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The untold impact of cancellation
Warning: towards the end of this post are references to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised.
AI summary (ChatGPT 4.5) The author recounts being publicly accused online in 2021 of sexual misconduct, leading to immediate social and professional ostracism from the Scala programming community. He discusses the psychological trauma, financial struggles, and advocates awareness of cancellation's severe consequences, urging caution when participating in public condemnation due to its profound impact on individuals' mental health and livelihoods. I have felt like I’ve had a choice when applying for work: to be open and upfront about my situation, and give the employer the option to back out right away; or to remove all Scala references from my résumé, hide my experience, and hope that nobody ever searches for me.
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