David Merrill wrote:

> On Tue, May 22, 2001 at 04:35:24PM +1200, Penguina wrote:
> 
>> Use a male pseudonym when publishing code and helpful advice to
>> lists.
> 
> 
> The problem with this is that it perpetuates the belief that women
> cannot compete in the field. We need to see women writing and
> producing publicly, not behind pseudonyms.

I agree... but why is there the pressure which leads women to be
more comfortable using male pseudonyms?

(BTW: I'm planning to docbook those articles today, David.)



Jenn V.
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