My tiny teaspoon

Today I was reading Penny Arcade and decided to browse their store, since I currently have a bit of expendable cash and haven't gotten any "fun" clothes in a while. I was dismayed to discover that their four shirt categories are:

Gamer Shirts
Penny Arcade
Hoodies
Ladies Shirts

*headdesk*

So I sent a note using their contact form:

For the record, I adore Penny Arcade. My baby-vs.-rhino tshirt is going on eight years old and it still makes regular appearances in the wardrobe (which is saying something, given that I was still going through puberty and growth-spurts when I originally got the shirt).

That being said, you may want to consider the frustrating implications of making "Gamer Shirts" and "Ladies Shirts" into two SEPARATE categories in your store.

I am a gamer. I am a "lady" (woman, preferably. I cuss and don't cross my legs or wear pearls). I shouldn't have to debate which category to choose.

I propose an alternate section name of "Fitted Shirts."

Thank you for your time, and for your dedication in maintaining this monolith of gamer culture.

And received this reply, so far:

Hello Jamie,

We appreciate your support very much. I am certainly aware of the implications and the frustration this causes you. I will be forwarding along your concern to our manager. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help with.

Thanks,

Hannah L.
Penny Arcade Customer Service

I'll post any further updates, of course.

ETA: A friend kindly points out that I made a serious math error, and that the "going on eight years" is actually more like "going on five years". If only I could correct the error in my original letter, because I sure feel like a doofus! ^_^