Simon Britnell wrote:
>
> <RANT>
> I frequently see self-styled minority / oppressed groups complaining about
> demographic issues.
> eg:
>
> There aren't enough <your favourite minority group> using Linux.
> There aren't enough <your favourite minority group> in the IT industry.
>
> On behalf of the part of <your favourite minority group> that aren't enough, I'm
> appalled.
More meat for the issues FAQ.
Simon,
I am also a geek. I also dislike team sports.
BUT. I am a geek with large breasts, a lack of penis, long blonde
hair and big pretty blue eyes.
I am a geek who has answered the phone and been asked to pass the
caller on to 'someone who understands technical matters'.
I am a geek who turns up to geek parties and is automatically
dismissed as 'someone's wife'.
I am a geek who constantly has to prove herself as a geek, rather
than as 'the partner'.
Think about how you feel about constantly having to tell people
you don't like team sports. And they don't believe you.
Now imagine that you constantly had to tell people you /do/ like
computers. And they don't believe you.
Now - please, PLEASE, help us figure out how to get people to
believe us.
Jenn V.
--
"We're repairing the coolant loop of a nuclear fusion reactor.
This is women's work!"
Helix, Freefall. http://www.purrsia.com/freefall/
Jenn Vesperman [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.simegen.com/~jenn
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