[TheThinkTank] sexist bs [WAS: RE: Surveys for volunteer retention]

[undercovercop at riseup.net]

wow, michael, i'm sure you meant this in jest, but making cracks about a
woman having to wax to impress is pretty horribly sexist and leaves a
real bad taste in my mouth.

and perhaps you have an understanding with anibal that this kind of
joking around is okay. i have lots of friends i know i can safely tease
in all sorts of offensive ways.  however, this is a public list with
lots of folks who don't know one another. especially since you say you
don't know annibal, it's really tempting to read your joke as
straight-up sexist bullshit.

given how much really good thought and discussion i've seen this
community put into identifying and rooting out sexist bullshit, i gotta
say i think you're out of line.

hope you don't take offense,
benB
chicago community bike project

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'every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist
the black flag, and begin slitting throats.'
	-h.l. mencken