> I think it's interesting that public shaming isn't the answer to problems, but that a lot of people don't seem to appreciate that.
The main point for public airing of this information is to inform others of the attitudes and behaviors that exist and to provide evidence of an actual problem.
> 3) Engage with the people who are doing the wrong thing and try to correct their behavior so they become mini-champions of 'the right way' in their own community, thus spreading correct behavioral policy organically.
This only works if you are a member of the peer group of the people doing the wrong thing. In the case of adria richards, she is a woman of color addressing behavior that tends to come from men, so I don't think it is fair to say that this would be a realistic thing to do.
The main point for public airing of this information is to inform others of the attitudes and behaviors that exist and to provide evidence of an actual problem.
> 3) Engage with the people who are doing the wrong thing and try to correct their behavior so they become mini-champions of 'the right way' in their own community, thus spreading correct behavioral policy organically.
This only works if you are a member of the peer group of the people doing the wrong thing. In the case of adria richards, she is a woman of color addressing behavior that tends to come from men, so I don't think it is fair to say that this would be a realistic thing to do.