Microcosym in a Teacup

If you haven't already heard Matt Aimonetti’s talk “CouchDB + Ruby: Perform Like a Pr0n Star.” at the Golden Gate Ruby Conference caused quite the stir.

There are so many different angles to explore. Here's some that come to mind:

1. Although I was not offended this crossed my standards of good taste
   
2. Although hopefully not his best example Matt obviously has a talent for creating presentations
3. Like Giles Bowkett says if you're going to apologize then make sure you really mean it. If you don't, then defend your position
4. If someone from a different sexual or ethical group says they're offended then you have to take their word for it. You have and will never have a basis to refute their argument. Washington Redskins take note.
5. Strange that Sarah Allen didn't leave. I admire Ken Schwaber's work but recall not staying for his presentations at Agile 2007. His (lesser) crime: he was boring.
6. In a country where the Sopranos is such a popular show why is it not OK to have a few PG-13 pictures in a presentation
7. In a male dominated industry is it discrimination to treat others differently or is it discrimination to not
8. This presentation probably would have been a hit in the UK. I'm hoping John is alluding to my British upbringing when he remarked that "of course you weren't offended"
   
9. Why are the US and the UK (two countries I love) so different
   
10. But of course this was not the UK so Matt really broke rule #1: Know Your Audience