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On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 1:55 PM Anne Slaughter < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > I hear you. Personally my web dev past is so ancient I'm officially not a > coder and have to work to get my head around GitHub every time I touch it. > A number of people have shared similar sentiments with me in the past. They would like to contribute, but this is a barrier. My thoughts: 1) Tools that unnecessarily deter otherwise capable people introduce systematic bias. 2) There's a lot to be said for using the right tool for the job. Github is purpose designed to manage code, a task it excels at. Using it for other purposes is a great way to illustrate the adage, "When you have a hammer in your hand, every problem is a nail." 3) Participation and outcomes would improve if progress were made on (1) and (2). kyle