Originally Posted by
GirlAnachronism
I think you've nailed it. I, personally, don't feel like anyone has been hostile to me and don't find it all that threatening or hostile here, but I can see how the overall environment would turn some women off to participating. I certainly wouldn't ever feel comfortable posting a photo of myself like some of you guys do!
I do find it interesting, however, that all of the dudes I've met and ridden with from here have been nothing but friendly, polite, encouraging, and all around nice people. I'd be willing to bet that the same would be true for the vast majority of the dudes here were you to meet them in real life. Something about the internet just seems to bring out the jackass in all of us...
Greater Internet U***wad Theory. Deubfuscate and google.
Originally Posted by
GirlAnachronism
PS While we're on the topic, how do I get access to this secret ladies forum I keep hearing about?
I believe you have to ask a mod. Not sure how they validate you're a woman, honestly. Maybe they think all the men here are too insecure to pretend to be women to see this secret place.