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Re: [PLUG] Philly Linux Chix
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On Tue, 13 May 2003, Paul wrote:
> Kris Reilly wrote:
>
> >One of the main reasons that I don't go to xLUG meetings is because I am
> >usually the only female in the room. Makes me feel like a side-show
> >freak. If other women went, I would be more inclined to find a
> >babysitter for the event.
> >
>
> Well explained.
>
> I could see something happening like guys looking for dates showing up
> at the meetings. Jerks trying to impress women while actually insulting
> them. The list goes on.
Actually, that was never a problem for me. The present problem is that
the neighborhood is a bit spooky, getting there involves a transfer, and
I don't have a car.
Maybe if all the women who've been once or twice showed up again, we'd
have more than one at a time.
>
> What if the Linux Chix is the only LUG within a reasonable travel
> distance? If I were to ask for anything, it would be to allow a brave
> male sole to attend an all-female meeting, and to let him bring another
> male for moral support if needed.
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Rebecca Ore
http://mysite.verizon.net/rebecca.ore
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