Who are these people who are making women feel unwelcome in open tournaments and leagues???? I met dozens of women at Pinburgh last year including Elizabeth Cromwell, Angela Drobka, and Jennifer Peavler. Elizabeth and I had our asses handed to us by two much better players and we had a blast hanging out with each other (well at least I did)!!!
Whoever they are I wish they would stop. And if I ever hear any disparaging comments you can bet I will call that person out on the spot.
Now as far as saying that it's sexy if a female knows how to fix a coin mech (from the movie), I see no problem with that. It's sexy because it's unusual. People are attracted to new and exciting things. Just like women who find it sexy when a man can arrange flowers or have a great eye for fashion.
Absolutely nothing wrong with a female league. The more pinball the better.