Replying to myself, sheesh. At 16:36 on Jul 13, nicole shook the earth with:
> I did not ask for an explanation, in fact I did not assume that you were > transexual based on your response to what Michelle said. I was, quite > honestly, thinking exactly the same thing that you said, but I assumed > that it was due to a language barrier that Michelle wasn't coming across > very clearly. > > I don't really care if someone is male or female, born that way or > otherwise, on the mailing list. This list is about more than that. > Sometimes it is helpful background material to know where people are > coming from if you are describing an experience and trying to relate it to > others who may not be from the same background, but it is *NEVER* > something I would ask someone to share unless they felt absolutely > comfortable with it. > > At this point, I am completely frustated by the fact that someone thinks > that I put them in the position where they have to justify themselves, to > the point that I almost think it better that *I* leave or never discuss > anything like this again, rather than risk a response like this again. I do not mean to sound so drastic, just that I would rather not be here than to be the cause of an uncomfortable environment for others. The point is to make a friendly environment that is positive for women in debian, and I feel as if I have risked that, at least to one person. I feel that Miriam misunderstood my commentary, but I would rather not risk it. Now, if we are all on the same page, then I say we should move past this issue and get movin'! -nicole
