ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of speakers” can be delivered

Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by macspoofing on Sunday June 04, 2017 @08:04AM (#14481001)

I don't actually know anyone who concerns themselves with identity politics to the extent they would mothball their tech conference. Who are these people who make these kinds of decisions?

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by zyx321 on Sunday June 04, 2017 @03:12PM (#14482991)

The same kind of people who banished the word "meritocracy" from the posters in their office because it might be offensive towards diversity hires who couldn't compete on merit.

GitHub, that's who.

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by thescribe on Sunday June 04, 2017 @02:55PM (#14482903)

I'm becoming convinced they are saboteurs. See all the projects that descended into chaos over codes of conduct.

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by concede_pluto on Sunday June 04, 2017 @02:21PM (#14482738)

It's GitHub HR and their ongoing war against meritocracy.

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by abtinf on Sunday June 04, 2017 @08:15AM (#14481078)

Conference organizers and conference presenters/attendees are two different sets of people with wildly different objectives and values.

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by ygaf on Sunday June 04, 2017 @08:58AM (#14481320)

You made me think. Electron may have been unsatisfied with the promotional appeal of the lineup; it's like advertising Windows 10 - you show ethnic minorities, women, children using their tablet etc. But who knows whether electron are being business minded or simply upholding standards they claim to have.

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