[runbmd]

Whoa...you read WAY too much into my question.

I understood the point of the article perfectly well.

I am an older white male trying to get into web development. I'm sure there are plenty like me already in the industry, but I've heard, anecdotally, that it can be hard for someone of my age to break into the industry. Ageism, if you will.

My question was serious, but perhaps misplaced.

[aspir]

Ageism is real, but if you start going to your local meetup groups, you'll be in good shape. As a young guy, I've discovered I have a bias for assuming all older people at a meetup have at least 15 years of experience on me.

Some people will hold age against you. Those people are small minded assholes -- be glad they're self selecting out.