[WikiEN-l] Introducing a new mailing list

[MacGyverMagic/Mgm]

On 12/4/06, Angela <beesley at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 12/4/06, MacGyverMagic/Mgm <macgyvermagic at 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