On 12/4/06, Angela beesley@gmail.com wrote:
On 12/4/06, MacGyverMagic/Mgm macgyvermagic@gmail.com wrote:
That's a shame. We could use a bit of female input in a predominantly
male
wiki.
Having a separate list is not preventing women having input into Wikipedia. It's about getting input from those who otherwise wouldn't participate.
Get over the uncomfortable feeling and speak your mind. I want to hear
those
female thoughts on the mailing list.
It's this sort of "get over it" attitude that dissuades people from wanting to join this discussion. The sexism, discrimination, and bias present in the Wikipedia community isn't something to "get over".
Angela
I wasn't even aware such bias existed apart from the occasional help or refdesk request addressed as "Dear Sirs". Can you give any examples of sexism or bias on WP or the mailing list?
Mgm