> The problem here is that the jokes were so innocuous that it would be difficult to tell just what would set her off and potentially get you fired. That's th

> The problem here is that the jokes were so innocuous that it would be difficult to tell just what would set her off and potentially get you fired. That's the thing, depending on your background and experience with sexism will depend on how confused you are about what may be construed as sexist or inappropriate for the workplace. If anything, the whole pycon incident shows the need for more information, education, and formal sensitivity training in the workplace, not firing people every time HR thinks its time for some CYA-style action. Suffice it to say though that dick jokes contribute to a sexist atmosphere and can contribute to impostor syndrome and are often outright transphobic.