This discussion is getting tiring, at least for me.
The only reason I've been reading all of it is because I also am one of the women on
this list. As such, I understand that I can be biased in this. I will try my best to
express what I feel about this list.
I also consider this list one of the more friendly and helpfull lists around. I've
been here for a long time and have never taken things personally when I don't get a
positive response back about something I believe in. I would rather have people question
my assumptions, giving me greater insights. If I percieve to have gotten a load of crap
from the guys here I tend to sleep on it and give myself a chance to take the
compassionate route; trying to understand where they're coming from.
I really like the linux community(especially lau) and would rather see room for
understandings, not differences. I would also try my best to work out differences here,
bending a litle in the hopes that others will too. I understand all too well that my
reality is mine alone, and my perceptions are mine alone. I think I am smart enough not
to present something that is more my perception then others, and not expect to get
seriously questioned about my ideas. As I said above, I would rather welcome the backlash
as a way for me to expand my knowledge.
Yes, a few of things said were harsh. I really didn't like seeing what this did to
the list or the greater linux community. I myself took issue with Maluvia's
perceptions, this being way before I even know her gender. I didn't jump right in and
express my initial reaction that this Maluvia person must be nuts; I kept reading for a
few days.
Sometimes a little patience goes a long ways on everbody's part. If I was the target
of ridicule for my own unpopular opinian I would try to be polite about it for a while.
One thing I've really learned about people on mailing lists is that the asses show
their colours easily, releasing them from being taken seriously even if they have real
knowledge of a subject.
I think it's getting too late for me to say much more. I'm tired from getting up
too early and it being too late now. I hope I got some of my own feelings across on
this.
Tracey.
BTW, I liked the discussions about guitar amps. etc. I learned a lot, thanks.