All but the most blatant examples of sexism (and racism -- "food stamp President" anyone?) are like this. At worst they seem insensitive, at least in isolation. That's why it's so easy to talk about getting a thicker skin, etc.
I know this will seem like I'm dismissing you, but looking at your profile I see you're a current student at RIT.
There is a backdrop here and it's hard to see from the other side of the country. Heck, it's hard to see right here in Silicon Valley unless you're in the middle of it and sensitive to it.
Many people are the former, but not the latter.
You might accuse me of using weasel words -- "many people," "most instances," etc. -- and I won't blame you.
What I can say, though, is that there's a lot between the lines here. Anyone who spends time in Silicon Valley and isn't completely unaware sees it and knows it.
I know this will seem like I'm dismissing you, but looking at your profile I see you're a current student at RIT.
There is a backdrop here and it's hard to see from the other side of the country. Heck, it's hard to see right here in Silicon Valley unless you're in the middle of it and sensitive to it.
Many people are the former, but not the latter.
You might accuse me of using weasel words -- "many people," "most instances," etc. -- and I won't blame you.
What I can say, though, is that there's a lot between the lines here. Anyone who spends time in Silicon Valley and isn't completely unaware sees it and knows it.
See my top-level comment on this thread: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3573674