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Even if we accept all of your assumptions, there is an alternative conclusion: that the problem is the CS culture, and the culture needs to change.


Sorry, it's a bit late here so I might not be thinking real clearly but, isn't that what I said?


No!

Your comment only implies that bringing more people will solve the problem. Sadly, that will just reinforce the current social proofs that loud assholes dominate CS.


"CS ... needs to attract more people."

"Honestly, the atmosphere and culture of most CS departments just aren't appealing at all."

I read this as saying that we need to fix the culture in order to attract more people.


The subtle implication of what you said is that the problem is with the women rather than the culture.




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