The whole history of computers is rampant with cheerleading at best and bigotry at worst.
Laziness is a programmers main virtue.
If someone stinks, view it as a reason to help them, not a reason to avoid them.
There's a saying in the software design industry: "Good. Fast. Cheap. Pick two."
A good messenger expects to get shot.
Call me bored, but don't call me boring.