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Re: Where Are You Women Bloggers?

Rob V — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:30:59 -0000

I would presume that one of the attractions of the IT world is that you aren't judged by what you are (for example, a woman), but rather what you do. Well, at least compared to other fields.

For what it's worth, at least 90% of the (techie) blogs I read are written by men.

Nevertheless, it is always beneficial to get as many different viewpoints and perspectives as possible, so a little more diversity would be great. But I'm not going to read something just because it's written by someone different; It has to be interesting and insightful.

Re: Where Are You Women Bloggers?

vidya — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:27:46 -0000

well ...i am happy to be one of those blogher's...but having read this post i am wondering not all blogsites have pictures on them (like mine for instance) and the name may not give it away always do would i be treates as a blogher or a bloghim????

Re: Where Are You Women Bloggers?

David Aldridge — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:51:11 -0000

I've often, well maybe once, considered impersonating a woman on Oracle forums -- it's truly amazing the level of support that a female name can prompt.

Re: Where Are You Women Bloggers?

John Flack — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:16:48 -0000

I have spoken at school career days several times, and I always tell stories of Lady Ada Lovelace and Admiral Grace Hopper. I want the girls (and the boys too) to know that women have been involved in IT from the beginning. But it is too bad that it is a man telling them this.

Re: Where Are You Women Bloggers?

Karl — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:47:54 -0000

Hi,
one reason woman do not work in it based environment could : 'woman take care more for the real world aspects' ;-)

I work as an external (CSC) at Commerzbank AG and i am suprised how many women i meet in teams.
And this is a good thing
Karl