BEWARE! THE MESSAGE BELOW IS AN ANGRY RANT:
I am fed-up with all these screenshots that include pictures of scantily
clad or otherwise sexually charged pictures of women. When I was trying
to find a good new theme from e.themes.org I was really turned off by
this. I find that this is just another example of how the Linux community
often -- probably largely unknowingly and unwittingly -- creates a boy's
lockeroom atmosphere. As a woman, it just doesn't make it seem like I'm
really invited.
I respect the Linux mantra that everyone should be able to design their
computers and their piece of cyberspace in whatever way they choose. But
messages should not be sent out carelessly and thoughtlessly. If there
really is a commitment to making Linux inviting to everyone, then I
believe there needs to be a change in the horny-male-geeks-only atmosphere
that's awfully pervasive. I'm tired of being asked whether I'm a
perky-breasted-Linux-chick, and I'm tired of endless references to penises
and to porn in Linux-related irc channels.
Ingrid
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