I had to get a background check for my job; the report is a 300 page pdf

Re:I had to get a background check for my job; the report is... by allovernow on Saturday February 01, 2020 @01:50PM (#22212374)

This is exactly the kind of hysteria that will tear society apart.

The types of jokes a person shares and enjoys outside of the office by and large are not a reflection of character, even when they are racist, sexist, or some other -ist. In fact that's the very reason that they are funny, because they are counter to norms. There's nothing immature or childish about this if you're not oversocialized.

Believe it or not, it's possible to be a competent programmer and decent human being while occasionally indulging in an off color joke. Humor is a form of release. You've lived a sheltered life if you're unaware of how perfectly normal and nearly ubiquitous so called "locker room talk" is.

Your post is a perfect example of a dangerous overreaction. Suddenly liking the wrong post makes me an "incel" and keeps me from contributing to society. Isn't that a little crazy?

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Re:I had to get a background check for my job; the report is... by vntok on Saturday February 01, 2020 @05:51PM (#22213771)

> The types of jokes a person shares and enjoys outside of the office by and large are not a reflection of character, even when they are racist, sexist, or some other -ist.

If most of your social media posts are you liking racist, sexist or some other ist content, I will avoid you. Who wouldn't?

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Re:I had to get a background check for my job; the report is... by lainga on Sunday February 02, 2020 @01:21AM (#22215482)

I wouldn't, because I don't use social media, and it wouldn't make sense to avoid someone based on something I don't know about.

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