Uh-oh, now the uppity feminists are weighing in

Now Amanda Marcotte speaks out on an issue that greatly engaged the community here over the weekend. How about if you take your arguments over there this time; we're kinda full up.

Also, I just know I'm going to regret this, but this cartoon made me laugh, even though the expression is all wrong — it ought to be more peevish exasperation.

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And now, Phil Plait. At this rate, the whole of blogtopia is going to turn into a raging argument over elevator etiquette!

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