>starting with no real background at all, totally blowing away some of the brightest people in computing.
That's pretty much an acknowledgement of your existence as an exception to the general rule.
Did you know there are -despite this (I assume) man's statements- men who are not the least bit interested in technology and "things"? I hardly see them being offended on behalf of their whole gender like yourself.
Read more carefully yourself. I didn't reply to the bit about competence, I replied to the bit where he said "But, I've nearly never seen a girl or woman who actually likes something technical." As he's not met a single one, I'm pointing out I exist.
I'm not offended (much less 'on behalf of my whole gender'), I'm surprised. Don't bring your own baggage into other discussions randomly.
>starting with no real background at all, totally blowing away some of the brightest people in computing.
That's pretty much an acknowledgement of your existence as an exception to the general rule.
Did you know there are -despite this (I assume) man's statements- men who are not the least bit interested in technology and "things"? I hardly see them being offended on behalf of their whole gender like yourself.