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Honest question - are young or old also a protected class? I disagree that CoC clauses should be based on protected classes only, because I think there are poss
by js8 5y ago
Honest question - are young or old also a protected class? I disagree that CoC clauses should be based on protected classes only, because I think there are possible types of discrimination that should be addressed in CoC.
- zozbot234 5y agoIn a legal context, yes, age is a protected class. So if past practice is anything to go with, I guess quips like "ok boomer" will now be officially verboten on the Ruby mailing lists and in Ruby events.
- awb 5y ago*Old age is protected. It’s legally OK to discriminate based on a minimum age, but not a maximum age. No voting, alcohol, tobacco, driving, guns, executing contracts, renting a car etc. until 18/21/25.
- sethammons 5y agoAge over 40 is a protected class