Mozilla Co-Founder Brendan Eich Resigns as CEO, Leaves Foundation Board

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26 pointsdanielsiders3 comments

Before you run to flag this as a dupe, note that it has lots more behind the scenes info than the comparatively dry first-party announcement.

Eich — who created the JavaScript programming language

Who would want to use a language that was born in the same mind as that of bigoted and hateful thoughts? An industry boycott of the use of JavaScript is the only appropriate response.

The value of the tool or an idea should not be tied to the opinion's of its creator. The tool/idea should stand or fall on it own merits. Darwin is alleged to have been a racist.

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