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Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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wpietri wrote: post #208
pinkfoot wrote: post #207

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> …will carry their views to their graves Ever consider then that you might be wrong? No, of course not.

Of course I did. That's why there's a "most" in there. Which you then ignored, because you yourself are very eager to be "right" here.

Well, nobody writes posts because they're eager to be "wrong", do they?

What active measures are you taking, besides changing hearts and minds on HN, to dismantle the patriarchy and white supremacy? What are you personally doing, say, to promote the work of developers and entrepreneurs that are female and non-white?

Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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Post by wpietri »

MockObject wrote: post #211
wpietri wrote: post #208

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Of course I did. That's why there's a "most" in there. Which you then ignored, because you yourself are very eager to be "right" here.

Well, nobody writes posts because they're eager to be "wrong", do they? What active measures are you taking, besides changing hearts and minds on HN, to dismantle the patriarchy and white supremacy? What are you personally doing, say, to promote the work of developers and entrepreneurs that are female and non-white?

Oh, we're comparing resumes? I'll tell you what: you go first.

And as to the first bit, some people are eager to be right, while some are eager to look right. My point is that he's in the latter group, and so is avoiding the substance of the discussion to snipe on minor points.

Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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Post by MockObject »

wpietri wrote: post #212
MockObject wrote: post #211

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, nobody writes posts because they're eager to be "wrong", do they? What active measures are you taking, besides changing hearts and minds on HN, to dismantle the patriarchy and white supremacy? What are you personally doing, say, to promote the work of developers and entrepreneurs that are female and non-white?

Oh, we're comparing resumes? I'll tell you what: you go first. And as to the first bit, some people are eager to be right, while some are eager to look right. My point is that he's in the latter group, and so is avoiding the substance of the discussion to snipe on minor points.

I was kindly giving you the benefit of the doubt that your activism extends beyond internet flamewars, and presumably the occasional Democratic vote. I mean, if I'd boasted allegiance to a jihad against a Great Satan, I think I'd jump at any chance to boast about my accomplishments.

Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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Post by wpietri »

MockObject wrote: post #213
wpietri wrote: post #212

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Oh, we're comparing resumes? I'll tell you what: you go first. And as to the first bit, some people are eager to be right, while some are eager to look right. My point is that he's in the latter group, and so is avoiding the substance of the discussion to snipe on minor points.

I was kindly giving you the benefit of the doubt that your activism extends beyond internet flamewars, and presumably the occasional Democratic vote. I mean, if I'd boasted allegiance to a jihad against a Great Satan, I think I'd jump at any chance to boast about my accomplishments.

If that's you, you go ahead and boast. I'm all ears.

Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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Post by MockObject »

wpietri wrote: post #214
MockObject wrote: post #213

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was kindly giving you the benefit of the doubt that your activism extends beyond internet flamewars, and presumably the occasional Democratic vote. I mean, if I'd boasted allegiance to a jihad against a Great Satan, I think I'd jump at any chance to boast about my accomplishments.

If that's you, you go ahead and boast. I'm all ears.

You’ve answered my question quite clearly. Thanks.

Re: Why Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexism at Uber

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MockObject wrote: post #187
wavepruner wrote: post #174

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I'm just trying to find a way to stay alive. I don't understand why I get so much hate for that. I can't take care of the oppression other minorities face. I can't even take care of myself.

wbronitsky's comment was horrible, yet exemplary of so much. I, on the other hand, wish you the very best of luck.

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