To be crystal clear, here is my position on the recent discrimination in UX. Ian, thank you for encouraging me to say this in 458 characters as well as 140.
Discriminators: Stop it, now.
Victims: Draw strength from those in similar situations, talk to them. (Sarah, Relly, Leslie, Whitney, Amy, Jessica). Speak up publicly to raise awareness so the rest of us can help make this treatment culturally unacceptable.
Everyone else (incl. conference organizers): Listen. Believe. Don’t suppress discussion, even if it makes you uncomfortable or you think it has a negative short-term impact. Don’t stand by and do nothing.
Richard, you are a special human being. Thank you for always standing up for what is right. You are a role model to men and women in this community, and I hope many others will follow your lead. Thank you.
Thank you, Richard. Quite inspiring in its earnestness.