This is so well-written, I'm not even sure if I have anything to add to it, other than saying that this is a very important message that should be read by everyone. I do think on the internet it's all too easy to let prejudices run free due to a lack of social constraints. In particular, if a person we don't like happens to be from a different group, as evidenced in the Ellen Pao fiasco, racial and gendered insults and prejudices come out in full force.
Thank you very much for writing this, it's one of those messages I'll be thinking about not just today, but for some time to come.
This is so well-written, I'm not even sure if I have anything to add to it, other than saying that this is a very important message that should be read by everyone. I do think on the internet it's all too easy to let prejudices run free due to a lack of social constraints. In particular, if a person we don't like happens to be from a different group, as evidenced in the Ellen Pao fiasco, racial and gendered insults and prejudices come out in full force.
Thank you very much for writing this, it's one of those messages I'll be thinking about not just today, but for some time to come.
No thank YOU for reading, and your kind comments. It means a lot to see such positive response to such a heavy and uncomfortable discussion!
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