Ongoing schisms about which Team Fence-sitter’s perpetual plaint is “Why can’t we put this petty disagreement behind us and concentrate on more important things?” i.e. why are you social justice warriors spoiling my nice cosy status quo?
In a truly rational world, it might be possible to substantively and productively explore the pros and cons of competing positions in good faith and reach a nuanced understanding and a mutually satisfying path forward. Unfortunately the “don’t give disproportionate emphasis to sexism” side has basically been hijacked by a bunch of bad faith contrarians…
Rebecca Watson won’t be going to TAM this year, and I think she’s absolutely right to take this stand after DJ Grothe’s statements.
Last week a casual anecdote in a conference speech by Jen McCreight started a whole lot of balls rolling.
Hoyden About Town 