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by xyzasdfwer 3906 days ago
What is wrong with assuming she was not technical? Doesn't tech industry has more technical men than women?
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tptacek 3906 days ago
Because the assumption that women at technical events are not technical is one of the things preventing women from joining the field. It's also extremely condescending, and being condescending is rude and unpleasant. So please don't do that.
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xyzasdfwer 3906 days ago
Making assumptions based on state of the real-world is condescending?

Also, please present your thoughts instead of telling others what to do based on your world-view.

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idlewords 3906 days ago
You've been on the site an hour. Lurk more.
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