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Nevertheless, Ali Coded

Trigger Warning: graphic sexual content, racism, sexual harassment

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Nevertheless, Ali coded. And wrote about it online.

last year's version of this post

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Briant9tT

I can certainly understand how receiving inappropriate messages like that would be extremely uncomfortable and unsettling. As a victim of sextortion myself, I know firsthand how violating and traumatic it can be to have your personal boundaries violated in such a way. It's important to consider that we all have the right to feel safe in our online interactions, and it's never okay for someone to send inappropriate or harassing messages. It's understandable to feel upset and frustrated in a situation like this, and it's important to know that there are resources available to help support and protect you. If you ever feel unsafe or threatened online, don't hesitate to reach out to trusted friends, family, or organizations like the Digital Investigation and seek help.

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Israel akhas1 • Edited

I completely understand how unsettling and violating it feels to receive inappropriate messages. As someone who has experienced sextortion, I know how traumatic it can be when personal boundaries are crossed. You have every right to feel safe in your online interactions, and no one should ever make you feel uncomfortable or threatened.

It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and there are resources available to help you navigate these situations. If you ever feel unsafe or need support, consider reaching out to organizations like PathwayPIS. They provide valuable guidance and assistance for dealing with online harassment and protecting your rights.

Stay strong, and don’t hesitate to seek help when you need it. You deserve to feel safe and respected.

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Jaco Kotzee

Yikes!

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iftikhar hussain

OMG, Too much fame, just because you have pretty face! Thank God i am not in the list

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Carlos Manique Silva

Gotta love the Christian one lol...
WTF is wrong with people :S

Just keep coding

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Dhwanit Shah

I am so sorry you have to put up with this. Reading through these was infuriating and I'm just an outside observer. My wife was the most talented programmer I knew, but after working at three different companies where she repeatedly had to keep proving she was a damn good at what she did while also being a woman, she switched to a less male dominated industry. It is absolute bullshit that this still happena in 2020. You are far too kind to redact their names. Please keep up the good work, and don't let these socially inept chuckleheads get you down.

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Gautam Krishna R • Edited

Seriously!.... 🤦 All these morons really exist?... What a good time to be alive.... Anyway just ignoring them is the best thing you can do. TBH I had seen sveral messages like this even in my mom's account, she's less tech savy so i manage her account sometimes. I usually block these s**** h*****.

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Emmanuel Idoko

Reading this was sad and felt inhuman. I never really thought this happened or at least to this extent.

I hope you're in a better place now. Thanks for exposing me to this.

I don't know how but I hope I to assist the world in correcting some of these acts.

I admire your strength and courage.

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Mukit, Ataul

Great mental strength - overcoming all odds and making a name for yourself. Go Ali (y)

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Scott Sykora

Oh Ali, I can't hardly believe such poor attitudes exist. Thank you for putting up with such garbage and being an encouragement to the coding community. Thanks for the help you have been for me in getting started in coding this year after surviving cancer. I have a copy of your book here, and have been using it as a guide. All the best!

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Roger

I sincerely appreciate your decision to voice your experiences out.
It saddens me deeply to realize what women go through just for being in a certain profession. It is truly unfortunate for such events to happen. Such behavior stands as a manifestation of disgust and filth.

The lack of respect their actions display is a lot disturbing. Such people should be evicted from social media platforms. I think they've confused free speech with personal vandalism and disrespect. I truly long for a time in which legislative provisions are made in favor of protection of personal dignity on social media platforms.

I must again salute the courage you and other women going through similar experiences show on a daily basis. Thank you for bringing it to public knowledge. We, men can never understand what women go through everyday but your expression has really made us realize how far we have fallen as a society that personal objectification has now become free real estate.

I hope everything stops one day, I will be trying my best for that day to come soon.

Thank you Ali.

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