Above is your answer to my question:
"Before we continue, I'd like to know if you're male or female. I'm male. "
What you appear to be saying is that you're a man, but when parsed carefully, the character string here is confusing, and really doesn't say anything.
It's a simple question; if you were to ask it of me, I would answer with no problem. Why won't you answer it? The answer will not compromise your anonymity, like asking your name, phone or address.
You realize that such evasion creates the assumption that you are female trying to appear as male to add weight to your position? You should also realize that a lie doesn't have to be stated outright to be a lie; it can take the form of projecting a collage of impressions with the intent to deceive, the word "intent" being the operative term here?
So, just answer my question; I stated my gender with no problem at all. Why don't you? Just say, "I'm male" and avoid the appearance that your're trying to misdirect. 