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Originally Posted by sworkhard
Nobody should have to experience that kind of harassment, but there's not a lot anyone can do about that.
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I don't agree at all. This should just not be considered in any way acceptable behavior, and I believe it would make a huge difference if people would simply be much more vocal about it. (We're moving in that direction, but not fast enough in my opinion.)
There is also a ridiculous amount of minimizing around the problem. It's one of the situations where you really notice how incredibly sexist some discussions really are. I hate the word mansplaining, but in these situations it's often just the only word that applies. Apologism is another word that totally applies.
Plus it's worth remembering that death threats are very much illegal in most countries, and I happen to think it's a law that should be rigorously upheld. It's quite central in protecting free speech.