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BT Gender Klatsch: A Gender Theory Discussion Series | 140 comments (140 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

OK, this comment thread is Housekeeping. (none / 0)

Here's how I thought we'd start this thing out. We'll use this first comment--and responses to it--as a spot to discuss housekeeping issues for making this an ongoing, rotating, thing.

Avoiding responding to the diary on this comment thread...do that on threads below please...just makes things easier to organize.

"If you don't like me, I'm going to make you hate me." **Margaret Cho.

by MAJeff (langstra at yahoo dot com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:12:37 PM EST

Hosting the Klatsch (4.00 / 2)

In the discussion last night, we set up a starting posting schedule:

Tonight: Me
Next Friday: IndyLib
The following Friday: Lorraine

After that, though, it's up for grabs. Here's a thought I had. Starting with Lorraine's post, the person who has the highest rated comment 24-hours after the diary is posted "wins" the privilege of hosting the following Friday's Gender Klatsch. If that person has posted recently, they have the option of deferring to the next-highest rated commenter.

Does that work? Other ideas?

"If you don't like me, I'm going to make you hate me." **Margaret Cho.

by MAJeff (langstra at yahoo dot com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:13:04 PM EST
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Fridays ok? (none / 1)

As I discussed above, I was going to post this Friday, and we discussed make this a Friday thing. I'm throwing the schedule off already, as I noted above, because I may be attending a protest tomorrow (a colleague has invited me to attend--it's a group he's working with to challenge some of the decisions by the Boston Archdiocese). This was done, so I posted it....my apologies for mucking up the schedule already.

"If you don't like me, I'm going to make you hate me." **Margaret Cho.

by MAJeff (langstra at yahoo dot com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:13:26 PM EST
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Feminist Fridays? (none / 1)

I wouldn't mind jumping on board to be a regular part of this discussion. I'd even jump at the chance of taking the next available diary.

Untangle your brain at Medulla Noodle.

by wobblie (cgoffor(at)gmail(dot)com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:20:38 PM EST
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Re: Feminist Fridays? (none / 0)

you can have my spot. :) (Seriously, I'm trying to buy a house and my brain is toast.)

by lorraine (lorraine_berry at yahoo) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 06:09:43 PM EST
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Re: Feminist Fridays? (none / 0)

Consider it filled.

We just bought a house this past winter. We managed to close it while 2000 miles away at my folks. I've never had to deal with so many freakin' notaries or FedEx clerks.

Good luck!

Untangle your brain at Medulla Noodle.

by wobblie (cgoffor(at)gmail(dot)com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 06:34:07 PM EST
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Re: Fridays ok? (none / 0)

Thursdays work for me, too. And anyone who wants to bump me to go next in line, well, go ahead. 'coz I'm a slacker. :)

by lorraine (lorraine_berry at yahoo) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:52:48 PM EST
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I can't tell (none / 0)

if it's slacking or really good at delegating...you must have been an MBA in a previous life.

"If you don't like me, I'm going to make you hate me." **Margaret Cho.

by MAJeff (langstra at yahoo dot com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 05:58:15 PM EST
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Re: I can't tell (none / 0)

I'm trying to buy a house right now--wish me luck, I'm putting in an offer tomorrow a.m., and I've been a wee bit distracted. Otherwise, I'd have volunteered--but I'm thrilled that others are stepping forward. Way to go, Wobblie!

by lorraine (lorraine_berry at yahoo) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 06:01:43 PM EST
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Congratulations!!! (none / 0)

And good luck!!!!

Send the flying monkeys after any competing bidders...those buggers can do some real damage.

"If you don't like me, I'm going to make you hate me." **Margaret Cho.

by MAJeff (langstra at yahoo dot com) on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 06:04:52 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: Fridays ok? (none / 0)

Fridays are good for me, and my intention is to post something around this time next Friday.

by IndyLib on Thu Jun 9th, 2005 at 06:01:22 PM EST
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