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Just FYI this can be interpreted as a physical threat against Adria. Probably not what you meant and you might want to revise.

• rdl 14y ago
  I think it's pretty clear that "crucify" in the context of online discussion means "excoriate in discussion", not track down and nail to a physical cross. :)
  • mwetzler 14y ago
    Normally I would agree with you but I heard someone on HN posted her address and said they were going to "slit" her. The situation has escalated quite a bit and includes actual violent threats against Adria.
    • rdl 14y ago
      Yeah, I thought about it a bit more and was going to edit to say (textually) crucify, but it was past the edit window. I really don't understand WTF is with people. Some guys were mildly to moderately objectionable, to the point where I would have glared or asked them to grow up, and "counseled" them if they worked for or with me. Hypersensitive person goes nuclear in parallel with using appropriate channels (for whatever reasons one may wish to ascribe). Conference responds entirely appropriately. (shitty) employer overreacts. None of this warrants threats of physical violence or anything. And the way to address someone who you may feel is hypersensitive and overreacts to alleged sexism is NOT to actually be sexist and harassing toward her.
      • mcherm 14y ago
        Thank you for a succinct and SANE assessment of the entire situation.