[Linux-aus] An Open Letter to the Open Source Community

[Avi Miller]

On 23/05/2007, at 1:41 AM, Bret Busby wrote:

> Perhpas it may have been helpful to have included a description, or  
> some
> other indication, of the "behaviours" of which you complain.

I think Melissa did quite succinctly in her original email:

"As a Woman and an Open Source contributor, I implore you. Do not make
jokes about us, just because we are female. Do not belittle, stereotype
or patronise us, based on our gender. Do not assume that we are using
Open Source so that you can ask us questions of private nature, or out
on a date. Most importantly, do not stand by and watch as other people
do these things."

And I agree with Paul that Melissa's original email serves to remind  
us all that we could probably all be a little bit (ok, maybe a lot)  
nicer to each other. It doesn't take much work, just awareness and  
sensitivity.

Thanks,
Avi

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