I thought they were putting all the themes like that in an 'Adult' section, perhaps you should send a note to the admin of the E themes site and let them know that you think they should be in that section. I don't feel that a locker room atmosphere is correct, an open atmosphere would be a more correct idea. Remember, you can't please everyone all the time. Catnthat >Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:40:31 -0400 (EDT) >From: Ingrid Schupbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Screenshots > >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 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ************ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.linuxchix.org
