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by modbait 8y ago
How about neighborhood flyers warning that a drone was watching your kid get dressed. That ought to do it. (Kidding, more or less.)
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by modbait 8y ago
No opinion, but you definitely need to read Exhibit B from the Damore lawsuit if you're considering Google.
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by modbait 8y ago
Good point. I emailed an article author at a respected paper (WaPo?) noting this, and his reply was basically, "I didn't write the headline." I'm somewhat sympathetic, but it did sound a bit like "I was just follo
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by modbait 8y ago
Wow, that's seriously unprofessional (of her).
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by modbait 8y ago
So instead of "befriend her", you're suggesting "get new clothes and a nice haircut and then befriend her"? No thanks--I have enough friends.
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by modbait 8y ago
You're saying she found it emotionally difficult to describe her coworkers as "creepy"? I don't think so.
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by modbait 8y ago
This completely misses the point. The Rock isn't going to take things to HR or try to ruin anyone's life. The Rock is going to handle things like a man.
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by modbait 8y ago
NB: "computers" != "STEM" In many science fields, women have reached near parity or are even in the majority now. Computer programming is much different.
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by modbait 8y ago
> Go befriend a girl in your class or company. It’s not creepy. As an unattractive computer nerd, I've been regularly reminded my entire life that I am creepy. Skipping.
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by modbait 8y ago
> non-custodial arrest While technically true (the best kind), this is not what 99% of English speakers understand the word "arrest" to mean. The headline is in letter accurate, but in spirit a lie.
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by modbait 8y ago
If we're going meta, I'd add Ecclesiastes (yes, from the Bible). Doesn't matter whether you're religious--this was also a favorite of noted atheist Christopher Hitchens, for example. The basic theme is that everything i
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by modbait 8y ago
The fake news epidemic is completely out of hand. A lot of journalism these days seems to be figuring out the best way to slant a story to produce the maximum amount of outrage.
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by modbait 8y ago
1. The Mythical Man Month. Quite old, but still a classic. 2. Dilbert. This comic series is an excellent introduction into how corporations actually work. 3. The Systems Bible. Somewhat obscure. Fascinating ideas on how large systems
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by modbait 8y ago
Apu is a wonderful emissary for introducing Americans to a bit of Indian culture in a friendly way. As the article points out, he's one of only three truly likable characters on the show.
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by modbait 8y ago
Did a job hunt last year for about six months and only got one bite. So, anecdotally, I'd say the market is quite thin at the moment.
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by modbait 8y ago
I'm not without sympathy, but sites that automatically played audio were always living on borrowed time. This has to be the most abusive and obnoxious behavior since the blink tag. Next up, autoplaying video, and those stupid "pa
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by modbait 8y ago
That one actually seemed more coherent.
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by modbait 8y ago
Seems to be click bait. No examples of "Male Anger" in the article, aside from a 2011 mass shooting. And Googling for a differential in employment doesn't show much either. Can anyone from Norway comment?
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by modbait 8y ago
This is not the Notch you are looking for.
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by modbait 8y ago
You seem to be saying that the principle of free speech should not include being able to say that some speech of others should be limited. I suspect GoDaddy would disagree.
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by modbait 8y ago
Ha. No. It's pretty obvious that the subtext will be crapping on white guys--who wants to sign up for that sort of gaslighting and abuse?
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by modbait 8y ago
Thank you for your support. :-) It's not obvious in my original comment, but I was speaking somewhat wistfully about the philosophical concept of free speech. As a practical matter, I believe humans will generally continue spitting i
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by modbait 8y ago
Indeed. The irony of censoring a censorship joke is probably lost on the censors.
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by modbait 8y ago
If free speech is only for people we like, it's not worth much.
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by modbait 8y ago
Agree, though readers need to parse that advice carefully. (Also, be careful that you don't go over the IRS limits.)
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by modbait 8y ago
The author of the original bigoted tweet apparently has deleted it.
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by modbait 8y ago
RMS has been arguing for technical freedom for decades. Ironically, all the technical freedom in the world won't save us from political correctness.
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by modbait 8y ago
On the flip side, if your employee will let you match as fast as possible, you can grab entire extra year's match by blasting away in January and quitting in February, etc.
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by modbait 8y ago
Just wait until people start opening doors for you next year.
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by modbait 8y ago
There is. When you witness and are the victim of profound bullshit, betrayal, and evil, it changes you. That can happen when you're "young", but it usually takes a while to accumulate. (Too soon?)

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