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Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by derleth on Sunday December 15, 2013 @09:23AM (#6909459)
> Come on, real men do not use macros.

The sexism and historical ignorance in this sentence are in a race to see which can be more breathtaking.

Regardless of which wins, meshko will look like a complete fool to anyone who knows what they're talking about.

Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by meshko on Monday December 16, 2013 @01:06PM (#6916530)
Would the joking intent of the usage of men-centric idiom be more clear if I append "now get off my lawn" to the comment?
Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by meshko on Monday December 16, 2013 @12:44PM (#6916381)
Wait, are you serious?
Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by derleth on Tuesday December 17, 2013 @08:59PM (#6925412)
Yes. I am. The fact you weren't makes the sexism all the more odious.
Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by meshko on Tuesday December 17, 2013 @11:38PM (#6925937)
Can you explain? I am genuinely curious as two the line of your thoughts now.
Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by derleth on Wednesday December 18, 2013 @01:44PM (#6929591)
> Can you explain? I am genuinely curious as two the line of your thoughts now.

The worst forms of bias and discrimination are unexamined, because they can fester and influence thought and action without ever being questioned. It's difficult to argue someone out of a position they don't even realize is a position that is up for argument.

Re:TCP HTTP Server written in Assembly by derleth on Monday December 16, 2013 @12:13AM (#6913045)
Because downvoters don't win:

> Come on, real men do not use macros.

The sexism and historical ignorance in this sentence are in a race to see which can be more breathtaking.

Regardless of which wins, meshko will look like a complete fool to anyone who knows what they're talking about.