Are there folks out there who think that you can only be in one IRC room at a time? If I want to be in the #190cmtall room, nobody in #code4lib would know, nor would it be any of their business. Are there people here who really feel threatened by this?
Cary On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM, Bess Sadler <[email protected]> wrote: > There have been some contradictory statements made about #libtechwomen > because it was an emerging idea, and like code4lib, there is no formal power > structure or authority. There is no requirement that one be female to > participate, indeed many of the people involved explicitly reject the notion > of a binary gender model. Allies of any gender who wish to discuss how to > make library technology spaces more inclusive, particularly for women and > gender minorities, are welcome and encouraged to join us. > > The suggestion has been made that the name "libtechwomen" might not be > welcoming to someone who wants to participate but does not identify as a > woman. We have already discussed changing it and welcome suggestions. > > Best wishes, > Bess -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com
