For those who don't quite get it, let's
parse this original post, from a sample of possible viewpoints of
various female or males users coming across this and trying to
interpret it:
1. "Another admin issue": Hmm, what could this be? What is this
B.S.?
2. "Today {{U|LadyofShalott}}, ''administratrice extraordinaire'',
turns 25 yet again. " Birthday greetings, is that appropriate?
Why is he inferring she's lying about her age? That b*tch is
lying about her age? I hate women admins.
3. "She likes champagne and chocolate, and giftcards for the
iTunes store. She graciously accepts compliments about the beauty
of her mind and her body." Isn't that a bit personal and
intrusive? Is he trying to make her look like a gold digger?
She's an attention whore?? A real slut? Is she coming to the next
wikimania? etc.
4. Edit summary: " Borrow money from her? French kiss
her? Fuck her?
Pardon the crude language, but given the constant arguing back on
this, I think we need to be explicit about what kind of thoughts
such a message will engender. Doubters are quite naive if they
think some horny young guys (who abound on Wikipedia) - not to
mention any active misogynists
- did not read negative or suggestive interpretations into that
message!!
Note again that the woman it was addressed to explains it was from
a friend and ok but also writes: "I also understand the concerns
that others have raised. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard#Another_admin_issue
Some people will take it as being sexualized or abusive; others
will get off on it and see an excuse for writing sexually abusive
things about women editors they do not know. And many women will
worry that editors who are giving them problems may feel free to
leave such strange messages in public places about them...
Understand now,??
On 7/19/2013 11:34 AM, Sarah Stierch wrote:
So..
That means...myself, and about 10 other people or however
many have replied to this saying it is sexist are the .01% of
women (and a of men) who are the absolute minority in feeling it
was sexist regardless of the "level" of sexism. We are that
sample. Wow. I can't believe we are all on this one mailing
list! (Smirk)
Most of the comments (maybe all) have been made by Americans,
too. So maybe it's us being the sensitive ones, too. (Slight
sarcasm but not) I know some countries and cultures are more
accepting of things like this - but that doesn't mean it's OK.
...