baron-pierreIV Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 OK, guys...and Gals...obviously, we are in a post-SOG depression mode...so I ask the question: why is participation in this board OVERWHELMINGLY testosterone???????? We have a few faithful femmes, like Michelle Trudeau...some new ones like nycgirl and I think, raley_girl (or something like that)...but it is still 98% heavily male. Why is this? I only post this as a neutral subject. There is NO need to bash each other or each other's country over this. We can have a very reasoned, mature discussion on this. Like -- and I know we have active participation from all six continents -- are there particular cultural influence that affect this phenomenon? However, if you are female and are posting under a male guise -- now is the time to declare your TRUE gender or forever hold your peace!! Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henson Posted September 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 I think most internet forums are like this. I don't think it is a Gamesbids phenomenon (sp!) I think the only female dominated newsgroup which I read occaissionally is alt.flute, but that is because the flute playing population is predominantly female (which makes me wonder why in professional orchestras there seem to be more men flautists) Anyway. I don't think there's any need to worry, I don't think we're scaring them off if that's what you're getting at LOL! :laughlong: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 we had a poll a few months ago on sexuality, and well, most active members here are fruity..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympic USA Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 This is an interesting question Baron. The only other forums i'm on are aviation forums and thats male dominated as well. I guess Olympics politics and the Olympics in general just attract more males than females. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I have a few theories... The Olympics have a lot of male oriented themes and interests...sports, competition, geography, architecture, politics, money, travel/tourism, etc... Not saying that women don't have these interests, but I think men are more expressive in those passions. In the ancient days, the Olympics used to be an all male event...maybe its in the DNA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marb's (mahbir) Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 the ioc is majorityly male - like a white mans social club, and i guess its rubbed off here.... :suspect: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aronious Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 we had a poll a few months ago on sexuality, and well, most active members here are fruity..... fruity....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I disagree with the above. While the IOC does have a lot of Europeans, the one good thing about it is that IOC is quite diverse. There are a fair amount of Latin American, African, Middle Eastern and Asian IOC members. The IOC isn't the UN, but is isn't as bad as it once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 Kendegra wrote:There are a fair amount of Latin American, African, Middle Eastern and Asian IOC members. Indeed. Just look at the 4 new members who were introduced to the world (well, not to the US) at the Closing: 3 from Africa (including one Muslim woman) and I forget where the white guy was from. And that other Moroccan woman now heads the Technical Evaluation Committee for the 2012 candidates. So it is on its way ot becoming a very diverse organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 nah.. just a 'man' thing... guys love to argue and get their point of view accross... plus.. this site is missing some important things.. like an online mirror so the femmes can check makeup.. lipstick shade chart.. etc :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Kendegra wrote:There are a fair amount of Latin American, African, Middle Eastern and Asian IOC members. Indeed. Just look at the 4 new members who were introduced to the world (well, not to the US) at the Closing: 3 from Africa (including one Muslim woman) and I forget where the white guy was from. And that other Moroccan woman now heads the Technical Evaluation Committee for the 2012 candidates. So it is on its way ot becoming a very diverse organization. The other one was from the Czech Republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 It is an intriguing question, Baron. For that, I have no real clue. Perhaps it could even out later on, like the way women participation in the Olympic Games has been on the increase for a century now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuigiVercotti Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I reckon that the gender imbalance is because women would rather get in touch with their inner emotions via long and discursive conversations with their female friends and partners in real time, whereas us blokes get the same result by flaming anyone who has a pro-Athens or anti-Athens position :laughlong: Or is it venue envy? :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Yeah, well my cauldron is bigger than your cauldron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost1 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 This is because not soooo many females are interested in sports, not soooo many females work a lot with computers and most important: most of IOC members are males Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puxapiti Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 My god!! Between the last two posts we have a whole year!! Has anybody found the answer abot GB-males after 365 days? Then, I have another interesting question: why there are so many Simpsons' avatars in this Topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 My god!! Between the last two posts we have a whole year!! Has anybody found the answer abot GB-males after 365 days?Then, I have another interesting question: why there are so many Simpsons' avatars in this Topic? You may want to ask some of us about the idea of using the Simpsons' avatars for this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost1 Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 My god!! Between the last two posts we have a whole year!! Has anybody found the answer abot GB-males after 365 days?Then, I have another interesting question: why there are so many Simpsons' avatars in this Topic? This was Kendegra's idea - August - a tribute to Simpsons and many of the gb members aggreed to do it, because it's fun, or I don't know why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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