people looking for something in their sphere of knowledge to be offended about so they can feel like they are part of “a movement”

I always thought it was just people looking for something in their sphere of influence that they could do to make a difference, no matter how small.

The computing world is known for being hostile toward most out-groups, and I’ll welcome any effort to change that, no matter how small and how silly it seems. The real change needs to be in the people but perhaps being cognizant of such details will help remind us all to be more open and welcoming