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Re:My Biggest Regret as a Programmer by Karunamon on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @03:42PM (#11441326)
But tech is not a meritocracy

But it should be, and the issues laid out in your links detail failures to reach that ideal.

We can do better. That does not mean we stop trying or abandon the ideal that you should be known for your works above all else.

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Re:My Biggest Regret as a Programmer by karmelapple on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @09:19PM (#11443901)
Nor did I suggest to stop striving for the ideal.

But just like any other institutional problem (racism, sexism, etc), it does no good to simply ignore it while it negatively impacts you. Instead, acknowledging your current situation, and working to make it better, is key.

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