Silicon Valley has a dirty little secret they'd like to keep from the public eye. This secret is inextricably linked to symbols and code words passed down from generations of systemic injustice.
They call it "meritocracy".
On the surface, this word has implications of color blindness and success based on so-called "merit". The ostensible masters of Silicon Valley would have you believe that the use of this word indicates that their industry is a bastion of equality and fairness. We are led to believe that the status quo of underrepresentation is somehow intrinsically linked to "merit", a vague term whose meaning is often obfuscated through layer upon layer of sophistry.
As is often the case with code words, an opposite meaning lurks beneath. The word in reality is used as code for perpetuating the systemic prejudices of racism, sexism, and ableism of the ostensible elite masters. "Merit", as such, is used as an excuse for excluding undesirable populations. Like tests to prove voting eligibility in the past, "merit" is used as a dubious qualifying agent in a system designed to exclude those who it deems undesirable. In reality, the word "meritocracy" is simply code for systemic prejudice. This is why, seemingly paradoxically, the word is so commonly used in the tech community despite inadequate representation from historically oppressed and marginalized communities.
What We Demand:
1. The end of systemic prejudice in all forms, including racism, sexism, and ableism. 2. The consideration of actual merit (as opposed to false or fraudulent merit) when making hiring and other meaningful decisions within a company. 3. A ban on the use of the word "meritocracy" in tech until the first two demands are met.
We refuse to remain silent while our communities continue to face historic levels of discrimination and prejudice. And we will continue our fight until such a time as we decide that our demands are met.
I will not rest, I will not sleep for an instant, until this entire board has read my brilliant manifesto.
Hudson Parker
>until such a time that we decide that our demands are met Ooh, a tantrum. Go to your time-out chair. One minute for every year of age. And no you can't have Apple Jacks for dinner. Eat your protein.
Parker Lopez
No.
Also, how am I getting views on plebbit when my post isn't even showing up in the "New" section of the subreddit?
Parker Russell
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Thomas Price
Maybe it's on account of your spacing faggot
Oliver Myers
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>you use vague terms to further your goals >so we demand that you use vague terms to further our goals Zero self awareness. As per usual.
Alexander Robinson
imagine not having literally 80 penises in your mouth every week.
Nathaniel Watson
I'd rather take 80 penises to the mouth over being a retarded incel faggot in my humble opinion.
Kayden Clark
That's why your dad hates you.
Nathaniel Jenkins
Here in Russian IT industry we fully support the fight against injustice in American IT industry and wish for more nigg...i mean blacks, browns, females and LGBTs in the American industry.
Hudson Baker
Tl;dr >what we demand Nobody owes you anything. Go fuck yourself.
Jack Russell
Nice try, Satan Falseflagging won't keep you hidden
Landon Jenkins
> “We have a clear policy to hire candidates based on their merit, not their identity,” Gina Scigliano said in an email. In other words, keep only hiring straight, white, able-bodied men.
Logan Flores
>Gina Scigliano >A Google spokeswoman totally not biased and trust worthy
Robert Parker
Exactly as they usually have more merit
Jack Ward
Huh, so that's how you write a lot of words without saying anything.
Grayson Robinson
>Exactly as they usually have more merit In other words, they have more of a specious, vapid quality nobody can actually quantify.
Kayden Watson
>being able to accomplish things is vapid >nobody can tell the difference between a masterpiece and complete dogshit 2/10 bait
Adrian Perez
>What do you think about meritocracy?
This is what I will ask all new hires, I’m happy to have a new retard filter on my list
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Noah Wright
cool story, bro
Lincoln Price
stop contaminating the pure waters of Jow Forums you Jow Forumstard
