&gt;But the article states what it thinks the reason is.<p>Oh, does it?  When you read this:<p>&quot;...this person received horrific threats because she&#x27;s good at her job and out teaching others how to use an up-and-coming programming technology.&quot;<p>it seems reasonable to you?  Do people generally receive &quot;horrific threats&quot; because they&#x27;re good at their jobs?<p>I don&#x27;t see any point in speculating about what&#x27;s actually going on here.  It&#x27;s pretty clear whatever it is isn&#x27;t in the article, though.