The Open Source Women Back Each Other Up Project.

Apr 29, 2008 23:07

While I've never attended a con, and I'm not likely to, I really like the idea of the Open Source Women Back Each Other Up ProjectA couple of times at large events (concerts and the like) I have had to glom onto nearby women with a "that guy won't leave me alone, can I please stick with you and your friends for a few minutes?", and have them ( Read more... )

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nellie_darlin April 29 2008, 15:28:11 UTC
This is brilliant, I love it. I was once running home from the tube late at night (for no other reason than because of a random burst of energy) and as I crossed the road in front of a car the woman in it gestured to me and asked me if I was all right. It was so amazingly touching, especially in London where people are often too scared to intervene, that I nearly started crying. I will never forget that woman.

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burgotastic May 1 2008, 11:46:44 UTC
Well, if ever there was a post on which a male wasn't welcome to comment, this surely is it.

But I'm unconventional like that. A maverick.

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