WC web poll...for the women
Thursday, November 10, 2005 by teddybearcholla | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
AS the line for number of females does not seem to be moving, how about all you female members post a "hello there"...perhaps we can get an actual number. Maybe tell how long you've been computing!!! 
I'll start... First started learning how to use a computer 6 years ago, mostly just email, surfing the net...didn't start creating on the computer, till Feb. 2004...have enjoyed every minute of it, except when I have a puter problem
...and I have made lots of new friends !!
I'll start... First started learning how to use a computer 6 years ago, mostly just email, surfing the net...didn't start creating on the computer, till Feb. 2004...have enjoyed every minute of it, except when I have a puter problem
...and I have made lots of new friends !!  |
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RedBuzzard
Reply #22 Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:54 PM
Reply #22 Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:54 PM
Thought I'd throw my voice out there. Been using computers since 1982 when I was in the Air Force. Started doing computer repair in 1984. Been online since the old dial-up bulletin boards. Soooo without further ado I'll allow the next person let their voice be heard. 
Oh yeah, That makes me #12.
Oh yeah, That makes me #12.
Cynder-Elluh
Reply #23 Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:41 PM
I'm amazed, and happy to know so many women are here and that WC is paying attention!
Thanks Barb, for this thread!
Reply #23 Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:41 PM
| CLWoods, Cynder, Fairyy, OzGirl, Jinn Fizz, Red Buzzard, Aimzzz, TBC, Jebro, 47 Songs, Boopish, dharmagirl, karmagirl, Madam Goodmorphing, iseekserendipity, aufisch,C*C, Keila, angelic destinee, CaroleLee, ... and I know I'm missing a bunch. There are a lot of women here. |
I'm amazed, and happy to know so many women are here and that WC is paying attention!
Thanks Barb, for this thread!
_02
Reply #24 Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:51 PM
Reply #24 Thursday, November 10, 2005 11:51 PM
Hi Barb!! Fun thread you got here. I am of the female persuasion and proud of it!! LOL
Nice of you to mention us by name, Sleeping Dragon!!
| There are a lot of women here |
Nice of you to mention us by name, Sleeping Dragon!!
iseekserendipity
Reply #27 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:07 AM
Reply #27 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:07 AM
(completely missed this thread! doh) - thanx for mentioning me sleeping dragon! 
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well, i've been messing around with computer for a bit more than 10 or more years. had one when dos was my main thing. messed around with a few games. nothing particularly intelligent nor sophisticated.
then when i was about 16-17 (currently 27) my mother's workplace had several pc, so i was used to going around each and messing around them. (discovered paint, etc. and got to see the evolution from win 3.1 to 95)... then when i turned 18 or so my mother got a new pc, and i discovered the internet. created a few sites (just because it was possible... they look pretty horrible in retrospective), and basically always learned as things showed up and depending on if my interest was sparked by things...
since all this, discovered skinning and skin-artistry ( ) through winamp. faked a skin once, but found so many better ones that i just learned to accept that as of now, i'm better off downloading and appreciating the works of others...
so my current focus is actually to make a nice site for my work and one for myself, as i'm much better at that! (perl, PHP/MySQL)
i've met countless great people here, but i must say i come in and out - and sometimes end up staying away for a while - because of connexion time/speed/costs here in madagascar.
nothing extraordinary! great to meet you all
-well, i've been messing around with computer for a bit more than 10 or more years. had one when dos was my main thing. messed around with a few games. nothing particularly intelligent nor sophisticated.
then when i was about 16-17 (currently 27) my mother's workplace had several pc, so i was used to going around each and messing around them. (discovered paint, etc. and got to see the evolution from win 3.1 to 95)... then when i turned 18 or so my mother got a new pc, and i discovered the internet. created a few sites (just because it was possible... they look pretty horrible in retrospective), and basically always learned as things showed up and depending on if my interest was sparked by things...
since all this, discovered skinning and skin-artistry (
) through winamp. faked a skin once, but found so many better ones that i just learned to accept that as of now, i'm better off downloading and appreciating the works of others...so my current focus is actually to make a nice site for my work and one for myself, as i'm much better at that! (perl, PHP/MySQL)
i've met countless great people here, but i must say i come in and out - and sometimes end up staying away for a while - because of connexion time/speed/costs here in madagascar.
nothing extraordinary!
great to meet you all
iseekserendipity
Reply #28 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:12 AM
it's funny because i knew some were/are women (like karmagirl, obviously from the name), but others i had no idea (never particularly thought of it). it's true i suppose that one would assume (unless specified otherwise) that someone is a man here because of the majority of men in tech in general. whenever i go to my computer shop/repair place, the techs there always presume i wont know my bootscreen from the actual os! they just presume i wont be able to do things myself if they describe the process, which can be quite annoying, so i get a huge kick out of showing them some great things i have (like wb, etc) that they don't even know! :hehe:
Reply #28 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:12 AM
| CLWoods, Cynder, Fairyy, OzGirl, Jinn Fizz, Red Buzzard, Aimzzz, TBC, Jebro, 47 Songs, Boopish, dharmagirl, karmagirl, Madam Goodmorphing, iseekserendipity, aufisch,C*C, Keila, angelic destinee, CaroleLee, ... and I know I'm missing a bunch. There are a lot of women here. |
it's funny because i knew some were/are women (like karmagirl, obviously from the name), but others i had no idea (never particularly thought of it). it's true i suppose that one would assume (unless specified otherwise) that someone is a man here because of the majority of men in tech in general. whenever i go to my computer shop/repair place, the techs there always presume i wont know my bootscreen from the actual os!
they just presume i wont be able to do things myself if they describe the process, which can be quite annoying, so i get a huge kick out of showing them some great things i have (like wb, etc) that they don't even know! :hehe:
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #29 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:26 AM
Reply #29 Friday, November 11, 2005 2:26 AM
Don't forget two of the best skinners of all time - Alexandrie (Pixtudio) and StarOne
Jafo
Reply #30 Friday, November 11, 2005 7:02 AM
Reply #30 Friday, November 11, 2005 7:02 AM
There's often been a presumption that skinning is a 'bloke thing'....but it never was, really.
