As with “guys”, I can’t say I’m offended by the use of “software craftmanship”, with the very likely reason being that I’m a man. But I’m not at all offended by people who don’t like the term because they feel it excludes them, and will simply avoid using it in the future.

May 1, 2018 · 3:22 PM UTC

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Replying to @stilkov
Im portuguese the translation of "craftmanship" is different depending the gender to whom it is applied to, and there is a neutral way as well.
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Interesting. Most languages are broken one way or the other. German is particularly bad.
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Replying to @stilkov @ruthmalan
It took me a long time to figure out why "craftsmanship" could possibly be offensive. "Because some consider it more an art than a craft?" It's a great word. I don't think it should be nixed.
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Pah. Where would we be if *everyone* behaved that way, one wonders? ...oh yeah, in a decent and welcoming society.
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Replying to @stilkov
In my current team (10 men, 3 ladies) the „guys“ agreed to be called „girls“ and don’t feel offended or excluded ;)
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Replying to @stilkov
When you know better, you do better. 👍
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Replying to @stilkov
I am trying so hard to stop saying guys. #itshard
Replying to @stilkov
The real offenders are those putting (m/f) behind everything to “confirm”. Software Craftsman (m/f) yikes. I like the term as Craftsman is what we really do. I like Craftwomen too, but I wonder who that Craftsman (w) is... 😳
Replying to @stilkov @ewolff
Folks, this is sound advice for all of us craftspeople 😉
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