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I've noticed that more and more females are starting to use AO. I think this is great. In my few years of forums/irc, I've found very few females that were into the whole computer scene.
The few that I've seen, are amazing. I hope that the female population here on AO grows.
Greetings:
I was just thinking that same thing earlier today. There is a growing population of women that are posting.
I'm glad to see it. Keep it up ladies!
i think its good that more laidies are using antionline because the women that are here are very inteligent i havent heard a stupid reply from a lady yet
According to recent research, the male/female ratio on the internet has now shifted to something like 57/43. Men still outnumber women, but the massive male majority that originally existed has been diminished, but then women and men look for different things on the internet.
If the ratio keeps going up like this, we are going to have to start a second set of top10's based on gender.... umm, never mind...
How about a top 10 based on guys banned from harrassing the ladies. I could see that happening...
That's something I noticed today as well. I'm just glad more people overall are becoming more interested, male or female.
Now whether or not they're real is a different story...
Great, next thing ya know they'll be asking for a calendar, The Women of AO.Quote:
Watch yourself ladies... :D
LOL...It's a good idea in theory, just probably wouldn't ever happen.
It's great that more females are getting on and posting here. Maybe it will clean up the acts of some of the guys here...then again, maybe not. :)
Well, I'll tell you, when I was coming up through college there were a very surprising number of females that were in my major (MIS). My graduating class ended up having a fairly even male/female ratio for my major. I think that it's great.
Good idea TC, maybe we should put that in the site suggestions.....
I could loan you my motorcycle for the photo shoot ;)
Smartaleck.
Women techs are still a rare breed. I'm the only one I know of in the area and the only one that's self employed with a shop. Most days I can handle the comments with a sense of humor but I have times where I get really tired of fighting the battle. When that happens I try and take a day off, it's not always possible but you need to walk away on occasion.
For the totally clueless..the calendar comment was a joke. :p
I think it's great as well. :)
BTW, though off-topic, is it just me or is Vorlin's info in this thread (Location, mood, etc) all bolded and no one else's is? It's neat, but I just don't get it. *shrug*
I'd buy a callendar with your bright shining smile...... =)
-AntiHero
The question is... (two actually...)
How many of them are men in disguise? (Hey, it happens more than you'd think on ye olde internet)
And, not to be sexist or anything... For that ratio, how does that change if you take out the online shopping aspect of it?
Vorlin's Data: Que interesante. It looks bolded to me too.
For some reason the bold tag of the "I help bail out JP" isn't closed like it should be...:Quote:
Originally posted here by jehnx
BTW, though off-topic, is it just me or is Vorlin's info in this thread (Location, mood, etc) all bolded and no one else's is? It's neat, but I just don't get it. *shrug* [/B]
Ex from vorlin:
AntiOnline Senior Member
[b]I helped bail JP out!
Ex from TC:
AntiOnline Jr. Member
I Helped Bail JP Out
As for why we'd have to ask JP I guess..
Ammo
hey souleman,
If the ratio keeps going up like this, we are going to have to start a second set of top10's based on gender.... umm, never mind...
hope you are kidding souleman?
ROFL This is to funny.. TechieChick don't give them anymore ideas please :)
ahmedmamuda.... yes, I was joking.. I figured that would be kind of obvious..
Can I just verify for you, I am definitely not a man in disguise. I am a RIOT GRRL!! lol. But I too think it's great how many females are on this site, and how even as a newbie I have noticed several really prominent female members like GreekGoddess, TechieChick, debwalin and several others [sorry for not namechecking other frequent posters] - this is really inspirational! Because from a female perspective, it does make the site seem more accessible and female-friendly, when often areas involving technology and particularly computers are seen as specifically for male usage. In a world increasingly dependent on technology it's good to know that there are women at the forefront of this, and that it will probably empower women more as it becomes a standard that women can be proficient. Not that I am, but it gives me hope yet! Thanks ladies for being ladies and thanks laddies for being open-minded and apreciative!
XXX
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And, not to be sexist or anything... For that ratio, how does that change if you take out the online shopping aspect of it?
Not to be sexist or anything...For that ratio how does that change if you take out the online porn aspect of it?Quote:
but then women and men look for different things on the internet.
I think we all have things we do online, and to say that women are online only to be shopping is like saying men are only on the internet looking at porn. Everyone has their own needs that they fulfill online, just like everything else. I for one am very glad that the number of women identifying themselves as women has increased at AO. It makes me feel like I have a bit more of a "group" that I fit in with, and I will be glad to have other female insight into some of the conversations that occur here.
