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Yet another article on Gender politics. Where is the advocacy for black/hispanic/old programmers? Having said that, I wish there were less politics on HN. I
by andyl 13y ago
Yet another article on Gender politics. Where is the advocacy for black/hispanic/old programmers?
Having said that, I wish there were less politics on HN. I read "Hacker News" for technology and startups, not social engineering.
- blocking_io 13y agoYou're right. The tech community is also incredibly racist. But I think we've had some articles about how startups only hire young people because they're willing to work days, nights and weekends.
- simonv3 13y agoImagine how many more problems would be solved or thought about if we were listening to the other 80% of the world's population - not just white men.
- jvm 13y agoConsidering sexism and racism in your own industry to be "special interest" topics of no interest is probably the surest sign of being a proud beneficiary of those dynamics. They're of paramount concern to anyone who doesn't benefit. I'm not at all disagreeing that more advocacy based on race would be useful too, but I do disagree vehemently with the idea that the solution is to cut off discussion. If you're wondering why as a young or male or white person with no "political" concern for the rights of others would still consider this useful information, the answer is that bright women and minorities are underpriced and undervalued, and understanding how to create a workplace that respects them will allow you to attract the best talent.
- andyl 13y agoI'm an old person. It is quite impossible for me to get a job as a developer, or anything else really. And - I don't care. I focus on doing excellent work, not on grievances, whining, or complaining. The world is enormous, and there is unstoppable demand for excellent work. So-called discrimination doesn't change that. 'Waa, people don't treat me nice!' That's loser talk.
- zem 13y ago"that's loser talk" pretty much works out to victim-blaming. you're saying that it's the fault of the people being discriminated against for not being tough enough to be successful anyway.