I'm A Man, Technobaby!

When I started this blog I purposely left out the context of my gender. The intention was to focus on the broader scope of non-profit technology and not so much on myself. I figured my gender was irrelevant to the issues of technology and business and have always felt that identifying oneself on blogs tends to immediately impress certain ideas on readers. As time went on the blog started becoming more about me. While I had no intention of keeping my gender a big secret, I kept it quiet until I let it slip in a moment of exhaustion (post). I decided to leave the post as is and confirmed my manhood in a comment on Beth Kanter's site (nothing dirty!) (link). Later I received an email from Deborah Elizabeth Finn that my gender identity was a big enough issue for a group calling themselves the Technobabes to discuss it during a gathering (link). I'm floored and flattered and hope the gender mystery wasn't the only reason you came to the site. There is still the gender mystery for my unborn twins!

It was interesting to me that the use of the word "cried" led many people, not just the Technobabes, to believe I was a woman. There are all kinds of socio-psychological lessons that can be derived from this. I just want to clarify that the word "cried" can mean several things, including yelling for someone to pay attention. And frankly, man or woman, who hasn't wept in the face of insurmountable computer illiteracy? :)

Technobabes, thanks for the support!