I usually don't play female characters just because I like to roleplay just a little every now and then and I'm not a girl so there ya go.
a lot of people I talk to say they play female characters just because they don't want to stare at a guys backside all day which I guess is understandable lol. Doesn't really matter either way to me. I think it's extremely funny when people try to flirt through a video game. I have to say it's really funny to do as well. not for gold or items hahaha but just to mess with some really really desperate people. I guess thats kind of mean but oh well maybe it inspires them to get out more