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<DIV>This whole topic makes me very uncomfortable. I know that it was started in good faith, by someone wondering about why different pianotech students behaved differently. But think about it: suppose we were all having a cheerful discussion on whether Catholics made better/worse techs, or people from Eastern Europe, or native Americans. This discussion, about whether women make better/worse techs, is the same kind of thing. If the question were actually scholarly, we'd need a great big sample. All we have here are anecdotes and personal opinions. It makes me squirm.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thirty years ago, in college, I was asked in French class to "explain the women's point of view." I don't like the approach any better now.</DIV>
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<DIV>In hopes of moving on to a technical topic,</DIV>
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<DIV>Dorrie Bell</DIV>
<DIV>Boston, MA</DIV>
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