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> No, it makes you look like you're isolated in a cushion of comfort specifically designed to protect you from having to deal with your neighbors. That's not ev
by res0nat0r 13y ago
> No, it makes you look like you're isolated in a cushion of comfort specifically designed to protect you from having to deal with your neighbors. That's not evil, but it's also not the best way to make friends and otherwise seem engaged and non-aloof.
Ridesharing on a bus with other people is now considered to be aloof? I must have missed the memo.
- protomyth 13y agoRidesharing on a bus that is only available to the blessed employees of a rich tech company using publicly funded stops can be presented as very aloof. Stats and logic are poor defenses against symbols, demonization, and rhetoric in politics.
- owenjones 13y agoGoogle and Apple are paying for the stops now.
- res0nat0r 13y agoSince the Google hate on HN is strong now days (since they have lots of money), shouldn't we be happy they are providing a bus service? These employees might drive to work (worse for the environment) if this bus service was not provided since public transportation might not service where they live.
- protomyth 13y agoProviding the bus service is a sensible and logical idea. It has many benefits. It on the other hand provides a tangible, accessible symbol to demonization and attack with rhetoric. Don't like it? Then you might think a bit when a news network or a comedy show starts hammering a group. [edit] I should add I don't agree with the protestor's plan of action or targets, I'm just trying to explain why and how effective their targeting is. Its a long tradition and very easy for the public to buy into.