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15 Nov 13
15 Nov 13
Why Four Man Teams and not, say, four player leagues? Have women players got zero status here or just the usual low status?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_World_Chess_Championship_2013
I understand why sexism reigns on the forums. I don't see why Russ cannot improve on that when labelling the site's resources.
15 Nov 13
Originally posted by finneganCould be done mylady.
Why Four [b]Man Teams and not, say, four player leagues? Have women players got zero status here or just the usual low status?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_World_Chess_Championship_2013
I understand why sexism reigns on the forums. I don't see why Russ cannot improve on that when labelling the site's resources.[/b]
I don't think it is aggresive sexism.
15 Nov 13
Originally posted by finneganI would imagine that as long as it's not actually detracting from the 'usability' here, it's probably way down on his list of priorities, not until he's content with the new sites overall make up anyway...
Why Four [b]Man Teams and not, say, four player leagues? Have women players got zero status here or just the usual low status?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_World_Chess_Championship_2013
I understand why sexism reigns on the forums. I don't see why Russ cannot improve on that when labelling the site's resources.[/b]
OR, and I am joking here naturally, but not until one of the myriad European Conventions on 'whatever rights we can make up this week' gets involved...that will probably be tomorrow then 😉
19 Nov 13
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Originally posted by RevRSleekerYou seem to have mistaken this for the debating forum in which trolls and throwbacks may endlessly "debate" arguments that have been settled decades ago in the real world. If it were a debating forum I would suggest that the land that gives us the right to carry guns and the right of corporations to make unlimited and unidentified financial contributions to (corrupt) political parties is not in a good position to mock the human rights agenda of post World War 2 Europe. The alternative to rights is oppression of course. But if I suggested that you stop presenting such opinions on the forum you would doubtless refer me sternly to your right to free speech and your rights as a paid up subscriber to Red Hot Porn.
I would imagine that as long as it's not actually detracting from the 'usability' here, it's probably way down on his list of priorities, not until he's content with the new sites overall make up anyway...
OR, and I am joking here naturally, but not until one of the myriad European Conventions on 'whatever rights we can make up this week' gets involved...that will probably be tomorrow then 😉
Altering a (sexist and archaic) label in order to present a less excluding message to women players is hardly going to tax the resources of our site admin, whatever priority level may apply to this suggestion. It would take even less effort if the use of sexist terms were to be avoided in the first place. Such terms do detract from the usability of the site - but mainly if you are female of course.
19 Nov 13
Originally posted by finneganCrikey, you should be up on a stage...
You seem to have mistaken this for the debating forum in which trolls and throwbacks may endlessly "debate" arguments that have been settled decades ago in the real world. If it were a debating forum I would suggest that the land that gives us the right to carry guns and the right of corporations to make unlimited and unidentified financial contributions t ...[text shortened]... . Such terms do detract from the usability of the site - but mainly if you are female of course.
24 Nov 13
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Originally posted by finneganWhen women actually ARE treated as equals, and not just lip service given to equality, when we've actually won THAT fight, then I might be concerned about equal treatment on a website.
Why Four [b]Man Teams and not, say, four player leagues? Have women players got zero status here or just the usual low status?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_World_Chess_Championship_2013
I understand why sexism reigns on the forums. I don't see why Russ cannot improve on that when labelling the site's resources.[/b]
24 Nov 13
Originally posted by SuzianneYour attitude is disappointing (at best). Zoe Fairbairns called it false consciousness, which of course borrows from Marx. You might be curious enough to explore the various links on her web site.
When women actually ARE treated as equals, and not just lip service given to equality, when we've actually won THAT fight, then I might be concerned about equal treatment on a website.
http://www.zoefairbairns.co.uk/index.htm