Seems that the advice is to follow Torvalds’ lead and take it one step further and not be alone with women, the implication being women to whom one is not married . Christian men have practiced this bit of wisdom for generations. Good to see that geeks are as smart as their press.
Please be serious.
This isn't Saudi Arabia.
You often don't have any choice but to be alone with females you aren't married to in professional settings. Hell, you could be accused of "inappropriate touching" by a feminist who wants your job just by being alone in the break room with her for 30 seconds as she wanders in and you're on your way out.