... actually, thank you Sven (but Mark also. And all the contributors to the discussion, even those I disagree with).
On Oct 16, 2016 10:47 AM, "David Mertz" <me...@gnosis.cx> wrote: > Actually, I agree with Marietta. I don't care whatsoever about mocking me, > which was a certain element of it. I have thick skin and am confident in > these conversations. > > The part that was probably over the line was mocking children who learn to > program or those who teach them. That's a huge and great job. I know I > would not have the skill to teach children effectively. Adults with > technical expertise are much easier for me. > > That said, thank you Mark for your empirical research with a test subject. > > Best, David > > On Oct 16, 2016 9:39 AM, "Mark Lawrence via Python-ideas" < > python-ideas@python.org> wrote: > >> On 16/10/2016 16:41, Mariatta Wijaya wrote: >> >>> Her reaction was hilarious: >>>> >>>> "Whom does he teach? Children?" >>>> >>> >>> I sense mockery in your email, and it does not conform to the PSF code >>> of conduct. Please read the CoC before posting in this mailing list. The >>> link is available at the bottom of every python mailing list >>> email.https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/ >>> <https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/> >>> I don't find teaching children is a laughing matter, neither is the idea >>> of children learning to code. >>> In Canada, we have initiatives like Girls Learning Code and Kids >>> Learning Code. I mentored in a couple of those events and the students >>> are girls aged 8-14. They surprised me with their abilities to learn. I >>> would suggest looking for such mentoring opportunities in your area to >>> gain appreciation with this regard. >>> Thanks. >>> (Sorry to derail everyone from the topic of list comprehension. Please >>> continue!) >>> >>> >> The RUE was allowed to insult the community for years and got away with >> it. I'm autistic, stepped across the line, and got hammered. Hypocrisy at >> its best. Even funnier, the BDFL has asked for my advice in recent weeks >> with respect to the bug tracker. I've replied, giving the bare minimum >> that I feel I can give within the circumstances. >> >> Yours most disgustingly. >> >> Mark Lawrence. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Python-ideas mailing list >> Python-ideas@python.org >> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas >> Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/ >> >
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