Re: [Ghm-discuss] The posh talk does not complain with the policy

[Deb Nicholson]

>>>> From http://www.gnu.org/ghm/policy.html:

>>>    "Offensive or overly explicit sexual language or imagery is
>>>     inappropriate during the event, including presentations. [...]"

If I had to guess, I'd say that this is part of a long-term conversation
in the GNU community about what makes it a welcoming or unwelcoming
place for women who hack free software.

Indeed. I would only add that there is no reason to bundle "hacking on free software" with "explicit sexual imagery." It is an inefficient use of our time as hackers -- and movement builders -- to limit ourselves to only those new contributors that are interested in both topics.

(snip)

I for one have known some great women hackers.  I would like to see
more of them improving our/their free software.  To make that more
likely, I am happy to raise the level of consciousness within the
community, about how we communicate and how we can improve our
communication.

+1

 

It's unrealistic to expect progress without change. I look forward to continuing our conversation about growing and diversifying GNU, even if there are some bumps along the way.

Cheers,

Deb

        John