I have to agree with her. I'm a geekgirl also, and personally, I'd rather have someone just like me, instead of someone completely the opposite. I'd want to have a guy that actually new what I was talking about and is into computers. Now, that doesn't mean they have to be someone where computers are their life, but at least they have interest in them and don't mind when I talk about computers all the time, especially since that's what I do for my job (sys admin). I don't feel like it would be a competition at all, why would it be? In fact I think it would be fun to set up a home network together with a significant other, it's not like we'd be competing for a computer. (I mean I have about 4 of them anyway right now.)
But, I do have to say that most of everything that "Uncle Robin" I would agree with though. A lot of that is good advice. Some main rules: DON'T USE PICKUP LINES (there's nothing we hate more), just be yourself (we think its cute if your nervous:)), dont' be the smooth talker, again, just be yourself, don't be afraid to confront us (you don't know how many times people have told me that they have no idea why I've been single so long, but its because no one confronts me), if have you to break up with her, DO IT IN PERSON, don't wimp out and do it on the phone, or online, that's the worst thing you could do. I've dated a geek guy before, and I think it would worked out fine. Just because we are geeks to doesn't mean we don't like to hug or fool around less than other girls, in fact I think we like to do that stuff even more than non-geek girls! We do other things besides computers all day. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded individual thats a jack of all trades, but master of none.
Overall, just be yourself, there's nothing better you can do than that!
When I read this article, I had to reply. I've been reading/. for about a year everyday now and I've been using Linux for almost a year also. I can truly say that I'd use Linux over any other OS out there. I hate M$ with a passion. I work full time as a Sys Admin and enjoy it tremendously. I don't think I've ever met another female that has used Linux and it's quite disappointing to me that even most females I know barely can make their way around Winblows. I'm really curious as to why this is? I don't know if I really believe that it's because we weren't exposed to it early on. I didn't even really get into computers until four years ago. I think most of us female geeks just don't want all the attention we would get if we actually attended a local LUG meeting since there would probably (maybe) be only one other female there. I like attention, but not that much. And contrary to popular belief, female geeks aren't social outcasts, in fact some of us are very attractive:) (not that I have a huge ego, but that's what I'm told) I read that article a few weeks ago about LinuxChix and it's a good idea, but personally I would never attend a meeting. I don't feel that just because I'm a minority in the computer world that I need to have my own special group and make everyone praise us because we're a minority and get all kinds of publicity. I'd rather see a good mix of both sexes at the local LUG meetings. And also more women (including me) should respond to the postings on/. and not use a unisex or male handle but make it actually known that females actually do read and comprehend this stuff and are very interested in it! And for heaven sakes don't post it Anonymously! Just remember, we don't do this to get dates, we actually do enjoy this stuff and want to get more females involved in using Linux. And also contrary to popular belief, there are intelligent females that are interested in computers out there, they are just few and far between! We do have our own opinions and are not afraid to voice them! So I will end with posing this question: What can local LUG's do to entice females to come to their meetings?
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I have to agree with her. I'm a geekgirl also, and personally, I'd rather have someone just like me, instead of someone completely the opposite. I'd want to have a guy that actually new what I was talking about and is into computers. Now, that doesn't mean they have to be someone where computers are their life, but at least they have interest in them and don't mind when I talk about computers all the time, especially since that's what I do for my job (sys admin). I don't feel like it would be a competition at all, why would it be? In fact I think it would be fun to set up a home network together with a significant other, it's not like we'd be competing for a computer. (I mean I have about 4 of them anyway right now.)
:)), dont' be the smooth talker, again, just be yourself, don't be afraid to confront us (you don't know how many times people have told me that they have no idea why I've been single so long, but its because no one confronts me), if have you to break up with her, DO IT IN PERSON, don't wimp out and do it on the phone, or online, that's the worst thing you could do. I've dated a geek guy before, and I think it would worked out fine. Just because we are geeks to doesn't mean we don't like to hug or fool around less than other girls, in fact I think we like to do that stuff even more than non-geek girls! We do other things besides computers all day. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded individual thats a jack of all trades, but master of none.
But, I do have to say that most of everything that "Uncle Robin" I would agree with though. A lot of that is good advice. Some main rules: DON'T USE PICKUP LINES (there's nothing we hate more), just be yourself (we think its cute if your nervous
Overall, just be yourself, there's nothing better you can do than that!
When I read this article, I had to reply. I've been reading /. for about a year everyday now and I've been using Linux for almost a year also. I can truly say that I'd use Linux over any other OS out there. I hate M$ with a passion. I work full time as a Sys Admin and enjoy it tremendously. I don't think I've ever met another female that has used Linux and it's quite disappointing to me that even most females I know barely can make their way around Winblows. I'm really curious as to why this is? I don't know if I really believe that it's because we weren't exposed to it early on. I didn't even really get into computers until four years ago. I think most of us female geeks just don't want all the attention we would get if we actually attended a local LUG meeting since there would probably (maybe) be only one other female there. I like attention, but not that much. And contrary to popular belief, female geeks aren't social outcasts, in fact some of us are very attractive:) (not that I have a huge ego, but that's what I'm told) I read that article a few weeks ago about LinuxChix and it's a good idea, but personally I would never attend a meeting. I don't feel that just because I'm a minority in the computer world that I need to have my own special group and make everyone praise us because we're a minority and get all kinds of publicity. I'd rather see a good mix of both sexes at the local LUG meetings. And also more women (including me) should respond to the postings on /. and not use a unisex or male handle but make it actually known that females actually do read and comprehend this stuff and are very interested in it! And for heaven sakes don't post it Anonymously! Just remember, we don't do this to get dates, we actually do enjoy this stuff and want to get more females involved in using Linux. And also contrary to popular belief, there are intelligent females that are interested in computers out there, they are just few and far between! We do have our own opinions and are not afraid to voice them! So I will end with posing this question: What can local LUG's do to entice females to come to their meetings?