To be honest, it would seem spammy to anyone, not just in our "programmer culture".
But yes, it's sexist. Although to think of it, I often see pictures of ridiculously good looking male in adverts and often unconsciously think "there is no way this guy is an engineer/scientist/...".
I also wonder why advertiser always use good looking people. Personally I respond better to someone that looks friendly and accessible than to some models taking some fishy pose.
But yes, it's sexist. Although to think of it, I often see pictures of ridiculously good looking male in adverts and often unconsciously think "there is no way this guy is an engineer/scientist/...".
I also wonder why advertiser always use good looking people. Personally I respond better to someone that looks friendly and accessible than to some models taking some fishy pose.