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Not only am I not arguing (and thus don't have an argument), but even if I were, that would certainly not be my argument.

I was explaining why the comment was getting downvoted.

It is, however, interesting to see how you yourself are adopting a very similar tactic to the one I talk about in the post you replied to. Simply fascinating.




OK, I'll try to be more explicit.

> Saying "you can code even if you're a woman" is incredibly patronizing. It was never in question.

This isn't true. Tons of people question this!


Are those people's opinions respectable?

I know people who question the earth being round. Who question the moon landing. Does that mean the matter itself is "in question"?

I guess I phrased it pretty vaguely huh? Fair enough.




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