Mastodawn

🔎 LinkedIn Audit: Suppressing Women?
I'm running a live experiment on professional visibility. I temporarily removed the "she/her" pronoun label from my LinkedIn profile 3 days ago.

Initial Result: My average post reach immediately jumped from ~3,000 to over 6,000 impressions. That's a 100% increase overnight.

This sudden spike creates a strong hypothesis: the presence of gender labels was acting as a suppression factor, or their absence is creating an algorithmic boost for distribution.

We must audit the unseen structures (algorithms) that govern visibility. Our goal is to ensure equitable reach for all voices.

Tracking data for 10 more days. Have you seen similar shifts?

Let's discuss fairness in digital distribution.

#SystemsLeadership #AlgorithmicBias #TechInclusion

Chief Waffle Apr 24, 2025

"Go back to Windows if you want everything handed to you" — ever encountered this attitude in #Linux communities?
In my latest episode, I explore how elitism in #OpenSource creates barriers that prevent mainstream adoption, contradicting the very philosophy these projects were built on.
It's time we acknowledge: gatekeeping doesn't protect Linux — it kills it.
#FOSS #LinuxCommunity #TechInclusion

https://indiecreatorhub.com/the-open-source-paradox-when-free-communities-build-invisible-walls/

The Open Source Paradox: When "Free" Communities Build Invisible Walls

Open source was meant to be for everyone, but the gatekeepers missed the memo. When newcomers face mockery for asking "simple" questions, we're not protecting Linux—we're killing it. Your technical knowledge isn't diminished when more people join the revolution.

Indie Creator Hub

All Things Open Apr 17, 2025

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Melissa Austin’s leadership journey at Niantic is powered by mentorship, art & advocacy, beautifully captured by She Lights the Way.

Read how she’s helping others find their voice in tech: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/building-career-art-code-community

#WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource #TechInclusion #WomenInTech #SheLightsTheWay

Finding your superpower: Building a career with art, code, and community | We Love Open Source - All Things Open

Melissa Austin’s path to leadership in the gaming industry is fueled by mentorship, representation, and a deep desire to lift others up. As a first-generation, mixed-race woman, she carved out... Read More

All Things Open

Outreachy Internships Apr 14, 2025

Here is a reminder for the #Outreachy June 2025 Applicants!

If you're in the contribution stage, make sure you:
✅ Submit a final application for each project
🗓️ Deadline: April 15, 2025, at 4 pm UTC
✏️ You can edit your submission until the deadline

We recommend submitting early to avoid any last-minute issues. Good luck!

#OpenSource #DiversityInTech #FOSS #TechInclusion

Matthew Saunders Mar 5, 2025

Neurodiversity in Tech: More Than Inclusion

At DrupalCamp Florida 2025, I shared my journey as a neurodivergent professional and how we can build truly inclusive spaces in tech. Let’s move beyond awareness and take real action.

📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/GpS8t3J
🎥 Watch my talk: https://youtu.be/WbK_EGRDk-w?si=bDrdCbBavL1anY4G

Let’s keep the conversation going. #Neurodiversity #TechInclusion #DrupalCamp

James Matthew Saunders LLC | business transformation

James Matthew Saunders LLC is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience in product management, AI, business transformation, and agile frameworks. Since 1995, he has pursued innovation and cutting-edge technologies. A key figure in the Drupal community, he has led Drupalcamp Colorado and driven global rollouts at Pfizer. A neurodiversity advocate, he mentors with NEXT for Autism and champions inclusivity in tech.

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Support Inclusion in Tech Oct 9, 2024

🌟 Exciting opportunity! 🌟

Support Inclusion in Tech is thrilled to offer one free ticket to All Things Open 2024 for an underrepresented open-source enthusiast.

Don't miss this chance to join one of the largest gatherings of tech innovators and advocates!

👉🏾 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-things-open-2024-tickets-916649672847?discount=UnderrepresentedWinstina

#AllThingsOpen #TechInclusion

All Things Open 2024

All Things Open is a polyglot technology conference focusing on the tools, processes and people making open source possible.

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Core C++Sep 15, 2024

🎟️ Community tickets available for those impacted by recent events. Core C++ 2024 is committed to accessibility. #TechInclusion #SupportDevs https://corecpp.org

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Core C++ 2025

Dimitri Pletschette Jun 15, 2024

🌟 Passionate about accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in tech? Check out these organizations leading the way! Discover how DE&I can transform your workplace. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VnM3gX #TechInclusion #DiversityInTech

Professional Organizations Elevating DEI Values in the Tech Industry

In the tech industry, many diversity initiatives are underway, compared to other industries. Following or joining a DEI professional organization, can help you in your personal journey and your…

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Support Inclusion in Tech Jun 3, 2024

✨ We're incredibly grateful to Post Status for their commitment to empowering voices in the tech community.

By covering travel expenses for our speakers, they've helped enrich our events and foster an environment of learning and growth.

Join us in thanking them and supporting their mission! 💚

#Empowerment #TechInclusion #ThankYou

Support Inclusion in Tech Apr 26, 2024

Interested in fostering diversity and inclusion in the WordPress community? 🌈

Support Inclusion in Tech needs you!

We're looking for sponsors like you who are committed to making a difference. Your support can help bring diverse voices to the forefront at WordCamps around the world. 🌍

Visit our website to find out how you can get involved and make a real impact!

https://supportinclusionintech.com

#SupportDiversity #TechInclusion #BeASponsor

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Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion through travel expense support for underrepresented WordCamp speakers. Support Inclusion in Tech helps remove barriers to the full participation of underrepresented speakers in WordCamp Programming.

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