I graduated in 2005 from Simmons College, an all womens private liberal arts school in Boston. I take pride in being a strong, independent, smart and capable woman. I demand respect and DO NOT put up with being solely thought of, or looked at, like a sex object. I demand respect. 
With that said, I like being a woman. I like when I am desired, I like being thought of as pretty and I like being a nice and sweet lady. To me being HOT is way more than a tiny waist and shiny hair, it's having confidence in what you think, what you say and what you do, as well as being confident how you look.
I think the Dig a Tech Girl site is great (not only because I am kicking ass in votes *thank you friends) but because there are really impressive women on there, who are smart and work really hard to be where they are in a predominately male industry. Their physical features may get them some initial attention, but it is their smarts, personality and extremely hard work ethic that make them desirable. And not only to men, but women as well. There are girls on the site where I think, wow I would love to be in their presence and not because they are hot, but because they are kicking ass, looking good and being taken seriously.
I understand people's dislike for the concept of Dig a Tech Girl, but I don't see it as your typical beauty contest. Any female in Tech can be nominated and you can vote for everyone if you want (which I have done). Techie girls rule and I don't think the Dig a Tech Girl site portray's us unfairly or as sex objects. But that is my opinion, and I know not everyone feels that way.
