Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beautifying photo-filters

Re:Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beau... by thr0waway001 on Thursday April 28, 2022 @05:37PM (#31198517)

I'd argue it can hinder sometimes.

I hate to say it but it probably depends on the gender.

What I will say is anecdotal and probably controversial but it is just my observation:

I've seen all kinds of talented male devs and there's huge variance in their looks. Some good looking and some not.

But when it comes to talented female devs: they all looked a certain type. I'll let you people decide what I mean.

Yes, profiling people sucks but .... sometimes it yields results.

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Re:Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beau... by LAC-Tech on Thursday April 28, 2022 @06:22PM (#31198954)

> But when it comes to talented female devs: they all looked a certain type. I'll let you people decide what I mean.

It's a throw away account, can you just say what you mean? Honestly no type came to mind when I did a quick mental scrollback.

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Re:Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beau... by brimble on Thursday April 28, 2022 @06:27PM (#31199001)

Not the parent, but I assume they mean the nose stud, green or blue hair that looks like it's needed to be redone for a month (but was, in fact, dyed yesterday), and at least one full-sleeve tattoo, look.

[EDIT] For the record, I've seen women with that look who weren't very good, and I've seen plenty who looked different from that who were good. I don't agree with their broader assessment.

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Re:Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beau... by LAC-Tech on Thursday April 28, 2022 @07:00PM (#31199291)

Definitely seen that fashion, but never in a coding context. Must be an SF thing.

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Re:Hacking attractiveness biases in hiring? The role of beau... by racl101 on Friday April 29, 2022 @03:24PM (#31209604)

Ehhh frumpy?

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