Not at all.
Whilst the more 'vocal' oft have male testosterone, the silent 'minority' have been creating some of the 'better stuff' out there, be it past masters of the craft like Johanne [Alexandrie] and Starone or more recently screenshot creative 'artists' like Fairyy.
Some of the legitimate names in 'the gentle touch' of skinning haven't even done a great deal - skin-wise....Chinacat, Doreen, and the originator of THE greatest thread of all time...Elfkura....[13000+ comments in a thread is something else].
Karmagirl has been Frogboy's right-hand-'man' at Stardock for that technical term called 'yonks', and is naturally an Admin here....Good Morphing is a 'Wizop' and the number one culprit for people's promotions/advancement here on the site.
Each and every one of this bunch, and others is worth their weight in gold.....because they provide a real balance to all the jocks out there who think they are God's gift to whatever.
I tip my hat to all of them/you, equally...
47songs
Reply #32 Friday, November 11, 2005 9:14 AM
Reply #32 Friday, November 11, 2005 9:14 AM
Another fabulous skinner, Journeyman APB! Ana, where are you?
And Esther, I am also called "dude" on occation. There was a time I would correct them, but after a while I just gave up!
And Esther, I am also called "dude" on occation. There was a time I would correct them, but after a while I just gave up!
teddybearcholla
Reply #33 Friday, November 11, 2005 9:49 AM
I think Ana has that dialup issue!! This is kool, a great response! I know most of the girls, but I didn't realize so many have been working with computers for such a long time!!
Very nice to meet the girls I don't know!! And thank you gentlemen for commenting as well!! Still waiting for theat pic of Fuzzy in a dress!! 
Reply #33 Friday, November 11, 2005 9:49 AM
| Ana, where are you |
Very nice to meet the girls I don't know!! And thank you gentlemen for commenting as well!! Still waiting for theat pic of Fuzzy in a dress!!
47songs
Reply #34 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:07 PM
Reply #34 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:07 PM
Ah, yes, she does at that, Barb!
You know, I'd kind of like to see Fuzzy in a dress too! Shall we take a poll?
You know, I'd kind of like to see Fuzzy in a dress too! Shall we take a poll?
jebland
Reply #35 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:30 PM
Reply #35 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:30 PM
Also female.
Been using a PC and been online since 1989. Built one computer and I am the local "call for help" among my friends and business associates.
I actually spend more time fiddling with the computer than I do using it! (through numerous operating system re-installs, I learned what not to do)
Been into desktop modification since back in the DOS days. I had a DOS program that allowed you to choose from 256 colors. I adjusted the colors of my screen every workday to match the outfit I was wearing.
Been using a PC and been online since 1989. Built one computer and I am the local "call for help" among my friends and business associates.
I actually spend more time fiddling with the computer than I do using it! (through numerous operating system re-installs, I learned what not to do)
Been into desktop modification since back in the DOS days. I had a DOS program that allowed you to choose from 256 colors. I adjusted the colors of my screen every workday to match the outfit I was wearing.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #36 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:37 PM
Reply #36 Friday, November 11, 2005 12:37 PM
| adjusted the colors of my screen every workday to match the outfit I was wearing. |
sandpiperw
Reply #37 Friday, November 11, 2005 1:32 PM
Reply #37 Friday, November 11, 2005 1:32 PM
I adjust mine to my mood....everyone around me knows what kind of day they are going to have just by my computer screen!!!!! 
Tominated
Reply #39 Friday, November 11, 2005 11:14 PM
Reply #39 Friday, November 11, 2005 11:14 PM
Jafo: that means i only get 35kg in gold 
by the way, i think more boys are posting than girls?!
by the way, i think more boys are posting than girls?!
aimzzz
Reply #40 Saturday, November 12, 2005 9:15 AM
Reply #40 Saturday, November 12, 2005 9:15 AM
Hey there, Tominated
Based on your nick, I never guessed that you are one of us!
Based on your nick, I never guessed that you are one of us!
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Reply #21 Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:12 PM
I've been using computers for years doing office type work. I've only been on-line for about 4 years....I really couldn't stand to see a computer once I'd gotten home from work!
I haven't any idea how to make skins, or walls (I would really like to learn but I guess I don't have the brains as I can't seem to figure out the tutorials). I don't have any of the fancy programs, photoshop (can't afford) or anything, so that doesn't help.
I love skinning and making screenshots, and I've managed to figure that out, more or less. I'm really impressed by the people who actually make the skins, walls, etc. I like the creativity of it.
I like to put things together kind of like the Interior Designer, they don't actually make the stuff, but put it all together.
I'm pretty good at nattering on too!!!