[dougnap]

Similar to how the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) went down, I would imagine...

Or are you arguing that all organizations that have a focus on expanding the role of a minority in a community that are inclusive to all in that community should be shut down because you believe some people would complain about having one focused on the majority?

That is some twisted and messed up logic there.

http://wearebit.com/ has quite the presence as SXSW. Haven't heard similar complaints about that...

[UnoriginalGuy]

I think organisations have good intentions (reduce racism, sexism, etc) but in general unless they're very careful with their message they can do more harm than good.

They try to raise women up but often times manage to do so in such a way (special treatment, privilege) which eats away at the respectability of not only the women they're trying to raise up but other women who got there on their own merits.

I think we should do all we can to remove obstacles for women getting into tech', and that includes bad attitudes/sexism, however I think many of these organisations and "positive discrimination" are an obstacles that women unfortunately will need to overcome...

[dougnap]

So.... there is no problem then. The PyLadies are exactly the type of organization that you support. No special treatment, no privilege. As a male member of the PyLadies I thank you for your support!

Please consider coming by one of the events!