I knew that I recognized the name "Kathy Sierra" from somewhere. A bit of searching confirmed that she not only started the amazing "Head First" series, but als

I knew that I recognized the name "Kathy Sierra" from somewhere. A bit of searching confirmed that she not only started the amazing "Head First" series, but also the great book "Badass." I had NO idea that she had been subject to harassment, or that it was so bad (not that it can be good) that she left the industry and removed her online presence. How incredibly sad for our industry that brilliant, helpful people are pushed out because of such behavior. And how sad that we don't stand up to such bullies more, and stop them from behaving in such terrible ways. Thanks for mentioning this very important aspect of Sierra's work and life. Her withdrawal from the industry is a loss, and a lesson, for the rest of us.