Why can't I add a gender marker or profile picture?

[Khatru]

I've seen other people here have a little gender marker on their forum profile, like an M or F or A or anything else. I can't find that option in my forum profile settings. Neither can I upload an avatar? Why is this?

[Susan]

You need to spend some time reading the posts here, Site Policies and stuff to remember. Specifically the Post Ranks one.

[Khatru]

Oh okay, I didn't know this, thank you.