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Are these seriously the quality of comments we are happy with on Hackernews these days?
by joeberon 5y ago
Are these seriously the quality of comments we are happy with on Hackernews these days?
- blfr 5y agoIt's a social reality most nerds ignore at their own peril. The way you're treated is very loosely correlated with being smart, having unusual tastes, or asking questions but tightly with how you present yourself.
- joeberon 5y ago"at their own peril"? It's really not a big deal lol
- blfr 5y agoBeing treated poorly compounds, just like the fear of looking stupid. Especially in the dating market.
- joeberon 5y agoYou sound like an incel. Anyone who cares about this stuff is already weak.
- sidlls 5y agoAttractive people generally illicit more empathy and cooperation in work settings, and are generally more successful in their careers, than those of average or below average physical appearance. It's not the mark of an "incel" to take note and think this is important.
- joeberon 5y agoYes it is
- wccrawford 5y agoThere's an unfortunate amount of truth in it. I noticed a marked difference in how I was treated and respected when I gained weight. When I was skinny, I was pushed around and ignored. When I gained weight, suddenly people were wary of me and much more likely to accept my input or requirements. I didn't even exercise. I merely gained weight.
- sidlls 5y agoI've spent the majority of my career having plenty of my own ideas, thoughts, and opinions ignored only to see them seriously considered when echoed by taller, fitter, and more attractive male peers. Software engineers and computer scientists like to think they're above this stuff, but they aren't.