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[epidural man]

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It seems to me, we have talked about nearly everything on this forum.

Yet recently a topic got moved to the “off-topic” forum.

So what off-topic threads are permitted?

I only ask because I would love to hear thoughts on this wonderful little article.

Parenthetically, I just love Jonathan Haight.

https://unsafescience.substack.com/p/mandatory-diversity-equity-and-inclusion,

 

[Gern Blansten]

Interesting quote below:

• "It is the anti-racist policy of my lab to judge people entirely on their merits. Students are admitted to the lab based entirely on their achievements and qualifications, regardless of their racial or other demographic backgrounds. This is transcendentally anti-racist because it makes no important decisions based on race, and focuses like a laser on people's actual or potential contributions. It treats people as individuals, not as category symbols. It is maximally inclusive because it includes anyone qualified to join the lab, regardless of their demographics. It maximizes 'equity' by providing opportunities to succeed for all students with sufficient background to join the lab."

 

[Guillemot]

Sounds like some stupid Ayn Rand bullsh1t.

 

[Beeftenderloin]

Interesting quote below:

• "It is the anti-racist policy of my lab to judge people entirely on their merits. Students are admitted to the lab based entirely on their achievements and qualifications, regardless of their racial or other demographic backgrounds. This is transcendentally anti-racist because it makes no important decisions based on race, and focuses like a laser on people's actual or potential contributions. It treats people as individuals, not as category symbols. It is maximally inclusive because it includes anyone qualified to join the lab, regardless of their demographics. It maximizes 'equity' by providing opportunities to succeed for all students with sufficient background to join the lab."

It’s pure happenstance that the only students with “sufficient background” happen to be the blond hair, blue eyed, white, male progeny of my golf buddies.

 

[pocafx]

Which thread was moved?

 

[Arch Guillotti]

Which thread was moved?

Probably something that completely derailed or had multiple complaints and was off topic to begin with. Similar threads either get shut down or thrown out.

 

[MirrorTodd]

Which thread was moved?

The Roe vs Wade one. As Arch said, it likely devolved into stuff that wasn't applicable anymore. One can only beat a dead horse for so long...

 

[D P356]

Or “living on an attending salary.” That one escalated beyond comprehension.

 

[Ezekiel2517]

From what I’ve observed, the kiss of death for any thread seems to be when Matty shows up