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Interesting. I think it is unlikely that most people would consider me easily offended. If it wasn't historically pervasive, yet false to declare that women a
by clbrook 11y ago
Interesting. I think it is unlikely that most people would consider me easily offended.
If it wasn't historically pervasive, yet false to declare that women are not tech savvy, I likely would not have said anything, however, this is a technology focused community and thus it seems relevant to not promote that unfortunate typecast.
I was unaware that Moms were considered elderly - I had my first child at 25, is that old? I guess that's another case in point why not to use 'Mom' in this sense, it comes off insulting to some and also is perceived to mean multiple, possibly unintended things.
- bcook 11y agoI make a point to attempt being offended only when I am sure that offense was intended. Look for ways to be offended, or look for ways to understand. You seem to be doing the former, which is wasteful.
- clbrook 11y agoI think your assessment of my intent and approach are incorrect. I fear we are entering the spiral of pointing fingers at one another. As a mother and thoughtful human being, this is when I would suggest to my children they walk away from the situation at hand and I will thus follow my own advice.
- tptacek 11y agoYour comments here have been both graceful and extraordinarily polite, given the circumstances. Thank you!