Why So Mean

We talked about:

• Are we the barrier to entry? Sometimes when people are just learning something they need to be encouraged, not slammed.
• Should people just have thicker skin? "Assholes" produce amazing things and can teach us a lot if we can get over calling them assholes.
• Giving free talks is not teaching
  • Possible session on Sunday on teaching methods
• How can we engage "VB" developers more and include them in the community?
  • What do we mean when we say that anyway?

 

Action items:

• Learn to be better teachers
• Read:
  • "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
  • "The No Asshole Rule"