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winch@monty.cs.flinders.edu.au (Donovan M. Winch) writes:

>I must also point out, before I begin, that this has very little, if anything,
>to do with alt.cyberpunk, and is thus in the wrong group - sorry ;-)

no it's not but I expect complaints. sexism on the net is a concern of
cyberpunks, it opposes the 'attitude', in theory but many people forget
that at the crunch.
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>So, you are a woman who is being victimised? Okay, but this does not
>mean that sexism on the 'net is in play, rather it is ONE female being
>victimised! There are many examples of males being flamed too, so there is no
>point in bringing in sexism as a pseudo-cause.

It's endemic, but being ignorant of it is no excuse. One case was never on
the cards, I see it every day.

>I do support you in your quest for 'net etiquette (if that is what you seek),
>but this particular breach seems (again, emphasis on this word) to be unrelated
>to sexism in general, and female degradation in particular.  

your common comment is unfortunately driven by a lack of facts. It would
be much nicer if you were right tho'

>: **** please post your disapproval to Dwayne about his language and 
>: attitude.., if you agree with him, Id rather not hear from you,..with 
>: thanks.RosieX

>I must also say, that posting this to a newsgroup (remember, it IS worldwide)
>is presumably supposed to promote discussion on the topic (which it has). Thus,
>restricting any comments to those agreeing with you is, in fact, a form of
>prejudice (sp?), of which, like sexism, you should be opposed to.

If there is something to be stood up to however (something I don't assume)
it is good to spread the word. I advocate no censorship.

>If you post an article to a newsgroup, often it is wise to consider the
>possible replies first, which you have, but, to not breach 'net etiquette, you
>must also allow discussion on both (or more if necessary :-) areas of the topic.

Yes.

>Silk.

Engine.