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Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by scott_s »

raganwald wrote: post #13

I spoke at SpainJS. It was a small conference, and unsurprisingly, most of the audience were from Spain. I obviously was not reaching "everyone," but so what? I reached 300 people, and the politics of why a conference was put together to appeal to Spaniards (is that a word?) is of no consequence to me. If I were a politician I'd attend Church pancake breakfasts and lunch with the Greek Business Chamber. Humans clump…

That's her entire point: the people she wants to reach tend not to be in her audiences.

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by smtddr »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

With this kind of thinking, how will women(or any less-represented group) be able to reach you?

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by icebraining »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

I can't believe I had to self sensor, just to hit the post button.

What do you mean?

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by rmrfrmrf »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

I'm sorry to hear that; that must be awful.

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by theorique »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations

I assume you mean "I don't listen to 'women in tech' presentations", rather than, "I don't listen to women, in tech presentations". The former is a political stance, the latter is excluding an entire sex for unknown reason, even if they are talking of emberjs or thorium.

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by overgard »

smtddr wrote: post #22
3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

With this kind of thinking, how will women(or any less-represented group) be able to reach you?

He didn't say he wasn't willing to listen, he expressed that he wanted a forum for equal discussion instead of a one way message.

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by stkni »

raganwald wrote: post #13

I spoke at SpainJS. It was a small conference, and unsurprisingly, most of the audience were from Spain. I obviously was not reaching "everyone," but so what? I reached 300 people, and the politics of why a conference was put together to appeal to Spaniards (is that a word?) is of no consequence to me. If I were a politician I'd attend Church pancake breakfasts and lunch with the Greek Business Chamber. Humans clump…

I mostly agree but doesn't that slightly miss the point though? Because I presume you weren't invited to speak at a Spaniard only conference.

I'm not particularly sure the OP has had much of an epiphany either. She could've entitled it 'Priest won't be preaching to the choir, anymore'. And it would've had a similar message, but perhaps not reached the top of HN.

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by jusben1369 »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

Good Lord you do sound like you have a lot of issues with women btw.

Edit: My fault for not explaining further: Pasted just below: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6045814

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by epsylon »

3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

> 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right).

Yes, because there is actually a single, unified, globally agreed upon feminist status quo who tries to silence the voices of brave dissenters...

Re: Why I won't speak at women-only events

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Post by Wintamute »

jusben1369 wrote: post #28
3pt14159 wrote: post #20

The reason I don't listen to women in tech presentations: 1. I'm basically not allowed to voice an opinion that isn't completely aligned with the feminist status quo (I believe in equality, fuck me right). 2. I'd rather learn how to build a better emberjs app. Or learn more about thorium. 3. Unlike the vast majority of problems, there are few concrete steps to be taken to correct the imbalances that do exist. Edit: I…

Good Lord you do sound like you have a lot of issues with women btw. Edit: My fault for not explaining further: Pasted just below: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6045814

When someone says they believe in equality, why do you then say they have an issue with women?
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