A growing number of mothers are forming social communities online.
At the recent SXSW Festival in the American city of Austin, Texas, one of the discussions centred on the surge in growth in "geek moms" - mothers who spend a large amount of time online.
Women clearly power a large segment of the technology market. In 2007 they spent $90 billion on gadgets, and influenced 61% of all consumer electronics purchases.
According to Ms Blecherman, "Moms are natural communicators, and they are taking that natural, savvy communication online and building communities," she said.
"Those powerful communities are influencing mums' purchasing decisions. So I thought this was a really important conversation to have."
She said that stuck at home with the children is something that many mothers had found led to feelings of loneliness - but that they were now able to find support and friendship online.
Often, these virtual networks then become friendships in the real world.
Well it's offical.....I'm a 'geek mum' lol
..Are YOU??
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7955207.stm
lol Haz...these boots could do serious damage to sensitive parts!!
Oporus lol.........oooh you dare devil you!!
no but I communicate with a few, lol,
I have an evil sense of humor and get philosophical after a few tipples,
I used to put people in funny brackets,
older woman, divorced couple of kids, will cook a meal for cans,
that type of thing, no expensive night out, just happy for the company,
lol,
now, well,
Older woman, internet, online predator lol,
it is fun though isn't it,
and yes those friendships can cross to the real world, wink.
as i am answering your question instead of some housework or shopping or making breakfast …i surely am
i thought i’d check my emails before i got going for the day…..the usual mantra of the addict
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I was born a geek.
I’ve just evolved ( debatable) to an online Mum Geek also.
Purchasing decisions? That would involve having money…lol.
Are you trying to influence me to buy those boots Zoe? It’s Mummy subliminals this…
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This place is just the best for escaping the housework…today I am allowed here till ten 0 clock then I have to do my lounge, I have already done the kitchen…my alarm is set. I would love to meet some of my contacts as the reason they are my contacts is they have qualities that I would be attracted to in friendship. Most folk I talk to regularly here have something I like about them. I moved up north and while i’m not remote, I live in a quiet clicky town. This place is great for those who are remote as you can have the same notion of community that you would have in a neighbourhood. I guess I am a geek mum too
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There was a time when women were not happy unless they were barefoot and pregnant at the kitchen sink.
Now look at them.
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yes i sure am, have also been referred to as a yummie mummie?, and a few other not so printable things
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no but I communicate with a few, lol,
I have an evil sense of humor and get philosophical after a few tipples,
I used to put people in funny brackets,
older woman, divorced couple of kids, will cook a meal for cans,
that type of thing, no expensive night out, just happy for the company,
lol,
now, well,
Older woman, internet, online predator lol,
it is fun though isn’t it,
and yes those friendships can cross to the real world, wink.
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Do not forget the Geek Mum that goes back to work,
liberated and wild, and with cash to spend,
powerful,
I know a few men who’s wife’s now earn more than them,
now where can I get a wife like that,
hmmm, Australia maybe.
I’m a geek grandma.
Absolutely most definitely. And I like it too. ;->
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i surely seem to be turning into one…the other day my husband called from work and instead of cooking at that time, like i normally do, immediately after i return from work, i was taking a break…busy posting Qs on YA…my son picked up the phone & promptly told his Daddy, "i’m doing my spellings and Mummy is playing on Yahoo Answers!"…lol..now i have a schedule.
xx
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Oh Yeah!
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