I think it comes down to, which is worth more? Keeping that acerbic culture or being more inviting to women? Don't get me wrong, I totally understand the fun o

I think it comes down to, which is worth more? Keeping that acerbic culture or being more inviting to women? Don't get me wrong, I totally understand the fun of reading/writing completely inappropriate ranting (well sometimes -- I'm a bit uncomfortable with "The other person's religion, politics, body attributes, whatever. It's all in good fun."). On the other hand, being more inviting has advantages both selfish (more women around, good for both social reasons and for their talent) and moral (giving opportunity to women, and anyone who isn't into caustic banter, for that matter). If you love programming, imagine being deprived of it because you felt unwelcome in programming circles. I think it's kind of wrong for those of us in places of leadership to deny opportunity to people for the benefit of our fun.