heartlessdoll.com — Anytime something gets made specifically "for girls," it can feel like a bad idea. Covered in pink and sparkles and adorable ponies, most girlie merchandise would make the smart women of Heartless Doll cringe. Okay, maybe not the pony part, 'cause they're just great. Anyways, I'm prepared to make a pro-girl exception when it comes to Digg...
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cadicusOct 15, 2008
Most girls are not looking for news on the internet. digg is primarily a nerdy news site.. and most girls aren't into that. <a class="user" href="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/48048.html">http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/48048.html</a>"Different PurposesPew research shows that, compared with women, online men are more likely to check the weather, get news, get do-it-yourself information, check for sports information, get political information, get financial information, do job-related research, download software, listen to music, rate a product/person/service through an online reputation system, download music files, use a Webcam, and take a class.Women, on the other hand, are more likely to use e-mail, get maps and directions, look for health and medical information, use Web sites to get support World Class Managed Hosting from PEER 1, Just $299. Click here. for health or personal problems, and get religious information.Meanwhile, the Pew report shows that men are more likely than women to use the Internet as a destination for recreation. Men are more likely to gather material for their hobbies, read online for pleasure, take informal classes, participate in sports fantasy leagues, download music and videos, remix files, and listen to radio. "
bronowynOct 15, 2008
Eh, I don't mind the comments... comes with a mainly male audience with mainly male submitters of both articles and comments. HOWEVER, I did find from this article Kirtsy.com which satisfies my girlie-ness. I don't think some of those things will fly over here, would likely get buried. I'd rather be in the kitchen myself, but I have to earn a living, and baking pies does not support my video gaming habit.
summerday008Oct 15, 2008
I'm surprised no one even mentioned all the divinecaroline stuff that hits the front page. And why do most comments by girls start with "I'm a girl on digg and..." ? Its getting annoying that girls feel like they always have to justify themselves here. I know I've done it myself, but maybe its time we quit all that business and just start contributing.
Closed AccountOct 15, 2008
Okay, at least it's not just my comment box :) I'm on Firefox.
esobelleOct 15, 2008
Well said.
Closed AccountOct 16, 2008
"So, now, who wants to build a Digg for girls...?"If you want a digg for girls build it yourself. Fight for your right to "digg". Also, a digg for girls will be filled with diggers trying to meet tech girls.
honoredmuleOct 16, 2008
Stupid people get mocked constantly on Digg, and we're not scaring *them* away.If stupid people can take the heat, then girls can too.
viswaminfotechOct 16, 2008
HeHe
Closed AccountNov 7, 2008
I saw no "men only" sign on the way in, so I guess my expectation was that I wouldn't actually need to conform to the majority interests. The site is about sharing interests, not enforcing them. Women don't need to leave Digg to feel included and I don't think anybody wants them to. I think we just need to tinker a bit with filters and categories so that there's more variety of user experience.