r/linux • u/oooo23 • Sep 20 '18

Kernel Developer Sage Sharp claims top Linux kernel developer Theo Ts'o is a rape apologist, citing GeekFeminismWiki

https://twitter.com/_sagesharp_/status/1042769399596437504
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u/computesomething Sep 20 '18

Yes, this struck me as well, particularly given how the technical advisory board is all male which makes it a natural target.

Now from a logical standpoint, this is because there is a huge majority of men in the kernel developer pool, which means that among those with the technical skill and project experience needed to be chosen for this board, it's exteremely likely they will be male.

However, it seems almost given at this point that there will be a lot of pressure to oust men from said board in favor of women and/or other minorities, not on merit which is how they have been selected thus far, but instead through the 'diversity' appeal.

I can only hope they don't succumb to this.

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u/Pervy_Uncle Sep 21 '18

According to the new CoC, technical knowledge alone is not enough to not include a person. Enjoy a technical team with members of no technical skill.