I agree some parts of our society have basically forbidden any kind of discussion. That is in need of real change. Respectable and honest discussions between adults should be allowed.

Sucks that conference speakers are being "checked" for political affiliations. Why not let the topic stand on its own?

But of course, everyone is free to not listen to people that don't support them in some way. It's a delicate line.

> "grumbling about the need for a space for musical jam sessions."

What? I have to believe that isn't common and it's being used as a "see how lazy/unprofessional/undedicated _everyone_ in SV is"