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//Would you reconsider this wording, so that we can focus on your story rather than a flippant mention of their gender?

I read the same post and I only focussed on the story and flippant mention on gender never crossed my mind until you brought it up..

Please consider that this may be a personal problem you have. (maybe some self reflection is in order?) I didn't find the statement problematic at all.

What would you suggest to be a suitable rephrasing?