&gt;That&#x27;s more of a consequence of the erosion of anonymity in the Internet, than you being a woman.<p>No it&#x27;s a consequence of men seeking out my social profiles on other sites and offering to give me &quot;extra help&quot;. Also dick pics.<p>&gt;I&#x27;m asking people to critically examine a concept and judge for themselves<p>That&#x27;s exactly what you&#x27;re being asked to do. Women in the spaces, including myself, aren&#x27;t looking for things to be angry about, we are looking for acceptance and the ability to enjoy our hobbies&#x2F;passions and professions in peace. Insisting that everything is just a misunderstood friendly gesture is ridiculous and part of the larger culture that make certain groups of people feel unwelcome in tech.