[istjohn]

Wow. That's very dissapointing. Choosing to look the other way when someone uses sexist language is not a principled stand. We are all responsible for cultivating a culture in software development that is inclusive. That means holding prominent people within the field to a high standard of professionalism. Not because we want to be thought police, but because no one should feel unwelcome in this field because of their gender, sexual orientatien, or skin color.

[1_player]

No. I will personally do my best to make everyone feel _welcome_ whatever their gender, sexual orientation or skin colour, but stop forcing people to take a political side, to make everything about politics, and that we always need to discuss the person instead of the topic at hand.

No, I don't _have to_ "hold prominent people within the field to a high standard of professionalism." Don't force me to.

There is a time and place to be offended. kovarex wasn't endorsing the Uncle Bob persona and everything he stands for, guilt by association is definitely not the way to build a welcoming environment, when it's really just thin façade on a "with us or against us" dictatorship.

[xdennis]

Everybody makes mistakes, but mobbing every unrelated thread isn't the solution to sexism. Calling him racist because he's not for defunding the police is even worse.