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Sounds like a "shit test", as in "how much shit will these people take." It's a blunt way to understand if someone will be pushed around. I don't know if this w
by daenz 4y ago
Sounds like a "shit test", as in "how much shit will these people take." It's a blunt way to understand if someone will be pushed around. I don't know if this was his purpose, but you don't want to invest in someone who will get pushed around and taken advantage of.
- rpastuszak 4y agoHehe, that's such a macho way of thinking. I have a little tingling sensation that we could use more women in positions of power in tech. We might benefit from slightly different ways of thinking about working with fellow human beings. (In case that wasn't clear, I agree with your point. I'm just a bit sad about the language and mindset you're describing!)
- daenz 4y ago>Hehe, that's such a macho way of thinking. I have a little tingling sensation that we could use more women in positions of power in tech. If you look up the origin of the phrase "shit test", you will find a lot of irony in this statement :)
- rpastuszak 4y agoYes, I knew about it when I wrote the comment. I guess men are just better at this!
- bGl2YW5j 4y agoThe majority of references I could find were on Urban Dictionary and other ‘how to not be a beta’ type sites. Hardly reputable sources or places that stand up for women.
- GeorgeWBasic 4y agoYou think women don't do shit tests?
- walrus01 4y agoyou also don't want to take investment money from the sort of VC egotist who thinks running a "shit test" is a standard operating procedure. treat people with respect or just don't schedule the meeting at all in the first place.
- quickthrower2 4y agoTo me it sounds like a fomo investor trying to hedge their bets.