[bonzoesc]

Do people who accuse a passionate writer who wants equality of going "off her meds" represent the tech world?

> "the anonymous white male militia that threatens to rape and kill us when we speak up"

This is a thing that happens. You don't have to go to 4chan to find it. It shows up at your doorstep and at your office.

Shut the fuck up and quit dismissing a problem you don't understand.

[what_the_frell]

I'm not dismissing the problem at all. I personally haven't seen it, but I've heard about gender inequality in the industry. I'd be pissed if I found out my female colleagues aren't making what I make for the same work and skills. You probably aren't going to believe that, but frankly, I don't care. It's the truth whether or not you believe it.

I'm not claiming to represent the tech world at all. I'm just some dude with an internet connection. And I'm not accusing her of going "off her meds" but the tone of her article DOES seem mentally unbalanced (to a degree) in some places, which is why I drew the comparison. She may very well be the epitome of being mentally balanced, but perhaps her passion for the topic came across in the wrong way when she wrote the piece. Maybe if she'd written it in a way that didn't try to vilify white males (or anyone other than the people who actually take part in the discrimination) I could've taken it more seriously, but she didn't. As a result, I don't take THIS ARTICLE seriously, but that doesn't mean that I don't take the issue seriously.

If there's a specific issue - REPORT IT to the appropriate authority and make sure it gets dealt with. I'm entirely in favour of equality, but don't try to get it by stomping someone else down. Instead, try to lift yourself up. It may be far more difficult, but you also have a whole lot more credibility and respect when you do it that way.

Regardless of all other points, if my previous post (or this one) offended you or anyone else, I sincerely apologize for that. It was absolutely not my intention.