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I find it fascinating that SpaceX manages to pull off one of the most amazing things in the history of humanity and the top comment thread here on HN somehow ma

I find it fascinating that SpaceX manages to pull off one of the most amazing things in the history of humanity and the top comment thread here on HN somehow manages to get bogged down in discussing race, gender and sexual orientation as it relates to the "hosts" of the live stream. These are important issues to be sure, but the self appointed thought police of generation "I'm offended" who feel the need to instruct everyone on how they should behave, write and think are beginning to get on my tits. I clicked on here hoping to feel and read everyone buzzing about this great news and instead I just switch off from HN and think "meh". Disclaimer: I'm a privileged middle aged white guy. Edit: grammar and rephrasing to allow for the inclusion of the phrase "beginning to get on my tits".

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ionforce 9y ago
> somehow manages to get bogged down Your view that these issues are superfluous and can bog things down is a direct function of your privilege (granted by your being white and male, for example). Your irritation is also an example of white fragility. You don't have to believe any of this stuff. But could you consider a scenario in which your ability to freely enjoy these things is not freely enjoyed by someone of a different race or gender as you? If you don't want to consider it, that's your choice.
andrepd 9y ago
>SpaceX manages to pull off one of the most amazing things in the history of humanity Whoa there. They launched a rocket, one not even heavier than the 50 year old Saturn V. This is not the most amazing thing that ever happened ever.