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There's no place for political correctness when it comes to developing critical software systems. Databases are such a system. They're expected to attain and m
by PommeDeTerre 13y ago
There's no place for political correctness when it comes to developing critical software systems.
Databases are such a system. They're expected to attain and maintain an extremely high level of quality and reliability. Those who build them should expect to do everything in their power to avoid flaws, and these people should be more than willing to accept harsh reprisals when issues are found.
When the security and safety of data is at risk, some developer's hurt feelings should be the last thing anyone is concerned about. There are far more pressing problems at hand in such a situation.
- brudgers 13y agoDecryong the expression of humanist values as "political correctness" is the political correctness of those who hold to a different value system. The forum in which we are dialoguing is not the MongoDB IRC. It is HN. The effects of dehumanizing those who do not share our background are well documented by history. They extend well beyond hurt feelings.
- rtpg 13y agoIn this instance being an asshole required more effort than being "politically correct" (aka acting like you would if you were in front of the person).