In the pilot episode of DevDiscuss (DEV's first original podcast), @ben and @jess joined @penelope_zone for an important conversation about a major problem in our industry: deadnaming, or the intentional or unintentional use of a trans person's given name that they had before they transitioned

In tech, this happens all too frequently. For instance, certain websites and services make it difficult or impossible to change your name, which is often a very traumatizing, ongoing experience for trans folks.

Today, I'm wondering what other phenomena in tech impact you negatively and personally? What makes you feel overlooked, misunderstood, or subdued? If you have ideas about what can be done about these issues, what are they?

Let me know in the comments. Also, consider making some time to listen to episode one of DevDiscuss. It will teach you more about deadnaming in technology, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

S1:E1 - Why Tech's Deadnaming Problem Matters

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