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Backlash over fake female speakers shuts down developer conference
(arstechnica.com)
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Eduards Sizovs, the DevTernity organizer accused of making up fake female speakers, felt it was the right PR move to post this message on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/eduardsi/status/1728447955122921745
I don't think that tone-deaf is the right word for this.
Readers added context:
LOL.
What a day to be able to read
he's lost it completely
I almost downvoted you since I forgot those sentences are quotes from that guy. Gosh, what an ass.
I understand. I have to admit I felt a little dirty after pasting that text.
Jesus