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Women don't have the same passion for open source men do? Really??

Women don't have the same passion for open source men do? Really??

Posted Aug 27, 2009 23:23 UTC (Thu) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510)
In reply to: Women don't have the same passion for open source men do? Really?? by Skud
Parent article: FSF to host a mini-summit on Women in Free Software

You're chiding me for being a newbie after explaining in your paper how bad it is to do that. :-)

I really do appreciate having you attach some data to this issue. The LWN discussion was not terribly factual with men telling other men what was going on with the women.

Like many newbies, I think I have something to contribute to the issue. The proper reaction is not to smash me down before I have a chance.


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Women don't have the same passion for open source men do? Really??

Posted Aug 28, 2009 5:12 UTC (Fri) by rictic (guest, #58655) [Link]

Like many newbies, I think I have something to contribute to the issue. The proper reaction is not to smash me down before I have a chance.

And if, having been linked to a number articles, a FAQ and a wiki, you continue to evidence a lack of examination of the conversation already in progress? A more forceful indication that the newbie go and educate themselves before continuing, or at least ask questions rather than making suggestions seems appropriate to me.

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