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The Python Software Foundation shows more spine than every single tech giant in just one single decision.

> Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to the PSF’s values

https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-funding-statement.html

The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program

In January 2025, the PSF submitted a proposal to the US government National Science Foundation under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Op...

Show threadRasmus LindegaardOct 27
@bagder while, after using Python for 3 years I find it to be a mess of a language, it's nice to see the foundation has a spine, that is really awesome.
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 27
@rasmus91 @bagder I'm not a fan of #Python either but I too have to give them credit where it is due!
Show threadMr. Lance E Sloan (IRL) 👤Oct 27
@kkarhan @rasmus91 @bagder
I've been a fan and user of #Python for over 20 years. I also applaud @ThePSF's standing up to defend DEI principles and reject the #USA #government funding.
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 28

@sloanlance @rasmus91 @bagder @ThePSF nodds in agreement

What I do have to applaud #Python beyond this clear sign of #integrity since their languague is basically the "modern #BASIC" and it gets things done quickly without headaches and clusterfucks.

  • I.e. wanting to do pull - #backups from a remite server via SSH by opening a connection, stopping services, doing a transfer, restarting services, closing the connection and then deduplicate & compress files.

Which is a pain in the ass in #bash…

Show threadRasmus LindegaardOct 28
@kkarhan @sloanlance @bagder @ThePSF in other words you needed a roll of quality duct tape... 😉
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 28
@rasmus91 @sloanlance @bagder @ThePSF and #Python delivers that...
Show threadRasmus LindegaardOct 28
@kkarhan @sloanlance @bagder @ThePSF yes. That is also my use case for it.
Show threadKevin Karhan 

@rasmus91 @sloanlance @bagder @ThePSF and sometimes a reliable tool that gets most things done easily is oftentimes better than the perfect tool that requires decades of mastering.

And #Python does just that…

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