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> Stripe, similarly, can decide to boot an asshole off their platform. That's well within their legal rights. What's the legal definition of "an asshole?" Can
by xxxxxxss1 6y ago
> Stripe, similarly, can decide to boot an asshole off their platform. That's well within their legal rights.
What's the legal definition of "an asshole?"
Can I just discriminate against my customers on the basis of some protected class and when asked just say "they're an asshole" and I don't wish to serve them.
- ceejayoz 6y ago> What's the legal definition of "an asshole?" None is needed. "I believe you are an asshole" is sufficient, as long as that belief is not based on your membership in a protected class. > Can I just discriminate against my customers on the basis of some protected class and when asked just say "they're an asshole" and I don't wish to serve them. Yes, you've discovered the widely-used loophole. It's not a perfect loophole if you draw attention for using it too much. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disparate_impact https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disparate_impact