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> while you remain in a privileged and ignorant position I think Python devs such as you and I are much more privileged than the average African.

• rollcat 2y ago
  I don't see how it changes the situation. You can never know the exact life situation of any particular individual. I may be a member of one (or many) marginalised groups. I'm aware I'm ignorant of many issues, including even those that directly concern me. Still, TinkersW's comment amounts to "don't be gay". That's exactly the kind of thinking that enables this problem in the first place. Whether you're privileged or not, tolerance could be as simple as just letting people live their lives. Acts of discrimination, hate, aggression - whether mandated by law, by customs, or else - these are all wilful choices, made by people who commit them.
  • TeeMassive 2y ago
    > I don't see how it changes the situation. That's precisely my point. Mentionning someone else's "privilege" is a meaningless ad hominem.
    • rollcat 2y ago
      Oh. That's actually a good point. In my defence, I stated my ignorance upfront ;)