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Don't worry, there's no permanent damage, and Disqus does seem like an interesting company. :-) I think I, and a lot of people, respond to ninja, etc., negati
by wheels 18y ago
Don't worry, there's no permanent damage, and Disqus does seem like an interesting company. :-)
I think I, and a lot of people, respond to ninja, etc., negatively not because They're Silly Words And This Is Serious Business, but just because they're tired and non-descriptive. I have about the same response to something like, "Senior Solutions Manager". It's not a logical reaction based on evaluating the company, more like just an automatic, "Ugh..."
- m0nty 18y ago"I think I, and a lot of people, respond to ninja, etc., negatively" Unfortunately words like that have become a bit "buzzy" with HR and management (non-techie) types: "Oh, so all we have to do is say 'ninja' or 'rockstar' and we're instantly cool and really talented people will want to work here. Can I be a rockstar too, pls?"
- wheels 18y agoWhile that might be true, my reaction comes from seeing it overused by techie folks that can't manage to state what they want, and the closest they've been able to figure out is a euphemism for a workaholic with more enthusiasm than expertise.
- m0nty 18y ago"a workaholic with more enthusiasm than expertise" I've spent the last twenty years becoming a slacker with more expertise than enthusiasm, so I'm with you there ;)