I like the part where she said "SendGrid supports me" - <a href="https://twitter.com/adriarichards/status/314452708549603328" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/adriarichards/status/314452708549603328</a>
I'm not saying I agree with SendGrid's decision but how could Andria effectively do her job as a developer evangelist if the entire developer community hates her?
direct link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SendGrid/posts/10151502570463967" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/SendGrid/posts/10151502570463967</a>
This is somewhat meta, sorry.<p>What concerns me is that even in the face blistering internet rage, she dug in her heels and stood by her actions. Just apologize. Why is it <i>so bloody hard</i> for people these days to just admit they made a mistake? Being fired, harassed on twitter, etc etc could not possibly be better than writing "I'm really sorry I publicly outed those guys, I should not have done that, and will refrain from doing that in the future".<p>Here's another thread where I argue that an apology could have fixed things: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5415524" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5415524</a><p>Some of the responses were indignant, and people said she shouldn't have to apologize for her actions. I agree, she doesn't need to apologize. But look where it got her! This is indicative of a much broader trend I see. People today would rather lose a finger than say they're sorry. I just cannot understand it.