> I don't think the "male-dominated tech world" would really respect a man for sleeping with the co-founder either. I won't have a problem with it unless that

> I don't think the "male-dominated tech world" would really respect a man for sleeping with the co-founder either. I won't have a problem with it unless that bestows special privileges. > I was under the impression that the beneficiaries of nepotism are resented regardless of their sex. reply They are resented, or at least they should be. If Marissa Mayer got away with being incompetent or being an asshole, she should be resented. Now she might be very competent(I have seen references to her papers), but that's no excuse for getting the extra mileage due to being in relationship with the co-founder.