> Sure, things like that have occurred. They occur in many fields. The Linux kernel mailing lists could make your eyes water at times :-)
And unsurprisingly, Linux is a terrible overall example of quality kernel development and design.
> If the Ruby community had a general atmosphere or a policy of encouraging sexist or unprofessional behavior, I'd let these remarks slide. But it doesn't.
Except that the only times I've ever had to deal with (or hear of, third-hand) a general atmosphere of sexist, unprofessional behavior in technology has been in relation to the startup community in general, and the Ruby community in particular.
And unsurprisingly, Linux is a terrible overall example of quality kernel development and design.
> If the Ruby community had a general atmosphere or a policy of encouraging sexist or unprofessional behavior, I'd let these remarks slide. But it doesn't.
Except that the only times I've ever had to deal with (or hear of, third-hand) a general atmosphere of sexist, unprofessional behavior in technology has been in relation to the startup community in general, and the Ruby community in particular.