This is politically incorrect to acknowledge, perhaps, but since so many more men than woman go to these types of events, there’s something of a bias towards being nicer to women. I’m sure your presence will be welcomed, even if you don’t feel like saying much.
I’m shy at the best of times, and LW people are really smart. What if I had nothing remotely useful or interesting to say?
Then, I’m afraid that in the time honored Bayesian Conspiracy tradition we would have to cannibalize your brain …
:D
OK… if that’s the worst thing that could happen I’ll consider coming along...
-- Rudy Rucker, Software
Yes, but you are one of the LW people.
This is politically incorrect to acknowledge, perhaps, but since so many more men than woman go to these types of events, there’s something of a bias towards being nicer to women. I’m sure your presence will be welcomed, even if you don’t feel like saying much.