[Gllug] Whinge

[gllug at codex.net]

On Fri, 31 Aug 2001, David Damerell wrote:

> On Thursday, 30 Aug 2001, gllug at codex.net wrote:
> >On 30 Aug 2001, Jon Masters wrote:
> >>On 30 Aug 2001 11:01:50 +0100, David Damerell wrote:
> >>>How did they conquer the world with this shit?
> >>They employ attractive young ladies on their sales teams?
> >are you looking to start another flame war?
> >do you have a problem with women?
> 
> This is a bit severe, isn't it?
> 
> Like it or not, the predominance of 'booth babes' does suggest that
> attractive young ladies are a powerful weapon in selling software.

I'd say its a statement that we live in a sexist society.  and so long as
attitudes like this are predominant and computing will remain a primarily
male vocation.

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