[Tomis02]

> Veronica wasn't concerned with the perceived sexism

Citation needed. If you read her comment carefully she acknowledges there is sexism in science but says that it should not put off people from pursuing what they love. And in this case she said she just gave the host the benefit of the doubt, since his attitude could be interpreted in multiple ways.

> Marilee, a specimen of the second category, gave herself a pat on the shoulder for standing up to Veronica.

That's an asshole thing to say, and your comment makes it look like it's a full-blown trait, not a one-time accident. Out of a whole theater who noticed the incident, she was the only one who had the balls to stand up. You may disagree that it was sexism (can't be proven either way, you can't know the host's state of mind at that time), but you can't in good conscience disagree that it wasn't right, and it's a good thing someone said something.

And yes, the way you phrased your comment clearly implies that there are two categories of people, the doers and the whiners; it reeks of assholery. There are people who do a lot and "whine" a lot; just because you're good at something doesn't mean you should bury your head in the sand when you see something wrong.