Ingrid Schupbach wrote:
> 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.
The trick is, the commitment doesn't come from everyone. It certainly doesn't
come from clueless HNGs (horny net geeks).
It /does/ come from many of the older, wiser, more sensible members of the
community, both male and female.
> 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.
Yes. Again, the trick is to find moderated channels, or channels where
the regulars are the older/wiser/sensible people and not the less-mature
(rather than saying 'younger') people whose main interests are dominated
by hormones.
Yes, I'm generalising. But in every endeavour in life - Linux is not immune
- there are those who are still young enough, male and female, to be primarily
interested in sex (or mate-location).
People who have passed that point tend to let the 'youngsters' have their
own little clique-spaces to play, and go into the kitchen to chat over
coffee. Want to come join us in the kitchen, and let the youngsters play
with their naked-girl (or wedding bells) themes?
Jenn V.
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Humans are the only species to feed and house entirely separate species
for no reason other than the pleasure of their company. Why?
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