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I didn't read the article, and I wasn't responding to it. I was responding to what tpeng wrote. I'm merely making observations about the situation we have toda

by Pacabel 12y ago

I didn't read the article, and I wasn't responding to it. I was responding to what tpeng wrote. I'm merely making observations about the situation we have today. I think there is, indisputably, a rather distinct "nerd" culture. I think there's also a distinct "hipster" culture. Recently, we've seen more interaction between them within the software industry, and more interaction between both of those groups with society at large as software has become more widespread and integral to everyday life. I'm not sure why you're apparently taking this so personally, or why you think my personal opinion of "hipsters" and "nerds" is relevant. This is all about looking at the big picture that currently exists, basically all of which me and my opinions have absolutely no influence or control over.

psychometry 12y ago
I'm not taking it personally at all. I simply dislike excessive generalization and unnecessary stereotyping of people, which you are clearly guilty of. If you consistently have a problem interacting with certain people in the workplace, might I suggest looking inward for both the cause and the solution to that problem?
- Pacabel 12y ago
  "Nerds" and "hipsters" are both rather distinct groups of individuals, and within each of these groups the individuals share a number of traits in common. Given that the traits are quite specific and isolated, it's not at all a case of generalization. As a professional, I work with whomever I have to in order to complete the tasks at hand. But given how many of my fellow colleagues with all sorts of jobs and all sorts of background have similar problems with "hipsters", I'm quite sure the problem is not with me, and it is not with my colleagues, either. Obnoxiousness and ego just happen to be two of the traits inherently associated with "hipsters". I can't help that, my colleagues can't help that, and even the "hipsters" themselves can't help that. It's just who they are; it's a big part of what makes them "hipsters".
  - psychometry 12y ago
    Obnoxiousness and ego are also traits you possess in spades.
    - Pacabel 12y ago
      There is really no need for you to engage in petty personal insults like that just because you happen to disagree with what I wrote earlier. If you wish to discuss this further, please return to the topic at hand.

by Pacabel 12y ago

psychometry 12y ago

I'm not taking it personally at all. I simply dislike excessive generalization and unnecessary stereotyping of people, which you are clearly guilty of. If you consistently have a problem interacting with certain people in the workplace, might I suggest looking inward for both the cause and the solution to that problem?

Pacabel 12y ago
"Nerds" and "hipsters" are both rather distinct groups of individuals, and within each of these groups the individuals share a number of traits in common. Given that the traits are quite specific and isolated, it's not at all a case of generalization. As a professional, I work with whomever I have to in order to complete the tasks at hand. But given how many of my fellow colleagues with all sorts of jobs and all sorts of background have similar problems with "hipsters", I'm quite sure the problem is not with me, and it is not with my colleagues, either. Obnoxiousness and ego just happen to be two of the traits inherently associated with "hipsters". I can't help that, my colleagues can't help that, and even the "hipsters" themselves can't help that. It's just who they are; it's a big part of what makes them "hipsters".
- psychometry 12y ago
  Obnoxiousness and ego are also traits you possess in spades.
  - Pacabel 12y ago
    There is really no need for you to engage in petty personal insults like that just because you happen to disagree with what I wrote earlier. If you wish to discuss this further, please return to the topic at hand.