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Think TechCrunch editor Michael Arrington has a problem with women? Boston blogger Ryan Barrett got into "virtual journalism" in part due to her admiration for "Michael Arrington's razor-sharp sarcasm." But that admiration didn't survive an in-person meeting, according to a November post to Barrett's blog. My favorite part is when she scolds Arrington on when it's appropriate to "bring out a little prick."

After a painstakingly awkward exchange where it became increasingly clear that I was being mocked by Arrington and his pals, we took a quick photo together. I smiled and was just about to thank him when he snickered this out of the side of his mouth, "Whatever. It was certainly a pleasure meeting you too." Then he turned his back to me and laughed with his friends.