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I have a network of conservative tech friends in Seattle and coordinate with various pro-Trump tech individuals around the country. I think from the comments o
by elandybarr 9y ago
I have a network of conservative tech friends in Seattle and coordinate with various pro-Trump tech individuals around the country.
I think from the comments on here (many done under unattributable usernames) it is clear to see why most stay far under the radar. There is a very real fear of negative career consequences in the tech industry for having views that are mainstream in broad swathes of the country that so enables the tech industry's success.
While some blowback may be manageable for someone with demonstrable skills and few longterm commitments, it has a chilling effect for those with families and mortgages.
And for those who think that none of their peers voted for the US president, I can tell you that you are likely mistaken. For those that think that conservatives can't innovate or fit into the tech industry, I counter that there are very successful people all over the industry, but given that there is little upside and high risk to mentioning it publicly, it is understandable that one would have a different perception.
- jitix 9y agoValid point but the main issue is that the ranks of conservatives are filled with discriminatory, bigoted and racist people. Its hard to differentiate a political conservative from a KKK member/Neo Nazi/Anti-LGBT person. And I certainly don't want to work with any of these characters nor will I hire them because if you're a KKK member, Neo Nazi, etc. it shows that you cannot think objectively and rationally. And in that case no matter how good you're with algorithms you'll eventually cause damage to the technology and/or the team.