This is a divisive issue, and originally I found myself agreeing with this post, because, in general, I expect a conference to about mature professionals focusi

This is a divisive issue, and originally I found myself agreeing with this post, because, in general, I expect a conference to about mature professionals focusing on the craft. That said, LambdaConf advertises itself as a "magical place" with a "passionate and friendly community of like-minded souls." Given that, I understand why people are upset. They are trying to have it both ways.