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Re:Three teen sisters who win medals in coding competitions by startling on Thursday April 21, 2016 @02:47AM (#11540114)
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!

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Re:Three teen sisters who win medals in coding competitions by scrollaway on Thursday April 21, 2016 @05:43AM (#11540676)
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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