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> Everyone becomes conflict-averse for fear of looking like an asshole, so bad ideas often go unchecked While assholes are probably necessary for a functional
by Alex3917 10y ago
> Everyone becomes conflict-averse for fear of looking like an asshole, so bad ideas often go unchecked
While assholes are probably necessary for a functional society, in the context of business the No Asshole Rule refers to things like sexually harassing your coworkers. Calling out bad ideas wouldn't qualify.
- toast0 10y agoWhy do you need a "no assholes" rule for sexual harassment to be unacceptable? Sexual harassment is unacceptable, regardless of policy. (does this criticism make me an asshole? What if I added an ad hominim)