MIT abandons use of DEI statements

Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by kortilla on Monday May 06, 2024 @04:05AM (#40272314)

If it’s just cultural have you thought of “getting the fuck over it” and letting your wife get a dog? You seem like a logical person, unless you specifically have an issue with them that isn’t cultural baggage, just embrace the ability to have dogs.

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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by rayiner on Monday May 06, 2024 @07:52AM (#40273525)

Culture includes some of our most deep-down disgust responses. I have trouble even being at people’s houses if there’s dog hair on the couch or I can smell them. It’s coded to me as a dirty environment.

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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by tptacek on Monday May 06, 2024 @12:59PM (#40276752)

Not being a dog person doesn't make you a xenophobe! Lots of Americans don't like dogs. You are one of them.

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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by rayiner on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @01:09AM (#40282533)

Your first two sentences are true in general. But if you had ever met my mom you'd know my personal dislike of dogs is rooted in xenophobia.

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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by tptacek on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @02:28AM (#40282943)

As the owner of a bulldog that is essentially a furry, shedding alimentary canal with feet, I assure you there are perfectly legitimate reasons to find dogs unclean.

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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by dctoedt on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:21PM (#40277805)

I agree with Thomas (see his response to your comment, "below").

Are you making a category mistake here?

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