> but I see no reason to think the diversity of background has any impact on technical contributions Exactly this. The internet is the great equalizer. There

> but I see no reason to think the diversity of background has any impact on technical contributions Exactly this. The internet is the great equalizer. There is no need for anyone to know anything about me unless I choose to bring it up. For a technical project, conducted and run over the internet, my work can stand entirely on its merits in a way that would not be possible in a regular office environment.