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Patricia · 03-27-2009, 07:19 PM

I associate the Athenaeum with the conservative gentleman's club of that name, in Pall Mall, London
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http://www.athenaeumclub.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenaeum_Club,_London

It's a private club; very elitist; and only admitted women in 2002. I doubt whether that name would be conducive to inclusive discussion. But if a pretentious snob's corner is wanted, then the name is fine.

03-27-2009, 07:19 PM	#61
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I associate the Athenaeum with the conservative gentleman's club of that name, in Pall Mall, London . http://www.athenaeumclub.co.uk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athenaeum_Club,_London It's a private club; very elitist; and only admitted women in 2002. I doubt whether that name would be conducive to inclusive discussion. But if a pretentious snob's corner is wanted, then the name is fine.