I understand you have an image to protect, but I really wish you would stop dignifying this politicization and "tech journalism" garbage with responses. You're doing a disservice to yourself and the tech community, which should be lauded as one of the most meritocratic sectors of the world economy.
The real message should be: if you're a downtrodden member of group XYZ, quit whining and do something about it.
The real message should be: if you're a downtrodden member of group XYZ, quit whining and do something about it.