If you are female you just have to stand up for yourself, like the guys do. No thin skin. In our house it is Don that keeps me from getting my two cents out there some times. I have been working in a man's world since 1979 when I was the only female painting contractor at the store. Times have changed. Many women still think there are things they can't or shouldn't do. I am lucky enough to be married to a man that thinks I can do anything and has taught me what he knows. You will do just fine here. Welcome to the group.
Cary