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Me too. The problem is that extroverts are seen as the norm in most societies and since introverts, while usually contributing a lot more, are not as well viewe
by lucian303 14y ago
Me too. The problem is that extroverts are seen as the norm in most societies and since introverts, while usually contributing a lot more, are not as well viewed.
It's the high school popularity contest over and over again (especially in the US).
The tables have and are still changing however. Those extroverts need their Facebook, Twitter, whatever to survive.
We build those systems for them.
Who's in control now?
- city41 14y agoA bit presumptuous to suggest only introverts built those (or are capable of doing it)
- lucian303 14y agoYes, it is, although most developers I've met I would say are introverts. Of course, that's just anecdotal. :)
- eLobato 14y ago"introverts, while usually contributing a lot more" I need some factual data confirming that.
- lucian303 14y agoIt's not a fact, it's my opinion. AFAIK, there is no definition of "introvert" or "extrovert" by which to divide people up. But you certainly don't build software standing and talking by the water cooler. That's my experience in the industry anyway. (Unless your build process is running while you stand and talk by the water cooler).