or indirectly, certainly no complaint, and no mention about it not being to my "exact likes", thank you. I've been on the site since last year. No one is more appreciative of this site than I am. The question of gender balance on this site is a legitimate issue about the site. It has nothing to with a complaint. It occurred to me that woman do network well and sharing about the site might be relevant. But it was a general suggestion, I was more interested in the views of others.
I have never supported the idea of a "dislike" button on comments, but I can say that had there been one I would have clicked it about your comment.
i like the copious choice - unless, of course, more than 40% of men are gay.
walklightly
Level 8
June 3, 2018
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I think those statistics are probably American centric. I suspect its very different here in UK, or Australia or EU. There are contributors from all over the globe. Having spent many years in online discussion, men are more predominate. I suspect its just that women are generally busier...with that in mind...got stuff to do
Amisja
Level 8
June 2, 2018
3
LOL!
Typically speaking , there are more female babies born than male . More male children than female children , die by five years old , because they get into more things due to their testesteron . More males die in autombile accidents than females due to the temptation to speed . More males than females are incarcerated . So your concept is that on a dating site , that is male weighted , women should try to attract more competition ?
Cast1es
Level 9
June 1, 2018
1
There may also be cases of not outting themselves for fear of being harassed, as online communities are not known for being woman- friendly in general.
AmiiWyoming
Level 2
June 1, 2018
5
I would hope that's not the case here, given the 'rules' of membership about behaviour.
@David1955 LOL! I wish that were true!
with a money box, you can get as many teapots as you like. this is just the way life is. this is nothing to do with beliefs. go on any dating site and you will find this kind of average.
LeighShelton
Level 8
June 1, 2018
3
I knew it ... I'm just some damn random teapot in the marketplace.
@jujuofthesea of course
I didn't realize the balance was that far off, either. Don't know what to do about it though.
Tomfoolery33
Level 9
June 1, 2018
2
According to the American Religious Identification Survey, men currently make up 58% of Americans who claim “no religion,” 70% of Americans who self-identify as atheist, and 75% of those who self identify as agnostic.
The Pew Forum’s Religious Landscape national survey found that 86% of American women claim to be religious affiliated
Link: Why Are Women More Religious Than Men? | Psychology Today [psychologytoday.com]
birdingnut
Level 8
June 1, 2018
5
Yes, I've read these figures and research too. I guess I just expected that this site in particular would attract a more equal membership of women. Hopefully in time.
Maybe it relates to 0s of years of religious and Male dominance. ... thank goodness there are 30% in the us. In northern Europe the women are much self spoken, independent and not trodden upon.
I like that, but thanks for the independent thinkers. One day we will be dominant in the usa. Probably not any chance in my lifetime though.
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