[WikiEN-l] Introducing a new mailing list

[Pedro Sanchez]

On 12/4/06, Matt R <matt_crypto at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> --- Gregory Maxwell <gmaxwell at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Unlike affirmative action which can at least be argued to be a
> > mechanism to reduce bigotry by encouraging collaboration, I see no
> > fair justification for this act of segregation.
> >
> > If the opportunity had existed, I would have implored the board to
> > refuse to allow the foundation's resources to be used for this sexist
> > mailing list but I was not given such an opportunity.  I do, however,
> > still have the ability to call on the rest of our community to reject
> > it as thoroughly as possible.
>
> I'm not overjoyed by the "females-only" thing either, so how about we call on
> the WikiChix to open up their fora to both genders? I feel it's a little
> premature to start lobbying for them to be hurled from the Foundation's
> hosting. Wikipedia stands to benefit from initiatives that make it more
> female-friendly.
>
> -- Matt
>
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What would the reactions be if a "men only, not women allowed" list
had been created.

Women's list: GOOD
Women's list no males allowed: BAD