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minus-squareGetOffMyLan@programming.devlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·edit-211 days agoI would say being more inclusive is bringing value. There’s a massive issue with women being under-represented in STEM and little things like this only further cement that. It’s casual sexism. I’m not suggesting they are intentionally hating on women. Assuming it’s a man because it’s programming is fundamentally sexist. What downsides would they be?
minus-squareKaboom@reddthat.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up2arrow-down2·11 days agoThe downside is the time taken.
I would say being more inclusive is bringing value.
There’s a massive issue with women being under-represented in STEM and little things like this only further cement that.
It’s casual sexism. I’m not suggesting they are intentionally hating on women.
Assuming it’s a man because it’s programming is fundamentally sexist.
What downsides would they be?
The downside is the time taken.