Eich didn't apologize. He expressed "sorrow at having caused pain" not remorse for what he did.[1] He wouldn't say he wouldn't do it again.[2] And he argued it wasn't discriminatory since then.
I don't think it's even about visibility. People didn't want to have to choose between leaving Mozilla and following Eich.
I don't think it's even about visibility. People didn't want to have to choose between leaving Mozilla and following Eich.
[1] https://brendaneich.com/2014/03/inclusiveness-at-mozilla/
[2] https://www.cnet.com/news/mozilla-ceo-gay-marriage-firestorm...