Guess you got rid of that anti-girl code VictorKaum and I were always joking about then, huh?Quote:
I was just thinking that same thing earlier today. There is a growing population of women that are posting.
Deb :D
I'm not going to dispute that assertion, but what I meant was that I can imagine that a large percentage of the 'online population' used for that ratio consists of how people have signed up at large online retailers. I'm not saying that women buy more than men or anything, but considering the possible SIZE of the group included there, it's omission could change the statistics significantly.Quote:
Originally posted here by debwalin
I think we all have things we do online, and to say that women are online only to be shopping is like saying men are only on the internet looking at porn.
Terr: I understood what you were saying, I was just pointing out that the converse is also true. Honestly I think that if we took away all the people who use the internet solely for e-mail, porn, and shopping, we'd have a handful of people with very pale skin and large pupils who need to get out more...lol!!
Deb :D
P.S.I feel all warm and cuddly inside now...thanks!!Quote:
I have noticed several really prominent female members like GreekGoddess, TechieChick, debwalin and several others [sorry for not namechecking other frequent posters] - this is really inspirational!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank...es/btmurr.htmlQuote:
She made important advances in reducing errors by creating a program to translate programmer's code to machine language. She and her staff developed Flow-matic, the first programming language to use English words.
Grace Murray Hopper invented the concept of a "programming language."
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http://www.computer.electronicmarket.info/computer/Quote:
Ada Lovelace, is said to have introduced the ideas of program loops and subroutines and is sometimes considered the first programmer.
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i dont online shop
I've just started to sell online in the past week. That's one reason I haven't been around here much. There's nothing like trying to learn image editing, HTML, and use of a scanner and digital camera all on a need-to-know-yesterday basis! Too much to do, too little time. And definitely...
too little sleep! :sleep:
way to go!!
LOL don't give them ideas!!Quote:
Originally posted here by TechieChick
Great, next thing ya know they'll be asking for a calendar, The Women of AO.
Watch yourself ladies... :D
I thought I already DID ask for a calender?? Oh well, guess we'll always have another shot for the 2003 Member Shoot or something! lol. Seriously though, it is great news that more and more women are c0ming to AO.
Cmon Deborah (debwalin) TC GG etc etc You know you want to :P
On a serious note its nice to see females here as they can bring a new prospective to things. I know IRL a load of female computer users who would beat the ass off most of us techie boys in this small town.
If one thing the more women becoming techies the more chance you have if not being turned down with the reason "No offence but your geeky.>"
Well, I guess a calander would be interesting, then again, they would ask for one with guy's in it, um.....Soulman, they'v been after you rack for a while, you better hide....lol
- Noia
Thanks for everyone posting, I didn't think this post would make it this far. lol.
<whirls around beeping and flashing lights>
"Danger, Danger, Will Robinson! This thread is hormonally-powered! Danger, Danger!"
I think it all has to do with the fact that most techie guys feel they'd have a hard time relating to someone with non-technical interests, so they find themselves looking for technical girls :p
Of course, as humans, we have a habit of looking for things which aren't necessarily good for us...
That might be true in some cases, I've been in a relatioship for almost a year now, and I promose she isn't tech savy at all. So you might be correct that most tech guys want girls with some tech knowledge, but I'm one who dosn't care that much about it. I still love her, even without being tech savy.
I agree with synexic, my boyfriend just sighs when i insist on spending an hour or so on my computer ignoring him, and if i try explaining really exciting stuff i've managed or whatever, he's happy for me but he doesn't really feel the same enthusiasm because it's not his thing. But I like that, it's my thing not his, and I have other friends who can relate so I chat to them about it. And that's where the AO community comes in handy! Tis my surrogate technologically advanced partner...lol
XXX
Lady H -
At least your significant other only sighs . . . mine comes up with the most outrageous stuff you've ever heard and some of the definitions he makes up are unbelievable! Working with computers has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid. Even though I will admit to doing some on-line shopping (mostly auctions for computer stuff) . . . the majority of my time on the internet has been spent doing research . . . hardware compatibility, new software, security . . . I can spend hours checking out various sites for information. I'm glad more females are joining AO too and appreciate all the help they as well as the males here have provided to those of use who consider ourselves newbies. Thanks everyone.
. . . . vvirtho