cutting off their nose

Posted Oct 28, 2025 14:47 UTC (Tue) by stijn (subscriber, #570)
In reply to: cutting off their nose by tekNico
Parent article: Python Software Foundation withdraws security-related grant proposal

Like any human endeavour, not all DEI programs will be flawless. I wonder if people are mutually antagonising by the presence of loud voices in the 'other camp'. It seems fairly self-evident to me that self-selection in in-groups is pervasive throughout society, and trying to change that is to the benefit of everyone. For decades now I've been bemused by the stance that software engineering or free software is purely a meritocracy. It comes with a culture all of its own. I suggest to walk a mile in someone else's shoes.