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This isn't the real problem. Github's earlier obsession with the word "meritocracy" isn't even relevant. Horvath isn't relevant here either. Feminism isn't rele

by pekk 11y ago

This isn't the real problem. Github's earlier obsession with the word "meritocracy" isn't even relevant. Horvath isn't relevant here either. Feminism isn't relevant here. Paul Graham isn't relevant here. Reddit isn't relevant here. You're all over the place with stuff that isn't relevant. The issue is that Github's content policing has been turned up to 11 so that it's not just harassment or even seriously offensive content anymore, it's repos with words for "dumb" or "stupid" in the code that are getting ultimatums. This is not really different from banning repos for taking the Lord's name in vain, or writing offensive words like fuck and shit. So Github has become an unsafe space for average programmers, who sometimes cuss or call something stupid or even take the Lord's name in vain. And that is no good, because Github's whole purpose is to host code for people. That's important and should be addressed. But you are only screwing us over by associating us with GamerGate, anti-feminism and all that crap.

Nadya 11y ago
>The issue is that Github's content policing has been turned up to 11 Stop here. Ask yourself "Why is GitHub dialing up to 11?" Answer: A group known for being responsible for over-zealous political correctness and internet-mobbing is being over-zealous about their political correctness and internet-mobbing. GitHub's answer to over-zealous politically correct internet mob? Cave in to their demands so they go away. "Turn it up to 11". Do you blame GitHub for being pressured the internet mob - or do you blame the internet mob for pressuring GitHub? A certain over-zealous politically correct internet mob made GitHub get rid of the word "meritocracy". A certain over-zealous politically correct internet mob was also responsible for the other things mentioned including the issues at Reddit. All of this stuff is related to the over-zealous politically correct internet mob. The problem isn't with GitHub. It's with the over-zealous politically correct internet mob pressuring GitHub. In short: Quit victim blaming.
kefka 11y ago
> The issue is that Github's content policing has been turned up to 11 so that it's not just harassment or even seriously offensive content anymore, it's repos with words for "dumb" or "stupid" in the code that are getting ultimatums. And that's the effect in "cause and effect". The cause is feminism's creep into the boardroom as a group to appease. And the policies are as inane as arguing that "meritocracy" is an evil male word. Meritocracy is also considered a 'micro-agression' by similar said feminists because it "makes them feel bad". So, youre right that the problem right now is Github content policing. Why? My comment explains it.
jazzyk 11y ago
I disagree that the "meritocracy rug" story at GH is irrelevant. It is another example of political correctness taking place (at GH, and elsewhere), but with a strong feminist-driven aspect to it. Fervent feminism absolutely tries to ride the PC wave and uses its methods - word censorship and name calling "if you don't agree with me, you are a misogynist".

by pekk 11y ago

Nadya 11y ago

>The issue is that Github's content policing has been turned up to 11 Stop here. Ask yourself "Why is GitHub dialing up to 11?" Answer: A group known for being responsible for over-zealous political correctness and internet-mobbing is being over-zealous about their political correctness and internet-mobbing. GitHub's answer to over-zealous politically correct internet mob? Cave in to their demands so they go away. "Turn it up to 11". Do you blame GitHub for being pressured the internet mob - or do you blame the internet mob for pressuring GitHub? A certain over-zealous politically correct internet mob made GitHub get rid of the word "meritocracy". A certain over-zealous politically correct internet mob was also responsible for the other things mentioned including the issues at Reddit. All of this stuff is related to the over-zealous politically correct internet mob. The problem isn't with GitHub. It's with the over-zealous politically correct internet mob pressuring GitHub. In short: Quit victim blaming.

kefka 11y ago

> The issue is that Github's content policing has been turned up to 11 so that it's not just harassment or even seriously offensive content anymore, it's repos with words for "dumb" or "stupid" in the code that are getting ultimatums. And that's the effect in "cause and effect". The cause is feminism's creep into the boardroom as a group to appease. And the policies are as inane as arguing that "meritocracy" is an evil male word. Meritocracy is also considered a 'micro-agression' by similar said feminists because it "makes them feel bad". So, youre right that the problem right now is Github content policing. Why? My comment explains it.

jazzyk 11y ago

I disagree that the "meritocracy rug" story at GH is irrelevant. It is another example of political correctness taking place (at GH, and elsewhere), but with a strong feminist-driven aspect to it. Fervent feminism absolutely tries to ride the PC wave and uses its methods - word censorship and name calling "if you don't agree with me, you are a misogynist".