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Re:PSF has withdrawn $1.5M proposal to US Government grant p... by nomdep on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @01:07AM (#45742836)
> But guys famously will complain about: > 1. Women reading science fiction > 2. Women watching science fiction on TV. > 3. Women playing d&d > 4. Women playing online games > 5. Women writing code.

In your head? The first two are specially absurd. How would anyone know what women watch or read in their houses?

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Re:PSF has withdrawn $1.5M proposal to US Government grant p... by com2kid on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @08:19AM (#45745843)
As soon as women try to participate in fandom or attend conventions, they are derided as not being "real fans". This has been documented as a problem with geek culture for well over 50+ years.
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