Apparently I'm a cryptic and rabid misogynist and my thinly-veiled attempt at getting female writers to work for Kotaku was all about how there are no female bloggers out there and why I hate women. (Note to self, make sure my wife doesn't read this, she'd kick my ass.)

But despite the fact that I have a penis and write about gaming, something good came out of that post. In my caveman like attempts at prodding talented, strong-voiced women into writing more vocally about gaming I have stirred the ire of several feminist gaming writers who recently banded together to launch the IRIS Network a group, which will strive to bring women's perspectives into the mainstream.

I'm very happy to see that, along with the dozens of women who have emailed me to either apply for the job opening or thank me for inspiring them to start their own blogs, this network is getting off the ground.

A diversity of opinion and perspective can only help the industry. And once more, sorry for the penis. Brian Crecente

The Iris Network: Women Gamers' Forum Launch [Guilded Lilies]