Being a girl in Runescape

Rather controversial article where the author clams that it is easier to be a girl in Runescape (because majority of male players tend to be nicer to girl characters). He actually spent a few weeks in "girl" disguise to prove that point. I admit, I tried it too a few months ago and pretty much came to the same conclusion: I was never addressed in any kind of offensive language (not even "noob") and other players were rather polite when talking to me.

So why do I call the article "controversial"? The reason is that, while author's main point is likely to be sound, everything else is not. First of all, what about F2P? There is a huge difference between F2P and P2P in this regard. While being a girl in P2P is nice, you pretty much have to expect to be offended one way or the other in F2P. Secondly, author's reasons for boys trying "girls" disguise are way off. Apart from pure curiosity I am pretty sure the biggest reason is that boys simply like to look at girls characters (and Jagex not surprisingly obliges with with PG13 types of female bodies and cloths, which, by the way, some real girls not always approve).

And, finally, the author forgets to mention that while almost every boy do spend some time in "girls" disguise inside the game (if they are aware about such possibility), pretty much every one returns back to being a male character rather sooner than later. And the reason is simple: it is confusing and uncomfortable to role play for another sex for a long period of time for the majority of the players.

What do you think? Have you tried to play for an opposite gender? If yes, what were your motives and observations?