Friday, April 10, 2009

[TechRepublic] Are female tech bloggers judged on appearance more than men?

April 10, 2009

Sure she's a good tech blogger, but what does she look like?

IT CareerWomen tech bloggers seem to get comments their male counterparts don't -- ones concerning their appearance. Career blogger Toni Bowers asks, "What exactly is up with that?" Have you noticed more appearance-related comments for female bloggers than men, or is it an equal-opportunity jibe?

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