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Or the person who wrote that might genuinely believe that Satoshi was female. I don't like reverse-sexism/racism/etc because adding the term "reverse" doesn't
by RandomBacon 6y ago
Or the person who wrote that might genuinely believe that Satoshi was female.
I don't like reverse-sexism/racism/etc because adding the term "reverse" doesn't stop it from being sexist/racist/etc itself, but Hacker News guidelines say we should "respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith."
- 0-_-0 6y agoSatoshi (さとし, サトシ) is generally a masculine Japanese given name
- RandomBacon 6y agoUsing a screen name of the opposite sex is a good way to help hide one's identity. I wouldn't read into it.