[WikiEN-l] Introducing a new mailing list

[Mak]

I would like to add my voice to those calling for the new list to be open to
all genders. Not only does restricting the list to "female" contributors
open up a whole can of worms as to what a "female" is, it also excludes
contributors who may add another perspective. I think having a list which is
limited to those who wish to join and which is firmly moderated will
ameliorate any difficulties with having "men" be on the list.

Makemi,
Female bodied
Gender less obvious


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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