The notion that gender issues can exist outside of technology or culture is ridiculous, and an undercurrent that haunts many HN posts. Silence, via shaming or

The notion that gender issues can exist outside of technology or culture is ridiculous, and an undercurrent that haunts many HN posts. Silence, via shaming or suppression by a privileged status quo, perpetuates the prevailing stigmas and only serves to reinforce the very ignorance that birthed the attitudes. While it might be uncomfortable for a privileged majority, we could all do well to at least be more open to dissenting opinions. In this case, 8% of OKCupid’s “business” is directly related to the issue, so it seems precisely appropriate.