Re:GitHub and Open-Source Is a Boon for the Underprivileged
by amasad on Sunday June 10, 2018 @05:26AM
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I can't tailor my advice to everyone possible ever. I'd wager there are many many underprivileged kids who have a lot of energy and some free time and my advice goes to them.
Re:GitHub and Open-Source Is a Boon for the Underprivileged
by jakobegger on Sunday June 10, 2018 @10:30AM
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Maybe we should stop complaining about privilege and call it opportunity?
If you happen to have rich parents who pay for the best college, that's an awesome opportunity. Nobody should have to feel bad about taking it!
If you are poor, but happen to have a lot of spare time, that's also an opportunity.
Complaining about privilege is not actionable. Focussing on opportunities is a lot more constructive: We can look for ways to give someone an opportunity!
Re:GitHub and Open-Source Is a Boon for the Underprivileged
by onion2k on Sunday June 10, 2018 @12:54PM
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Complaining about privilege is not actionable.
It is actionable though. People can make hiring decisions on a candidates work rather than what they do in the spare time, just as they do in every other industry besides tech.
You do if you have health issues, or mental health issues, or kids (some young people have them), or a long commute, or a second job, or if you're not young...
It's hard to recognize privilege when you have it.