Post #2120132
2023-05-23 17:09 UTC
@apgarcia @dymaxion Meanwhile, my mom was in what would now be devops at a particle accelerator before I was born. (In the 50s.)
I’m a grandmother, but I had code in space (on a science experiment) before I was 18.
Replies (1)
-
@apgarcia@fosstodon.org 2023-05-23 17:19
@deirdresm @dymaxion i was oblivious that people might take offense. there was never any malice on my part when i used my parents as an example. i never meant to imply that they were stupid or inept, much less did i intend to disparage all women or all elderly. but i don't deny that one's choice of words is important. i also don't deny that sexism and ageism are real, systemic problems. i would prefer not to contribute to that, even subtly or inadvertently, so i will do as requested.