@NotMagnusCarlsen42 said [^](/forum/redirect/post/FVj9urmx)
> Because chess is a competitive sport, unlike stem.
But but......there are also women in a lot of competitive sports......so...what makes chess different......
@FiniteXInfinite said [^](/forum/redirect/post/dJojPY56)
> Chess is a gamble if one considers pursuing it professionally considering women are
So are you saying 'women not taking risks'...as the reason for the low participation in chess ?
@Benyam_Alem said [^](/forum/redirect/post/HDPKmIY9)
> I mean....women are in a lot of historically male dominated sports ....and chess has been there......forever.....is there something about chess that is off putting to women....
Yes there is something about chess that is off putting to women, it's dudes like you.
It's pretty obvious.
@lonelypeanut said [^](/forum/redirect/post/VcPxdqiX)
> > I mean....women are in a lot of historically male dominated sports ....and chess has been there......forever.....is there something about chess that is off putting to women....
>
> Yes there is something, it's dudes like you.
You mean me ? A guy who asks important questions ...
@Benyam_Alem said [^](/forum/redirect/post/Kgs1Nufv)
> > > I mean....women are in a lot of historically male dominated sports ....and chess has been there......forever.....is there something about chess that is off putting to women....
> >
> > Yes there is something, it's dudes like you.
>
> You mean me ? A guy who asks important questions ...
No i mean what I wrote. Learn to read carefully please.
@petri999 said [^](/forum/redirect/post/VmYDnQxq)
> mostly because are less girls/women interested on playing chess. And this not just chess alone there are lot activities with lop sided distribution. Combat sports is another example but there are others.
You would think the chess federation would do something to make sure women are interested in playing chess......I wonder what could be done.....
@lonelypeanut said [^](/forum/redirect/post/mrlo7r1t)
> > > > I mean....women are in a lot of historically male dominated sports ....and chess has been there......forever.....is there something about chess that is off putting to women....
> > >
> > > Yes there is something, it's dudes like you.
> >
> > You mean me ? A guy who asks important questions ...
>
> No i mean what I wrote. Learn to read carefully please.
Okay let me read.....dudes like you......
You like me ? lol
@Benyam_Alem said [^](/forum/redirect/post/nmWQWqvL)
> Okay let me read.....dudes like you......
> You like me ? lol
Let me spell it out for you.
Men like you: bigots, prejudiced against woman, yet full of undeserved confidence and assured of their superior intelligence.
That type keeps woman away. Let's all hope you're just a 14 year old boy who has time to learn yet.
@lonelypeanut said [^](/forum/redirect/post/YYi0yrfR)
>
> > Okay let me read.....dudes like you......
> > You like me ? lol
>
> Let me spell it out for you.
>
> Men like you: bigots, prejudiced against woman, yet full of undeserved confidence and assured of their superior intelligence.
>
> That type keeps woman away.
You got all that from me asking a valid question ?
@Benyam_Alem said [^](/forum/redirect/post/57ni5Ovd)
> You got all that from me asking a valid question ?
Please stop. I've got this from all your posts that I've read.
Now you'll ask: "which posts?"
This conversation is over. Think about your attitude please.
This topic is now closed.