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The hacker ethic was born of tacit misogyny and not subscribed to, by the original hackers (i.e. pre-80s). Most of development is about lossy processes. All o
by jack9 10y ago
The hacker ethic was born of tacit misogyny and not subscribed to, by the original hackers (i.e. pre-80s).
Most of development is about lossy processes.
All of the original hacker ethics should be changed; revised. She posits an example and attempts to break down the strategy used.
- kahrkunne 10y agoExplain to me how playful cleverness, open access to computers and being measured by skill over appearance is misogynist. Unless of course you think women aren't clever or skillful...
- jack9 10y agoWhat are you talking about? Did you even read the OP? I was SUMMARIZING the talk (as per the request). > The mention of Margaret Hamilton in this passage is one of maybe three instances in the entire book in which a woman appears who is not introduced as the relative or romantic interest of a man. And even in this rare instance, Levy’s framing trivializes Hamilton, her work, and her right to the facility. She was “a beginner programmer” who was “officially sanctioned” but also just “showed up.” And she “complained” about it, leading to repercussions and reprimands. Levy is all but calling her a nag. I don't know what other way to characterize that as a focused topic (tacit misogyny). It was not further discussed. I think you (along with a bunch of other people debating some nonsense about feminism) are having some weird kneejerk because you choose to interpret that part of the talk differently. The meaning was clear to me.
- kahrkunne 10y agoSorry, your post was quite a ways down from the parent so I didn't realize you were summarizing. My fault.
- jack9 10y agoI also apologize for my tone, it was unwarranted.
- kahrkunne 10y agoSorry, your post was quite a ways down from the parent so I didn't realize you were summarizing. My fault.