$10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by amazedsaint » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 4:20 PM UTC

$10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013
pycon.blogspot.com

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by famousactress » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 4:36 PM UTC

So, if I was at a shop with a large recruiting budget trying hard to land new talent, and I was also specifically interested in fostering an environment the encouraged and promoted women in our industry.. I'd seriously consider writing a check for 10k and doubling the contribution today.

Any takers?

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by reallynosh1t » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:02 PM UTC

I would donate my big dongle.

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by rmrfrmrf » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:07 PM UTC

reallynosh1t wrote: post #3

I would donate my big dongle.

so edgy.

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by chill1 » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:12 PM UTC

reallynosh1t wrote: post #3

I would donate my big dongle.

Seriously? Come on.. Even if you've only been half paying attention the last several days, you'd realize that this issue is quite serious and personal to a lot of people. If, when you saw this post, all that came to your mind was a smart ass comment.. Please, next time, keep it to yourself.

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by Nordvind » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:12 PM UTC

How much of that's going to that "lady", who's been offended by eavesdropped private conversation and violating conference rules?

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by RyanMcGreal » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:15 PM UTC

Why am I not surprised that this post is drawing out the misogynists in tech? Ugh.

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by jmduke » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:15 PM UTC

famousactress wrote: post #2

So, if I was at a shop with a large recruiting budget trying hard to land new talent, and I was also specifically interested in fostering an environment the encouraged and promoted women in our industry.. I'd seriously consider writing a check for 10k and doubling the contribution today. Any takers?

As a rational male programmer, I'd be quite impressed by such a move.

Beyond the important social message that such an act fosters, it's just smart. Good companies want to hire good people. Great female programmers are in (relatively to male) low demand and a smart company would avail themselves of that.

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by chill1 » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:15 PM UTC

Nordvind wrote: post #6

How much of that's going to that "lady", who's been offended by eavesdropped private conversation and violating conference rules?

PyLadies is a legitimate organization that has been around for a while. [1]

A simple Google search could help you resolve these inquiries in the future.

[1] http://www.pyladies.com/

Re: $10,000 Raised for PyLadies at PyCon 2013

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Post by Nordvind » Mon, Mar 25, 2013, 5:16 PM UTC

chill1 wrote: post #5

reallynosh1t wrote: post #3

I would donate my big dongle.

Seriously? Come on.. Even if you've only been half paying attention the last several days, you'd realize that this issue is quite serious and personal to a lot of people. If, when you saw this post, all that came to your mind was a smart ass comment.. Please, next time, keep it to yourself.

I find your comment offensive, given that I've right of free speech, which is guaranteed by constitution.