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I'm not sure how I feel about this article. On the one hand, it brings to attention an important side effect of the unfriendliness of the community around Linus
by munchbunny 8y ago
I'm not sure how I feel about this article. On the one hand, it brings to attention an important side effect of the unfriendliness of the community around Linus, namely that it's particularly discouraging to women. On the other hand, the problem is that it's a mean culture with Linus at its core. Based on this article it doesn't sound like he's sexist per se, even though the consequences of his behavior affect women more.
It's a tricky line to draw, especially since many people in tech are openly sexist. At the end of the day, I'm happy with the idea that creating a more civil community will also help address some of the gender issues.
- zeroname 8y ago> I'm not sure how I feel about this article. On the one hand, it brings to attention an important side effect of the unfriendliness of the community around Linus, namely that it's particularly discouraging to women. Why? What does that have to do with women? Linus said nothing about women. If you want to argue that women are hypersensitive and avoid conflict and therefore Linus is discouraging them, say it. Except saying that would be sexist, wouldn't it?
- sidlls 8y agoI'd argue some people are hypercritical and instigate conflict by gratuitous insult.