I totally agree. I notice scientists are always looking for planets with evidence of water on them. Well, yes, as far as we know, things need water to live. But who is to say that there isn't a planet out there with some other form of life that doesn't need water to survive. Just because today's science says that organic matter needs water to live, doesn't exclude the possibility that there might be life out there that doesn't need water to survive. Considering the size of the universe, how could scientists possibly rule this out?
Ok, let's say an innocent child gets reported. Their teachers and parents find out about it and they confront the child. Now the child feels like someone's always watching his/her every move for some sign of hostility towards someone else. This makes the child feel like he/she can't be trusted, etc. If other children in the school find out about the accusations toward one particular child, I can see those other children teasing and picking on the innocent child.... children can be quite nasty. This causes the accused child to become drawn into himself/herself and then they really do develop serious problems. These Pinkerton people better take a big step back and realize what harm they may cause.
A few months ago, my boyfriend introduced me to Slashdot. Since then I've been reading some articles off and on, but never felt compelled to post a comment, until now. I just thought I'd make a statement on behalf of the women who aren't "Chickclickers".
I am a 3rd year Computer Science student at the University of New Brunswick, Canada who has a 3.5 GPA. I was an A student in high school who graduated with high honours and received $2000 in scholarships. (Therefore I don't feel the need to "hide my brain" in school, as one woman said in the article.) I have been programming for approximately 6 years now, and therefore have majored in Software Systems. I don't really like the stereotype women get from this article. I have no interest in these "female" sites where women go to talk to other women and look for clothes and beauty products. I am also not on the net to develop web sites with pictures of naked men (legoboy), so don't worry.:)
Instead I am on the net to increase my knowledge of computers. I enjoy programming, web design and creating graphics. I am also trying to increase my knowledge of hardware. The net helps me find information on all these things. I do enjoy gaming, yes, but I am not more interested in "the Net to find other women, to have some say in issues they care about, something often lacking in their(my) offline lives(life)." And nothing is *lacking* in my life thank you... except maybe money.;)
So anyway, I'm sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but not all women are as described in Jon's lovely article.
Thanks, from one of the female Slashdot readers... I can't be the only.
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I totally agree. I notice scientists are always looking for planets with evidence of water on them. Well, yes, as far as we know, things need water to live. But who is to say that there isn't a planet out there with some other form of life that doesn't need water to survive. Just because today's science says that organic matter needs water to live, doesn't exclude the possibility that there might be life out there that doesn't need water to survive. Considering the size of the universe, how could scientists possibly rule this out?
Ok, let's say an innocent child gets reported. Their teachers and parents find out about it and they confront the child. Now the child feels like someone's always watching his/her every move for some sign of hostility towards someone else. This makes the child feel like he/she can't be trusted, etc. If other children in the school find out about the accusations toward one particular child, I can see those other children teasing and picking on the innocent child.... children can be quite nasty. This causes the accused child to become drawn into himself/herself and then they really do develop serious problems. These Pinkerton people better take a big step back and realize what harm they may cause.
I was trying to make the point that not every female feels the need to act like they don't have a brain. Thanks.
A few months ago, my boyfriend introduced me to Slashdot. Since then I've been reading some articles off and on, but never felt compelled to post a comment, until now. I just thought I'd make a statement on behalf of the women who aren't "Chickclickers".
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I am a 3rd year Computer Science student at the University of New Brunswick, Canada who has a 3.5 GPA. I was an A student in high school who graduated with high honours and received $2000 in scholarships. (Therefore I don't feel the need to "hide my brain" in school, as one woman said in the article.) I have been programming for approximately 6 years now, and therefore have majored in Software Systems. I don't really like the stereotype women get from this article. I have no interest in these "female" sites where women go to talk to other women and look for clothes and beauty products. I am also not on the net to develop web sites with pictures of naked men (legoboy), so don't worry.
Instead I am on the net to increase my knowledge of computers. I enjoy programming, web design and creating graphics. I am also trying to increase my knowledge of hardware. The net helps me find information on all these things. I do enjoy gaming, yes, but I am not more interested in "the Net to find other women, to have some say in issues they care about, something often lacking in their(my) offline lives(life)." And nothing is *lacking* in my life thank you... except maybe money.
So anyway, I'm sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but not all women are as described in Jon's lovely article.
Thanks, from one of the female Slashdot readers... I can't be the only.