>>>> From http://www.gnu.org/ghm/policy.html:

> >>>    "Offensive or overly explicit sexual language or imagery is
> >>>     inappropriate during the event, including presentations. [...]"
>
> If I had to guess, I'd say that this is part of a long-term conversation
> in the GNU community about what makes it a welcoming or unwelcoming
> place for women who hack free software.
>

Indeed. I would only add that there is no reason to bundle "hacking on free
software" with "explicit sexual imagery." It is an inefficient use of our
time as hackers -- and movement builders -- to limit ourselves to only
those new contributors that are interested in both topics.

(snip)
>
> I for one have known some great women hackers.  I would like to see
> more of them improving our/their free software.  To make that more
> likely, I am happy to raise the level of consciousness within the
> community, about how we communicate and how we can improve our
> communication.
>
> +1


> It's unrealistic to expect progress without change. I look forward to
> continuing our conversation about growing and diversifying GNU, even if
> there are some bumps along the way.
>

Cheers,
Deb

>
>         John
>
>

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