James Adam

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Loving Ruby since 2001.

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James AdamFeb 9
Harry WoodFeb 9

RE: https://ruby.social/@lrug/115963701613054829

Tonight! >

James AdamJan 27
Murray SteeleJan 27

RE: https://ruby.social/@lrug/115963701613054829

The Feb lightning talks meeting is always the best LRUG of the year - hope to see you there!

James AdamNov 21

Here @lunduke complains about "exclusionary" behaviour, yet insists on flippantly misgendering (linked below). This isn't "activism", it's holding the line for basic human dignity.

Is it any wonder people feel hostile?

You shouldn't be surprised that people don't want you in their community or project if this is how you act. Nobody owes you anything.

https://open.substack.com/pub/lunduke/p/no-fascists-allowed-says-trans-lesbian?r=1t0qvm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&timestamp=593.0&showWelcomeOnShare=false

"No Fascists Allowed!" Says Trans Lesbian Python Dev

Gatekeeping.

The Lunduke Journal of Technology
James AdamNov 20
Shane BeckerNov 19

Honest #Ruby/#Rails question…

If you love using a write-HTML-in-Ruby tools, why?
What does it do for you?

Historically:
Markaby, markaby, mab, Slim, Haml, …

Recently:
ViewComponent, Glimmer, Phlex…

Asking genuinely, respectfully, is it that you don't like / don't want to write HTML?

James AdamNov 18
Is it just me or has something changed recently on Github to make system tests far more flaky? I don't think anything changed in my app, and yet now they basically always fail.
James AdamNov 12

RE: https://hachyderm.io/@phillmv/115520781380582845

I have also been trying to write about this for many weeks now, oscillating between "I must say something!" and "what's the point?".

But reading this helped me reach my conclusion, which echoes that of @tom's original framing of The Problem: the way to respond to David's voice is with the voice of as many others as possible.

I'm glad you contributed yours; I hope to add mine soon too.

James AdamNov 10
On my way to @lrug - been a minute!
James AdamOct 2
jake lazaroffOct 2

show this to anyone else you know who also assumed DHH was just a normal conservative dude rather than a raging white supremacist lunatic

https://jakelazaroff.com/words/dhh-is-way-worse-than-i-thought/

DHH Is Way Worse Than I Thought | jakelazaroff.com

DHH's politics are not normal. Maybe they used to be, I don't know, but as of right now the dude is way outside of what most people would consider moral or acceptable.

James AdamSep 22
Tekin Süleyman 🍉 ☕️Sep 22
The Ruby community has a DHH problem.
https://tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-ruby-community-has-a-dhh-problem
The Ruby community has a DHH problem

The Ruby community can no longer afford to stand silent in the face of DHH and his toxic ideas.

tekin.co.uk
James AdamSep 17
Ruby CentralSep 16, 2025

We were honored to attend the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner this past weekend. It was a fabulous evening of connection and celebration, bringing together leaders and advocates committed to building a more inclusive future.

Moments like this remind us how important it is to stand for equality and show up in spaces where community and courage are at the center. Ruby Central is proud to celebrate alongside so many who continue to lead with purpose.