I don't know how it works, but it's an argument that gets made, often by the same people who are now protesting Make. I don't see a major difference between the women who were told to cover up or get out at PAX and Ms. Wu. Both have carved out a niche at the fringes of a tech industry by flaunting their physiques. I understand the arguments for and against celebrating them, but their treatment seems inconsistent.
> promoting unrealistic body images
How does this work? Mere existence is an automatic promotion of your body?
Should Gregor Clegane not go to cons because it would make small guys feel bad?